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celebrating the music of

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. Most of the recordings were made in December 1938 by Decca Records, who were probably aware that a film called The Great Victor Herbert was being made by Paramount Pictures. An album titled Victor Herbert Melodies, Vol. 1 had been issued earlier in 1939.

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and His Concert Orchestra provided the musical accompaniment to all of the tracks.

Track listing

These newly issued songs were featured in a 5-disc 78 rpm album set, Decca Album No. A-72. Disc 1: (2680) Disc 2: (2681) Disc 3: (2682) Disc 4: (2683) Disc 5: (2684)

References

{{Bing Crosby 1939 compilation albums Decca Records compilation albums Bing Crosby compilation albums Frances Langford compilation albums Rudy Vallée compilation albums