These songs were written, published, recorded or released between 1900 and 1938 (i.e. before the Second World War commenced). They include songs associated with the First World War, and some of the most popular Music Hall numbers! Check out the list of songs from before the turn of the century for more of these.
| Blue Moon |
| Bye Bye Blackbird |
| Cheek to Cheek (from Top Hat) |
| Dream a Little Dream of Me |
| I got rhythm (from Girl Crazy) |
| I wanna be loved by you |
| I’m forever blowing bubbles |
| It’s a long way to Tipperary |
| Jolly Good Company |
| K-K-K-Katy |
| Lady is a Tramp, The (from Babes In Arms) |
| Little Liza Jane |
| Oh, You Beautiful Doll |
| Ol’ Man River (from Showboat) |
| On Mother Kelly’s Doorstep |
| Pack up your troubles |
| Paddy McGinty’s Goat |
| Show me the way to go home |
| Side by side |
| Spread a little happiness (from Mr Cinders) |
| Summertime (from Porgy and Bess) |
| When Irish Eyes are Smiling |
| When the red, red robin (comes bob, bob, bobbin’ along) |