Dolly Dawn And Her Dawn Patrol Orchestra - Moonlight Cocktail Sing Me A Song Of The Islands

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Review by Agnes Lin

Moonlight Cocktail / Sing Me A Song Of The Islands – Dolly Dawn & Her Dawn Patrol Orchestra (1942) Alright, let me just say this upfront: listening to Moonlight Cocktail / Sing Me A Song Of The Islands by Dolly Dawn and her crew feels like stepping into a time machine. Not one of those sleek sci-fi ones either—more like some creaky, charming contraption from the ‘40s that smells faintly of vinyl and nostalgia. Released back in 1942 under Elite Records, it’s got that old-school vibe where pop meets jazz, but not in a way that tries too hard. It’s smooth, unpretentious, and honestly? Kinda magical. Now, I gotta talk about "Sing Me A Song Of The Islands" first because wow, does it transport you. Imagine sitting on a porch somewhere tropical—or at least dreaming about it while stuck in your tiny apartment. The tune has this easygoing rhythm that makes you wanna sway even if you’re terrible at dancing (like me). There’s something about how Dolly’s voice wraps around the melody—it’s sweet without being saccharine, warm without trying too hard. You can almost picture her standing there with the band behind her, everyone lost in the moment. It sticks with you, ya know? Like when you hum it hours later while making coffee and wonder why you’re suddenly craving pineapple juice. Then there’s “Moonlight Cocktail,” which is basically liquid romance poured into song form. This track hits different—it’s slower, moodier, and kinda feels like late-night thoughts put to music. The saxophone solo? Chef’s kiss. It’s so smooth it could probably melt butter. But what really gets me is how intimate it feels. It’s like Dolly’s whispering directly to you through the speakers, sharing secrets only you two understand. Honestly, after hearing this, I half expected my cat to start slow-dancing across the room. That’s the power of this song—it turns ordinary moments into something cinematic. What strikes me most about these tracks—and the album as a whole—is how they don’t need flashy production or over-the-top effects to grab you. They just are. Simple yet unforgettable, like an inside joke between friends. And yeah, maybe part of the charm comes from knowing it was made during wartime, when people needed music to lift their spirits. Listening now, decades later, it still works its magic. Here’s the thing though—while writing this review, I kept thinking about how life doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes all you need is a good melody and someone who knows how to tell a story with it. Or maybe I’m just saying that because I’m hungry and moonlight cocktails sound delicious right now. Either way, hats off to Dolly Dawn for creating something timeless. Cheers to that!

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Sing Me A Song Of The Islands
Moonlight Cocktail

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Catalog Numbers

5017

Labels

Elite

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

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Notes

Side B From the 20th Century - Fox film "Song of the Islands"

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): W133
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout (Stamped)): W133 W3
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): W136
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout (Stamped)): W136 D3

About Dolly Dawn And Her Dawn Patrol Orchestra

Name Vars

  • Dolly Dawn & Her Dawn Patrol
  • Dolly Dawn And Her Dawn Patrol Boys
  • Dolly Dawn And Her Dawn Patrol Orchestra

Members

  • Dolly Dawn

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1942, during World War II, Dolly Dawn and her band released an album that mixed pop and jazz vibes. It was called *Moonlight Cocktail / Sing Me A Song Of The Islands*. The album came out in the U.S. on Elite Records. Fun fact—music back then often helped lift spirits during tough times. People loved dancing to tracks like "Moonlight Cocktail." It’s wild to think about how music brought joy even in the middle of chaos.