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Lena Horne Collection

Singing sensation of stage and screen, Lena Horne performed for audiences in the Cotton Club, for major MGM movies, in the USO, Broadway, and multiple radio and television appearances.

Lena Horne

17 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 9 hours, 5 min)
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"Lena Horne on Cats N Jammers"



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Lena Horne
(1917 – 2010)


Lena Horne

Lena HorneLena Horne joined show business in 1933 as a member of the chorus line of the Cotton Club in New York City. She remained a well know live nightclub performer and moves to the silver screen with a MGM contract debuting in the film Panama Hattie. Lena Horne's next film was Stormy Weather and her sensual performance of the title song made her a beloved star.

During WWII, she tours with the USO to entertain troops abroad and was a frequent guest on Command Performance, GI Journal, Mail Call, and Jubilee, which were radio shows created for soldiers abroad. While touring for the USO, she refused to perform for segregated audiences. Lena HorneActive in the American Civil Rights Movement, she was a close friend of Paul Robeson.

In 1950, she returned to her roots as a nightclub performer and returned to New York City. She continued to make guest appearances on variety shows, performing duets with the biggest names in show business. She also had numerous performances on Broadway.

This collection included known guest appearances of Lena Horne, including a surprising performance on Suspense.

Also see Jubilee, Mail Call, and Guest Star.

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    17 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 9 hours, 5 min
    17 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 9 hours, 5 min
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    1. 17 shows - total playtime 9 hours 5 minutes
    2. Bergen Mccarthy 431212 Bert Lahr Lena Horne.mp3
    3. Bill Stern 450406 283 W Lena Horne.mp3
    4. Cats N Jammers 410511 Lena Horne Erskine Butterfield.mp3
    5. Cpusa 440513 119 Connie Haines B Crosby F Sinatra.mp3
    6. Cpusa 440617 125 Jack Benny Bing Crosby.mp3
    7. Cpusa 441014 142 Ken Carpenter B Hope L Horne.mp3
    8. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P1.mp3
    9. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P2.mp3
    10. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P3.mp3
    11. Guest Star 490313 103 Lena Horn.mp3
    12. Jubilee 440501 077 Fletcher Henderson Lena Horne.mp3
    13. Jubilee 440724 089 Jimmie Lunceford Lena Horne.mp3
    14. Jubilee 450212 120 Billy Eckstine Sarah Vaughan.mp3
    15. Jubilee 470301 210 Lionel Hampton Lena Horne.mp3
    16. Mail Call 450110 126 Ann Rutherford.mp3
    17. Suspense 441109 117 You Were Wonderful.mp3
    18. Whats News 440101 Host Cecil B Demille.mp3
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    17 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 9 hours, 5 min
    17 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 9 hours, 5 min
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    1. 17 shows - total playtime 9 hours 5 minutes
    2. Bergen Mccarthy 431212 Bert Lahr Lena Horne.mp3
    3. Bill Stern 450406 283 W Lena Horne.mp3
    4. Cats N Jammers 410511 Lena Horne Erskine Butterfield.mp3
    5. Cpusa 440513 119 Connie Haines B Crosby F Sinatra.mp3
    6. Cpusa 440617 125 Jack Benny Bing Crosby.mp3
    7. Cpusa 441014 142 Ken Carpenter B Hope L Horne.mp3
    8. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P1.mp3
    9. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P2.mp3
    10. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P3.mp3
    11. Guest Star 490313 103 Lena Horn.mp3
    12. Jubilee 440501 077 Fletcher Henderson Lena Horne.mp3
    13. Jubilee 440724 089 Jimmie Lunceford Lena Horne.mp3
    14. Jubilee 450212 120 Billy Eckstine Sarah Vaughan.mp3
    15. Jubilee 470301 210 Lionel Hampton Lena Horne.mp3
    16. Mail Call 450110 126 Ann Rutherford.mp3
    17. Suspense 441109 117 You Were Wonderful.mp3
    18. Whats News 440101 Host Cecil B Demille.mp3
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    17 recordings on 10 Audio CDs. Total playtime 9 hours, 5 min
    17 recordings on 10 Audio CDs
    total playtime 9 hours, 5 min

    Lena Horne Disc A001

    1. Cats N Jammers 410511 Lena Horne Erskine Butterfield
    2. Bergen Mccarthy 431212 Bert Lahr Lena Horne

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    Lena Horne Disc A002

    1. Whats News 440101 Host Cecil B Demille

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    Lena Horne Disc A003

    1. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P1

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    Lena Horne Disc A004

    1. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P2

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    Lena Horne Disc A005

    1. Esquire Jazz Concert 440118 All American Jazz Band P3

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    Lena Horne Disc A006

    1. Jubilee 440501 077 Fletcher Henderson Lena Horne
    2. Cpusa 440513 119 Connie Haines B Crosby F Sinatra

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    Lena Horne Disc A007

    1. Cpusa 440617 125 Jack Benny Bing Crosby
    2. Jubilee 440724 089 Jimmie Lunceford Lena Horne

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    Lena Horne Disc A008

    1. Cpusa 441014 142 Ken Carpenter B Hope L Horne
    2. Suspense 441109 117 You Were Wonderful

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    Lena Horne Disc A009

    1. Mail Call 450110 126 Ann Rutherford
    2. Jubilee 450212 120 Billy Eckstine Sarah Vaughan

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    Lena Horne Disc A010

    1. Bill Stern 450406 283 W Lena Horne
    2. Jubilee 470301 210 Lionel Hampton Lena Horne
    3. Guest Star 490313 103 Lena Horn

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