Those Were the Days. A Facebook friend shared a wonderful recording of his version of the song. I enjoyed it so much I decided to look up the music. I started playing it and had so much fun that I made a video. It is a little newer song from 1968 written by Gene Raskin. Thank You to the great artists at Pixeby for the free graphics. I felt like I was in a time warp working with them. I found some wonderful sounds on the Roland for the song. I hope you enjoy it. I had fun playing it.… Read the rest
Pennies From Heaven for a happy thought. Another really oldie that is so much fun to play. “Pennies from Heaven” is a 1936 American popular song with music by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra in the 1936 film of the same name. The idiom pennies from heaven is an expression that people use to describe unanticipated gifts of money, or other surprises bringing good luck. Thank You to KissClipart for the free graphics.… Read the rest
Green Door. Brandy Cox Hughes DePhillip posted a list of songs from 1956. I immediately thought of THE HIT PARADE. My favorite was Green Door. So I looked up the music today in my fake books and found it. “The Green Door” (or “Green Door”) is a 1956 popular song with music composed by Bob “Hutch” Davie and lyrics written by Marvin Moore. I usually practice my pieces quite a bit, but had such fun playing it – I thought I would wing it and just have fun. I am sure I had more fun making it than anyone will have watching it. I do hope that it might bring a smile to your face. … Read the rest
It’s Been a Long, Long Time cover by Pat Walter. Another oldie that we often played for dancing back in the day. Video layout is a little different than most. I was practicing to my USB and it sounded pretty good, but no video. So I did something a little different. I hope you enjoy it. A little music from the past. I have been playing with my headphones to hear how it really sounds.Wow, what a difference. Besides I was having a bad hair day to make a video.… Read the rest
After You’re Gone. Another favorite we played for dancing back in the day – a long time ago in a different life. A great business mans bounce. It was a popular song in1918 and composed by Turner Layton with lyrics by Henry Creamer.… Read the rest
This is another old song composed in 1909 by Gus Edwards. It was featured in a Doris Day move by the same name in 1953. This is always a great sing along for us older folks. I always like pulling out the really old stuff, that way I know I am not doing the same popular songs as others. It is also nice to have a videos of the old songs, a little like sharing history of music.… Read the rest
Stranger On The Shore. Stranger on the Shore is such a beautiful song. Sad lyrics, but very pretty music. Acker Bilk is the composer, Robert Mellin wrote the lyrics and the song was released in 1961. Thank You to Pixabay artists for the free graphics. I appreciate that website and all the artists.… Read the rest
I always like this silly old song. Tiny Tim made it popular in the 1960’s when he played his ukulele and sang in a Falsetto voice. I couldn’t find my Falsetto voice or my ukulele, so I played my accordion. Just for fun. Hope it made you smile.… Read the rest
Home is a beautiful song written in 1931 by Peter Van Steeden and Geoffrey Clarkson. I have played it for years. Just a nice slow, touching song, at least for me. Someone had posted on the many accordion groups I belong to that he wondered why everyone had to play fast, difficult music. Why doesn’t anyone play slow pretty music. Well, here is my contribution. Thanks to Pixabay for the free photos and graphics in the video.… Read the rest
Waltzing Matilda. When I was showering on my Birthday, Monday morning I ended up humming Waltzing Matilda. Where did that come from? Funny how songs pass thru our minds. It is a simple song and as I played it, I thought what could I do with it. It is normally, almost like a march, so I ended up sorta making it a Honky Tonk Piano version. Probably will upset the Aussies, but it is my American version. The song is very interesting if you read about it on the internet. I thought it was about a man waiting to dance with his sweetheart! LOL, not so. As condensed version is: The title of the song Waltzing Matilda is derived from the phrase ‘waltzing the matilda’ which means to travel from place to place in search of work with all your belongings, wrapped in a blanket, slung across your back. When Banjo Paterson wrote the song, he dropped the word “the” from the title, giving us Waltzing Matilda. I played it well when I practiced, but while making the video, my fingers were playing their own song. LOL After several tries, I gave up – it wasn’t going to be fun any more trying to be perfect. I can say that now I am 76!… Read the rest
Also called Little Brown Church in the Vale. This was my favorite song at church back in the 1050’s. A very long time ago, but still a pretty song. Thanks You to the Talented Artists at Pixabay for the free graphics.… Read the rest
A beautiful song for the 4th of July. I included the verse since it is so pretty. I can hear Kate Smith singing it.She introduced it in 1938 and it was composed by Irving Berlin. I hope you enjoy. Thanks to the talented artists at Pixabay for the wonderful, free graphics.… Read the rest
