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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

The Andrews Sisters (1941) → The Andrews Sisters (1941)

Early R&B
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Early R&B
1941 — when jump-swing became wartime entertainment standard
Original

The Andrews Sisters’ signature hit. Via WWII V-Discs and film it circled the globe, offloading boogie-woogie physicality into occupied Japanese ports and radio.

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The Andrews Sisters — 1941

Early R&B

The Andrews Sisters’ 1941 original (V-Disc 1945 performance footage).

Import phase of the Yokohama port network — jump-swing / boogie-woogie entering via occupation camps and FEN.

From original to redefined

What to listen for

Import phase of the Yokohama port network — jump-swing / boogie-woogie entering via occupation camps and FEN.

  • Boogie offload

    Jump-swing rhythm arrives at Yokohama at shipping speed

  • Occupation media

    Camps and FEN become the Western music gateway

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