Frances Langford – Serenade

This collection celebrates Frances Langford, one of America’s most beloved entertainers of the 1930s and 1940s, whose warm, velvety voice made her a favourite on radio, film, and countless USO tours. Serenade brings together a generous selection of her signature performances, highlighting both her romantic balladry and her easy, unforced swing.

Across the set, Langford moves gracefully through standards such as Red Sails in the Sunset, Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Night and Day, each delivered with the poised intimacy that defined her style. More dramatic pieces like Stormy Weather, The Boulevard of Broken Dreams, and Deep Shadows showcase her ability to bring emotional depth without ever overstating the sentiment.

The track list also includes charming period favourites — Carry Me Back to Old Virginny, You Hit the Spot, The Moon Was Yellow — along with lesser‑known gems that reveal the breadth of her repertoire. Together, they form a portrait of a singer whose elegance and sincerity made her a standout voice of her era.

For collectors of pre‑war and wartime popular song, Serenade offers a rich, thoughtfully curated window into Langford’s artistry, preserving the glow of a performer who brought comfort, glamour, and heart to millions.

Track Listing

1. Red Sails In The Sunset
2. The Last Rose Of Summer
3. Serenade
4. Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man
5. The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
6. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
7. Night And Day
8. Then You’ve Never Been Blue
9. The Shortest Day Of The Year
10. Little Grey Home In The West
11. You Have To Cast Your Shadow On The Sea
12. Tears From My Inkwell
13. Paradise
14. Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
15. You Hit The Spot
16. My Cabin Of Dreams
17. Will I Ever Know?
18. Stormy Weather
19. Swingin’ The Jinx Away
20. Deep Shadows
21. The Hills Of Old Wyomin’
22. Blue Evening
23. The Moon Was Yellow
24. Passin Fancy
25. You Belong To My Heart