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Fascinatin' Rhythm: Pollyanna to the Rescue, 10/27/18

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Episode # 1843

In a time where hope seemed unthinkable, Pollyanna brought it to life. Listen to Michael Lasser's 10/27 show to see what songs got the American people through the overwhelming sadness of the Depression. 

10/27    Depression Pollyanna Songs In the 1920s, we wanted pollyanna songs; in the 1930s, we needed them. Unlike the pollyanna songs of the carefree Jazz Age, these are songs about hope and anticipation when they were more precious than ever.