• Song Hits September 1948 | Volume 12, No. 4 Peter Lawford
  • SONG HITS MAGAZINE Andy Russell Cover November 1947 Back cover
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Song Hits Magazine Mid-Century Music Lyrics - Post-War Pop Culture Covers

Song Hits Magazine Mid-Century Music Lyrics - Post-War Pop Culture Covers

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Song Hits"
Publisher:
Charlton Publications, Inc.
Subject:
Popular Music Lyrics & Hollywood
Era:
Post-War Popular (1946 - 1960)
Circa:
1947 - 1948
Origin:
New York, New York USA
Dimensions:
8 ½” x 11"
Condition:
Very Good (VG)
Cover:
Softcover
OCLC:
42340368
Book genre:
Magazines | Periodicals
Notes:
Filled with Mid-century Advertising (Warner Bros.; Petty Girl; Charles Atlas)

 Post-War Pop Culture in Print, Song Hits Magazine

Collector’s Note

Song Hits magazines capture the excitement of America’s post-war music scene — when families gathered around the radio and teenagers memorized lyrics to the latest crooners and Hollywood stars.

Collectors value these issues for their bold graphic covers, complete song lyrics, and vibrant mid-century advertising. Whether displayed in a bar area, music room, or home cinema space, they offer both nostalgic charm and authentic 1940s pop culture appeal.

Before streaming, before vinyl LP dominance, there was Song Hits — a monthly lyric magazine that brought America the words to its favorite radio hits, alongside record reviews, artist features, and vibrant mid-century advertising. In the 1940s, publications like this helped shape teenage music culture before the rise of 45 RPM singles and long-playing records.

Offered here are two original mid-century issues of Song Hits Magazine. Both issues are filled with mid-century advertisements, record reviews, and complete printed lyrics to the era’s popular songs. Sold each.

🎶 November 1947 | Volume 11, No. 6

  • Cover features Andy Russell, one of the first major bilingual Latino recording artists of the 1940s
  • Back cover features film advertisement for Warner Bros. promotion for Deep Valley starring Ida Lupino
  • Interior article: “He Wanted to Sing Like Bing” (referencing Bing Crosby)
  • Condition: Good vintage condition; expected wear for age
  • 28 pages

🎶 September 1948 | Volume 12, No. 4

  • Cover showcases Peter Lawford during his early singing and film career
  • Inside front cover features Warner Bros. advertisement for Romance on the High Seas starring Doris Day
  • Interior features a striking Petty Girl highball glass advertisement by pin-up illustrator George Petty.
  • Additional period advertising includes Charles Atlas fitness promotions and music industry trade content.
  • Condition: Good; cover shows splitting but remains attached; small interior tear near staple (not visible externally)
  • 20 pages
Framing Appeal

With bold 1940s typography and classic crooner portraiture, Song Hits covers make striking display pieces in a bar area, home cinema room, music lounge, or mid-century inspired family space. The September 1948 issue — with its Petty Girl highball glass advertisement — pairs especially well with vintage barware and cocktail décor.

Display framed as a full cover or opened to a favorite advertisement for layered, authentic post-war atmosphere.

Just a quick heads‑up: the photos reveal details far better than text alone, so they’re worth a close review.

We share as much accurate information as possible about each item—from provenance to condition—but the images often show the nuances best. If you ever need more details, we’re always happy to help.

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