[Snow Bunny]

As you can see above, we here at the Canteen have Veterans, those serving now and those that have come to the Canteen to support our troops and thank our veterans. Please Join us in our USO Dance. Have a wonderful time.

Bing Crosby

The world is at war...Jitterbug, Rosie the Riveter, the Andrews Sisters, Dance Marathons, Ration Coupons, Betty Grable, Frank Swoonatra"...the list goes on and on. These images instantly take you back to a more innocent time, when Big Band music ruled the airwaves...and hearts.

So let us take you back--or introduce you--to these songs filled with bittersweet and melancholy lyrics and swing tunes that set your toes tapping and your spirits soaring.

 

 

We interrupt our regularly scheduled USO Canteen thread for this
Special Event USO Canteen FReeper Style Thread.

 

 

 

USO Canteen Freeper Style Spring Dance April 13, 2002        The Men and Women of our Armed Forces are currently rotating in and out of harm's way on a daily basis. The USO has been providing a touch of home for these brave Men and Women for close to 60 years where ever they were. We here at FreeRepublic.com are trying to do the same in Cyberspace through our Canteen.      One of the ways the USO strove to provide that "touch of home" was by hosting Dances for those in the Armed Forces. A Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine could stop in and dance with a Lady, and in his mind be back home with his arms around his girl. For those precious few minutes there was no war to face, no homesickness, no sadness, no pain of friends lost or killed. Only soft music, sweet perfume, and thoughts of home.      At the Dances the women would have a Dance Card to keep as a momento. A simple list of the songs played, with the names of men she just met scribbled next to the song they danced to. Memories of a lifetime captured on a little card.      Today, The USO Canteen FReeper Style is hosting our own Dance in Cyberspace. So, check your hat and coat by the door, jump right in to any of our 4 Dance Halls, and stop by the Dining Room for a bite to eat. Each room has it's own Dance Card and Theme. Good food, great conversation, and good times are waiting for you.
Main Ballroom Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- I'm Getting Sentimental Over You 2- Misty 3- Satin Doll 4- String Of Pearls 5- More 6- It Don't Mean 7- Sophisticated Lady 8- Midnight Sun 9- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy 10- In the Mood	Tonight in the Main Ballroom we are featuring Big Band music. Miller, Ellington, Dorsey, and more. A New Year's Eve formal dance at the Benedict Club, a USO in Philadelphia
Mosey into the Barn for some high steppin' heel clickin' FUN! Here at The Canteen Country is still king. Reba McEntire gives a special treat to a serviceman in Italy.	The Barn Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- Kiss an Angel Goodmorning 2- Summertime Blues 3- Don't it Make my Brown Eyes Blue 4- I Fall to Pieces 5- Have You ever been Lonely 6- Before the next Teardrop falls 7- Boot Scootin' Boogie 8- Devil Went Down To Georgia 9- Always On My Mind 10- I Love A Rainy Night
Sock Hop Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- At the Hop 2- That Will Be The Day 3- Johnny be Good 4- Blue Berry Hill 5- Under the Boardwalk 6- Unchained Melody 7- Age of Aquarius 8- Roll Over Beethoven 9- Lost Loving Feeling 10- Breaking Up Is Hard To Do	Bobby Socks, Pony tails, and Brillcream are the order of the day for this room. U.S.O. Club full for the Halloween Dance Anchorage, Alaska 1943
Over the last 60 years the USO has kept pace with the times and provided first run entertainment for our Forces. They continue to send groups to entertain our troops near the front lines today. Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders Hill 1326 near Tuzla, Bosnia July 2000	Disco Lounge Tonight's Dance Numbers: 1- I Will Survive 2- Uptown Girl 3- DiscoInferno 4- Dancing Queen 5- YMCA 6- Brown Eyed Girl 7- Macho Man 8- Staying Alive 9- The Hustle 10- In the Navy
A message for all members of The Armed Forces, both present and past: When you first look at this thread, it may seen like we are celebrating. Well, we are. We are celebrating YOU. We are celebrating how proud we are of you and how you stand for our values all over the world. We are celebrating the gratitude we feel every day that you protect our Freedom. Freedom that was bought and paid for in the blood of those who went before you. We celebrate your bravery in battle. We celebrate your compassion towards innocents. We celebrate your dedication to a job that demands your being far from family and friends. Come on in! You are our Guest of Honor. We are celebrating . . . YOU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Note:
I would like to thank Billie and Snow Bunny, the Canteen Tag-Team Hostesses, for allowing me to invade their turf and write the thread today. The dedication and effort they put into the Canteen threads every day is incredible. I know what I went through to come up with just one thread.

Ladies, what can I say, other than . . .

May I have this dance?

Mr_Magoo

 

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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Also some more selections here.

USO Canteen 50's-60's Music! Click on link to play song.

True Love Ways
Love Potion #9
Rock Around The Clock
Sixteen Tons
Blueberry Hill
Where the Boys Are
Mr. Lonely
Earth Angel
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Cathy's Clown
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Blue Moon
Blue Velvet
The Great Pretender
Cherish
Mr. Sandman
Rockin' Robin
The Lion Sleeps Tonight

[GatorGirl]

Thanks to you and everyone who is participating in this extra-special thread!!

My sweet, beautiful grandmother told me stories about attending USO dances and dancing with the servicemen while waiting for her own serviceman to finish his work half a world away and come home to her.
My grandparents lived the archetypal WWII love story--he was with the Army Air Corps serving as a bombadier and she worked for Pan Am in Miami. They met as he was leaving to serve overseas. They kept in touch, saw each other as much as possible, and were married on leave.
She is still as lively as can be, she weighs the same as on her wedding day (after six children) and still cannot be caught without high heeels on (she's only 5'2"). My 6'5" grandfather looked so young and so handsome in his uniform and was the foundation of our family until the day cancer took him from us eleven years ago. He never got to meet any of his 10-and-counting great-grandchildren, but mine was the last wedding he attended.
Thank you so much for bringing this wonderful tradition back to us today. You are such a great group!! A big THANK YOU and my deepest respect to all who have served, are currently serving, or will serve!! (((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) GG

[Swede Girl]

I look into the Canteen each and every day but I do not always post. I just want to take this time to thank you gals and all who help to make this the truly magnificent thread that it is.

I am continually astounded at the imaginations that bring us these wonderful moments. These threads are truly works of art. Thank you all for your time, your dedication, and your patriotism!