Category Archives: Country

Old country standards

Dream On Little Dreamer played as COVID MISERIES

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Dream On Little Dreamer played as COVID MISERIES. This was written in 1964 by Fred B. Burch & Jan Crutchfield. Perry Como even did a hit recording of it. But the more I played it, the more it just felt like Covid Miseries. You may like it or not, but it pretty well sums up how many people are feeling these days. I apologize to Burch & Crutchfield, but music touches many people in many ways. This is just how I heard and felt it. I had fun with the guitar and harmonica on Mr. Roland.… Read the rest

Funny How Time Slips Away

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Funny How Times Slips away written by Willie Nelson in 1961. I’ve been playing thru my big book of Country and Western Songs. Played this once, played it twice – knew I should make a video. Such pretty music. Great lyrics which I included. Just 3 peaceful minutes of music for your enjoyment. Background video from Pixabay.… Read the rest

Lyin’ Kisses

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Lyin’ Kisses. For a few of my local friends that like country music. Sounded pretty much like a country song. It was recorded by Dick Caruso in 1959. I just had fun with this one. Could not find a recording of it on You Tube which is unusual. Found a copy of the sheet music from Rosemary Lane version in the UK. I hope you enjoy my little country song about Lyin’ Kisses… Read the rest

The Little White Cloud That Cried

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The Little White Cloud That Cried. So appropriate for the terrible times we are experiencing now. I was listening to some Johnnie Ray songs and heard this one today. I was only 7 years old back in 1951, but I remember this song and Cry. My Mom use to play the radio back then so I listened to all those great songs. I did not realize that I would still be listening almost 70 years later. Great music is timeless!!! I just love these old songs because they have such great lyrics and messages. Written by Johnnie Ray as a … Read the rest

Please Mr. Sun

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Please Mr. Sun. I thought a sun song would be nice after the rain song yesterday. Some of my friends always ask why I don’t sing more. My answer is that I play accordion much better than I sing. LOL I did sing this one. Another pretty song from 1952. “Please, Mr. Sun” is a song written by Ray Getzov and Sid Frank and performed by Johnnie Ray featuring The Four Lads and the Jimmy Carroll Orchestra. It reached #6 on the U.S. pop chart in 1952. It was featured on his 1955 album, I Cry for You.… Read the rest

Rain

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Rain. I found this song when I was playing with Mr. Dino. Seemed like a great acoustic accordion song. I enjoyed playing it and decided to make a video. Not a wild, graphic action video – but just a mood piece with pretty chords. It is so beautifully written because Peter De Rose was the composer and he wrote fantastic songs. It was performed by Ella Fitzgerald in 1934. The nice video background is from Pixabay. Something a little different than Christmas songs.… Read the rest

Gotta Get Me Somebody To Love

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Gotta Get Me Somebody To Love. I was going through my really old books and found this song. Never heard it before, but really liked after playing it a few times. It sounded like a western song that a guitar or accordion player would sing and play around a campfire. So I dug up a campfire and did some singing and playing. Bing Crosby sang this song in 1946. So I am assuming it is about that old. It felt good sitting around the campfire on a chilly night. LOL… Read the rest

At My Front Door – Knock, Knock, Knock

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

At My Front Door. Mr. Dino and I are getting acquainted. We’ve been practicing pretty musette songs, which sound great on him. Then, while turning pages, up pops At My Front Door. I was 11 back in 1955 and don’t remember this song. But, even Pat Boone did a version of it. Meanwhile, we had fun rocking it out. Usually Mr. Roland works best for that, but Mr. Dino needs to get a bit of exercise. It was just for fun. The 50’s and 60’s rock song are fun to play since they only have a few different chords. Favorites … Read the rest

Lay Some Happiness on Me

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Lay Some Happiness On Me. 3 minutes of happiness for your Sunday. Love to play happy music and make fun videos. Hope all the happy critters and music bring a smile to your face. We all need something happy these days!! “Lay Some Happiness on Me” is a song that was first released by Eddy Arnold in 1966, on the album Somebody Like Me. The song became a hit in 1967, when it was released by Dean Martin and by Bobby Wright.… Read the rest

Can’t Help Falling in Love

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Can’t Help Falling In Love. Love at first squeeze with Mr. Dino. Dino Baffetti that is. No, he is not replacing Mr. Roland. But, it is nice to play an acoustic accordion and feel the depth of the base and vibration of the sound. He is my new, slightly used, accordion. Trading Mr. Weiltmeister for him. Wanted an accordion with more quality sound and range. Just another instument than the Roland. Thought this was an appropriate song since I am sure the accordionship will go a long way. I have to get use to playing smoothly again. Great fun and … Read the rest

Wings of a Dove

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Wings of a Dove. Good song for the times we are living in! I saw this on Brandy’s list for 1961 songs. I was 17 and remember it. Nice upbeat tune. After playing for a half an hour, my fingers switched to a swing 4 beat version. It was fun to do. I can hear the wonderful fills and runs the accomplished players would do, but I am lucky to make my 76 year old fingers move at all! I had a lot of fun working this out.This is my 76 year old lady swing! LOL Couldn’t find any neat … Read the rest

Tennessee Waltz

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Tennessee Waltz for my friend Jeanie. She requested it a long time ago but I hadn’t played it since she wanted me to sing it. HUM Surprisingly for such a simple song it has a bit more range in it than I have. I gave it a try and I realize that I am not a singer, but will entertain when I can. So for the sake of entertaining my friend, I did Tennessee Waltz for her. It is a very pretty song and very sad! “Tennessee Waltz” is a popular country music song with lyrics by Redd Stewart and … Read the rest