Marianne is a request by my friend Shirley Ann. I make the videos for my friends to enjoy. They are not perfect, but hopefully they are fun and will get you singing and clapping your hands. “Mary Ann,” composed by calypsonian Roaring Lion (born name: Rafael de Leon) was popular with steelbands and revelers during a spontaneous Carnival celebration on V-J Day in Trinidad in 1945, at the end of World War II. The song’s lyrics alluded to Mary Ann’s occupation:… Read the rest
Clementine is a request from one of my neighbors. A little different than what I usually do, had problems with the video and audio – so it got pasted together. LOL I hope you enjoy and sing along anyways. “Oh My Darling, Clementine” is an American western folk ballad in trochaic meter usually credited to Percy Montrose (1884), although it is sometimes credited to Barker Bradford. The song is believed to have been based on another song called “Down by the River Liv’d a Maiden” by H. S. Thompson (1863). It is commonly performed in the key of F Major. Members of the Western Writers of America chose it as one of the Top 100 Western songs of all time.… Read the rest
Arkansas Traveler was a favorite when I was a kid. My lesson on December 11, 1952 was Arkansas Traveler. I have been looking at my old accordion music to play on my new little Weltmeister acoustic accordion. I found several I play over and over when is was young. Where we ever young? LOL I thought I would have more fun with it with the Roland FR 4X and all of its neat sounds. I had fun – I hope it might bring a smile to your face. “The Arkansas Traveler” was the state song of Arkansas from 1949 to 1963; it has been the state historical song since 1987. The music was composed in the 19th century by Colonel Sanford C.… Read the rest
“Why Don’t We Do This More Often?” is a popular song written by Allie Wrubel and lyrics by Charles Newman, published in 1941. I am getting use to my new little, Weltmeister Achat 80 Accordion. I just got it and my friends wanted to hear how it sounds. It’s a little guy, but at my age I can’t lift anything much heavier. It sounds pretty nice for a small accordion, but adjusting after using my Roland FR 4X. I love my Roland, but just wanted an acoustic accoordion, too.… Read the rest
Yellow Submarine cover by Pat Walter. McCartney commented in 1966: “It’s a happy place, that’s all … We were trying to write a children’s song. That was the basic idea.” I had a ball with this. My fingers were having more fun than me looking for more keys to play during the song. Just a happy, fun song to sing, listen to or dance to. I hope you enjoy. I know you will not have as much fun listening than I did playing. Love my Roland FR 4X… Read the rest
A beautiful old waltz. Nat D. Ayer and Clifford Grey composed the song and lyrics. It was introduced in 1916. There are so many beautiful old songs. Thanks to the artists at Pixabay for the great graphics.… 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
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
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
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
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
Another old fun song called Old Piano Roll Blues composed by Cy Coben in 1950. Seems like it is from the ’20s. I played it often in the old days and just have fun with it. I listened to Al Jolson and the Andrew’s Sister sing it – really fun. I didn’t have the Andrew’s Sisters to back me up, so I improvised! LOL Just an amateur having fun. Hope you enjoy.… Read the rest