![]() ![]() Broadway creators moved to Hollywood and adapted their stage shows for a wider audience on the silver screen. Musical films influenced pop culture and many film stars were also popular singers of the time. Jazz music evolved into different styles with Swing and Big Band becoming prominent throughout the 1930s and the 1940s. Billboard magazine also began publishing their "Hit Parade" on Januas a list of the most popular songs of the time. The radio program "Your Hit Parade" debuted in 1935 which showcased the most popular songs of the week. Popular music was equally impacted by these forces and as home radios became more common, the music industry began to keep track of and measure the popularity of sheet music and records through sales. The 1930s were shaped by the contrasting moods of the Great Depression and the glamorous beginnings of Old Hollywood. Music Styles, Bands and Artists During the 1930's ![]()
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