Many V-Discs contained spoken-word introductions by bandleaders and artists, wishing good luck and prayers for the soldiers overseas, and their hopes for a swift and safe return.

V-Discs were non-commercial releases recorded for the U. S. armed forces.

They recorded a series of Victory Discs ( V-Discs ) for distribution to Allied fighting forces only, again volunteering their time for studio sessions for the Music Branch, Special Service Division of the Army Service Forces, and they were dubbed the " Sweethearts of the Armed Forces Radio Service " for their many appearances on shows like " Command Performance ", " Mail Call ", and " G. I.

The V-Discs were an instant hit overseas.

V-Discs were pressed by major civilian record companies like RCA Victor and Columbia Records.

Leftover V-Discs at bases and on ships were discarded.

Today, V-Discs are very collectible, with some titles by Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra or Billie Holiday garnering $ 50 –$ 75 apiece ( and it's no longer illegal to buy and sell remaining V-Discs ).

An employee at a Los Angeles record company even did some jail time — his crime was the illegal possession of over 2500 V-Discs.

It was the first band I ever joined where the musicians carried records on the road ... Duke Ellington records ... Woody Herman discs Charlie Barnet V-Discs ... That's the first time I sort of got into jazz.

Glenn Miller, for instance, introduced V-Disc 65A, issued in December, 1943, with the following message: " This is Captain Glenn Miller speaking for the Army Air Force's Training Command Orchestra and we hope that you soldiers of the Allied forces enjoy these V-Discs that we're making just for you.

On some occasions, the FBI and the Provost Marshal's Office confiscated and destroyed V-Discs that servicemen had smuggled home.

Nevertheless, the Library of Congress has a complete set of V-Discs, and the National Archives did save some of the metal stampers.

V-Discs are readily available although discs from later series are scarcer than those from earlier series.

* Sears, Richard S. V-Discs: A History and Discography.

* Sears, Richard S. V-Discs: The First Supplement.

After twelve months with Ben Bernie, he enlisted in the United States Army and played in a variety of Army big bands, finally winding up with Wayne King ’ s Orchestra at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, where he played for two years, making V-Discs, working bond rallies and generally supporting the nation ’ s spirits.

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You're Dead ", which also featured actress Marta Kristen, who played his sister Judy on " Lost in Space ", in a small role.

After the funeral service, a tribute concert was held at the Martin Luther King Center, also in Gainesville, and featured performances by his son and daughter, Anthony McDaniel and Evelyn Kelly, long-time background vocalist Gloria Jolivet, co-producer Scott " Skyntyte " Free, Diddley's touring band, The Debby Hastings Band, and guest artist Eric Burdon.

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