American Album Of Familiar Music

American Album Of Familiar Music

Step into the golden age of radio with this delightful collection of The American Album of Familiar Music, a beloved musical program that graced the airwaves from 1931 to 1951. Produced by the legendary team of Frank and Anne Hummert—best known as the architects of the soap opera—this Sunday evening staple on NBC and later ABC offered listeners a soothing escape into classic melodies. Featuring the rich, beloved tenor of Frank Munn, the series was a standout among the Hummerts’ many musical productions, celebrated for its enduring charm and remarkable longevity.

Collection Highlights

• A Tribute to Frank Munn: Hear the iconic tenor whose warm voice defined the program for years. Munn was the cornerstone of the Album, and his rare appearances off the air only added to his mystique—some say he preferred listeners to imagine a dashing romantic figure rather than see his actual 250-pound frame.
• Unearthing Hummert’s Musical Mastery: Though best known for serials like Ma Perkins and Stella Dallas, the Hummerts applied their meticulous formula to nearly 37 musical programs. This collection showcases their insistence on quality: rehearsals for the Sunday show often stretched from afternoon until minutes before broadcast, a luxury rarely afforded to their other productions.
• Rare Episodes from the Era: This set includes 14 recordings spanning 1941 to 1949, with treasures like “Do You Believe In Dreams” (track 026), “There Will Never Be Another You” (1944), and “Strange Music” featuring Frank Lund (1945). Hear the intimate moments when announcers stepped aside to let the music shine, offering listeners more of the familiar tunes they adored.
• A Window into Radio’s Golden Age: Part of the extensive Hummert Radio Factory Collection, these broadcasts capture the warmth and nostalgia of a time when families gathered by the radio. The Hummerts believed every song must be good—a philosophy that made The American Album of Familiar Music a cherished part of American life for two decades.

Track Listing

Show all 28 tracks (6 hours, 36 min)

• Aaofm 026 Do You Believe In Dreams
• Aaofm 169 If I Love Again
• Aaofm 170 Way You Look Tonight
• Aaofm 411207 [2130 Hrs] N B C
• Aaofm 430620
• Aaofm 441203 004 There Will Never Be Another You
• Aaofm 450602 Strange Music By Frank Lund
• Aaofm 451014
• Aaofm 451028 Songs That are Deeply Rooted in Our Hearts
• Aaofm 460929 098 The World Is In My Arms
• Aaofm 461020 Tell Me That You Love Me Tonight
• Aaofm 470817 145
• Aaofm 470824 146
• Aaofm 490724 246
• Aaofm 026 Do You Believe In Dreams
• Aaofm 169 If I Love Again
• Aaofm 170 Way You Look Tonight
• Aaofm 411207 [2130 Hrs] N B C
• Aaofm 430620
• Aaofm 441203 004 There Will Never Be Another You
• Aaofm 450602 Strange Music By Frank Lund
• Aaofm 451014
• Aaofm 451028 Songs That are Deeply Rooted in Our Hearts
• Aaofm 460929 098 The World Is In My Arms
• Aaofm 461020 Tell Me That You Love Me Tonight
• Aaofm 470817 145
• Aaofm 470824 146
• Aaofm 490724 246