Java
Another fun song to play. I used Mr. Roland’s wonderful scatt singers and xylophone for this cute number. Just a nice upbeat song to make you feel good and tap your feet.… Read the rest
Category Archives: Standards
I Hear You Knocking But You Can’t Come In
I had great fun with this. Knock Knock Knock. It was Written in 1935 by Gene Austin & Lawrence Wooten.. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Knock Knock Knock… Read the rest
Bloopers & Outtakes from Pat’s Videos
This is my 251st video. I thought it would be fun to share the “behind the scenes stuff.” There is nothing easy about making the videos – but you gotta love the sport. I have great fun with the music and making the videos. It never fails that no matter how much you practice when the camera starts – things go wrong. Most of my videos are done in one take. But there have been a few that eluded me.… Read the rest
November Rain
November Rain. I was looking for some November songs. I found this one and downloaded the sample sheet. It was beautiful. I knew nothing about the song except it was composed in 1991.… Read the rest
The Shadow of Your Smile
I have been playing movie theme songs lately and this was requested by Cheri Cheri Huffsteter. I thought the song came from the 1966 movie The Sand pebbles with Steve McQueen which took place during the 1920’s in China. I found out I was wrong after I researched it, but already recorded the song.… Read the rest
Oktoberfest Medley
Oktoberfest Medley 2021 – Young Fellow Waltz, Casino Polka & Shining Moon Waltz All three songs were composed by Marion Lush… Read the rest
Jean
Jean is a request from my good friend, Jeanie. She loves Mr. Roland and the whistle sound. So I made a combination of “Jeanie” sounds for Mr. Roland. I always thought this was a very pretty song.… Read the rest
Love Theme from La Strada
I turned the TV on at 2am the other night and the Move La Strada was just starting. It is in black and white staring Anthony Quinn and is very, very sad. The theme song, however, is one of the most beautiful and haunting songs that I have heard. I wanted to share this beautiful song.… Read the rest
‘Tis Autumn
‘Tis Autumn. I was playing thru some books to find a nice Autumn song this morning and came across this one. I thought it was really cute and decided to make a video. It feels like Autumn, yet carefree and happy. Guess that’s because it isn’t about winter. I hope you enjoy our little walk thru the leaves.… Read the rest
Near You
Near You. Another song we often played back in the 80’s to our more mature audiences. Just a pretty piece on my little Petosa. “Near You” was a popular song written and originally recorded by Francis Craig and His Orchestra at Castle Studio in 1947.… Read the rest
Sleepy Lagoon
By the Sleepy Lagoon is a light-orchestral valse serenade by British composer Eric Coates, written in 1930. In 1940 American songwriter Jack Lawrence added lyrics with Coates’ approval; the resulting song, “Sleepy Lagoon”, became a popular-music standard of the 1940s. I hope you enjoy my version.… Read the rest
My Mammy
My Mammy. I have always played and sung this song for as long as I can remember. It always made me sad thinking that the man might not make it home to see his Mammy in time. It’s a story about life – we go out on our own, but never forget home and family. “My Mammy” is an American popular song with music by Walter Donaldson and lyrics by Joe Young and Sam M. Lewis.… Read the rest