Doris Day sings "Is It Love or Is It Conscription?" with Les Brown and His Orchestra

1942 Soundies musical short starring The King's Men

Alan Ladd was discovered by Sue Carol for his incredible voice in radio. And then she married him. In I Look At You, he is sweet and graceful. And at...

The Charioteers perform "Swing for Sale"

"When Hitler Kicks the Bucket" is sung by Toni Lane. The lyrics recount all the delightful things that will happen on the day of Hitler's funeral.

In this Soundie, the Mills Brothers sing the title song to a cut-out image of Dorothy Dandridge, which then comes to life and dances for them.

The Pretty Priorities perform "Take It Off".

Anna Case sings a song while the Cansino family dances in the background.

Lew Hearn and Phyllis Kenny perform "Deep in the Heart of Texas"

Count Basie does a little rhyming rapping before going into this Benny Goodman instrumental composition. While he's playing, plenty of couples are...

Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra perform "Au Reet"

Johnny Taylor sings "Good Nite All" at a house party.

1945 Soundies musical short starring Merle Travis

Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers

1943 Soundies musical short starring Larry Clinton

Whitey's Lindy Hoppers at their best along with Duke Ellington and his Orchestra performing for this "Hot Chocolate" musical short.