These songs were chosen and ranked according to their initial and lasting popularity and also on their impact and influence on the course of musical history. At that time most songs were recorded by many different artists, so we have listed more than one version of each song on the majority of the entries. The most significant version of the song is the one by the first artist that is listed. 

1.  In The Mood - Glenn Miller
2. God Bless America - Kate Smith
3. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland / Glenn Miller
4. Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) - Benny Goodman
5. Silent Night, Holy Night - Bing Crosby
6. Minnie The Moocher - Cab Calloway
7. Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday
8. Crossroads Blues - Robert Johnson
9. Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller
10. If I Didn't Care - Ink Spots...