By 1933, it became clearly obvious that the ‘sophisticated’ (i.e. NYC) culture of America was plainly onto something musically that defied age.

For the next few years, it was obvious to anyone with ears that American (via NYC) songwriters completely redefined the definition of what constituted a ‘pop’ song. Cole Porter in particular defined his age and his era. The universal appeal of most of these tracks is simply undeniable. At this specific period of time, sophistication and class defined the status of popular music. It only grew from here.

Featured songs include:

Jeepers Creepers – Louis Armstrong

Let’s Fall in Love – Frank Sinatra

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – The Platters

Stormy Weather – Etta James

Temptation – Charlie Parker

You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me – Frank Sinatra

Yesterdays – Billie Holiday

All I Do Is Dream of You – Dean Martin

All Through the Night – Mary Martin

Anything Goes – Frank Sinatra

Autumn in New York – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong

Blue Moon – Elvis Presley