This is an accordion song I often played and it always reminded me of a music box tune. I found a cute music box sound on the Yamaha and wound her up. You will see I had to rewind at the 3 minute mark and by the end, it completely ran down. LOL… Read the rest
This is an old traditional Scottish song. It is fun to play on the accordion, but I found an accordion, ocrena, old flute, baritone and neat bells on the piano. Just having fun learning all about the possibilities. Not perfect, but I had fun using all the neat voices on the piano… Read the rest
Ronnie wrote this to Thank Tom for his help and shared it awhile back. I really like it and play it on and off. … Read the rest
Irish Washerwoman. Always a favorite. I thought I would do a few variations for the fun of it. Normally I play it straight, but I was enjoying playing a bit out of the box this morning. I hope you clap along and feel a bit Irish for a wee bit. My little green Leprechaun accordion player is a graphic I made over 22 years ago. Funny thing is Leprechauns never age – unfortunately, I don’t look like I did 22 years ago.… Read the rest
Buddy’s 4 month birthday today. He is now almost 42# Growing fast. Much fun and still a lot of work for this 77 year old lady. He is minding pretty good and does like to nap – just like me.… Read the rest
A little happy Sunday Irish Music. Just feeling my green. LOL “The Galway Piper,” also known as “Piping Tim,” is a well-known traditional Irish folk song, commonly categorized as a drinking song. As is the case with so many wonderful old tunes, the person or people who wrote “The Galway Piper” are forgotten to history, though it’s known to have been published as early as 1740.… Read the rest
Such a great accordion piece. I downloaded a bunch of Scottish and Irish tunes. This was among them. I have had great fun playing it. Hoped to sound a little like a bagpipe in a few spots.… Read the rest
Everyone liked Bluebells of Scotland, so I thought I would do another as a Scottish Medley.
Annie Laurie, O!Whistle and I’ll Come to Ye, My Lad and Will Ye No Come Back Again?… Read the rest
The Blue Bells of Scotland. Sometimes I just play through my old accordion books from my lesson days in the 50’s. I played the notes then, but now I hear the music. This is such a simple, pretty song.… Read the rest
You can’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without singing When Irish Eyes are Smiling. I hope you sing along and feel a bit Irish, at least for the day.… Read the rest
This is another beautiful song about Mother Machree. It talks about how much she is loved and cherished. I was looking for graphics and could not find a good Mother Machree, so I used my 96 year old Mom’s photo since I feel the same about her. Especially when I think about her since she passed away 3 years ago. The Irish seemed to write many songs about their homeland and their “Mothers”. This is just a beautiful song to me. I hope you enjoy it.… Read the rest
Another fun song the audience always liked. It was written by Sam M. Lewis, Joe Young & Bert Grant in 1922. Cute story line. I hope it will make you smile are at least decided to get another beer! LOL… Read the rest