I’m In The Mood For Love

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I’m In The Mood For Love with Jr. Petosa. Still getting to know this little guy. Got his mics connected to my computer to record with Audacity. Thought it sounds better this way for videos. The bass is super powerful and I turned it way, way down. I’ve been playing my old standards to get an idea how he sounds compared to my other accordions. He is VERY touchy, just like a man. LOL It is like driving a sports care compared to driving a Mac Truck. Every movement has a meaning and you better be very conservative when playing him. I will get use to playing smoother, hopefully. I’m In The Mood for Love written by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields in 1935.… Read the rest

These Foolish Things

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These Foolish Things played with my new (slightly used) Petosa Little Pro. Actually his full name is Vampire Petosa Little Pro Piano Accordion LMM 26 72. I have problems lifting the heavy accordions, so I though I would get something smaller. Like my Old Age Insurance Plan so I can keep playing for a few more years. It weighs 14.5 lbs Yes, it is small with only 2 + octaves, but in real life, has a wonderful sound for a little guy. I don’t bounce octaves that much and play with chords, so it sounds pretty good. The challenge is learning to play on a short keyboard, sound good with sold chords and play smoothly. Thought it might be nice to use at a nursing home instead of carrying a larger accordion. Yes, I give up a bit on sound quality, but my back doesn’t hurt after I play. LOL… Read the rest

Lilacs in the Rain

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I see Lilacs in the rain and you are with me again when April sprinkles her dreams in my heart. Happy Birthday Mom. She would have been 99 today, but unfortunately left us at 96. She loved my accordion playing from the time I started at 7 years old in 1951. This ones for you Mom, wherever you are. The song Lilacs in the Rain was written by Peter De Rose in 1939. Dick Jurgens and His Orchestra first recorded it on August 19, 1939. PS If you have really good speakers, I apologize for my dog snoring in the background. LOL I didn’t realize it until I was all done. LOL Mom loved all my dogs, too.… Read the rest

English Country Garden Variations

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A friend asked that I play Country Garden after hearing it in a British film. It is a fairly simple song and I thought it would be fun to play it with different styles and different instruments via Mr. Roland. 7 variations, 7 instruments and 7 minutes. It is a long journey and I had GREAT fun programing Mr. Roland and choosing what styles to use. I hope it might bring a smile to your face as you spend an afternoon in the Country Garden.… Read the rest

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

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Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White. Donna Marie reminding me of this great song. I remember playing it when I was very young, once upon a time! Fun song to play. I couldn’t get my trumpet to slide the way I wanted, so I turned to my Chorus. They knew how to do it and had a ball recording the video with me. I hope you will Cha Cha you way thru the day after listening to my video. “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” or “Cerezo Rosa” or “Ciliegi Rosa” or “Gummy Mambo”, is the English version of “Cerisiers Roses et Pommiers Blancs”, a popular song with music by Louiguy written in 1950.… Read the rest

What I Did For Love

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What I Did For Love. I love this song and it is obviously a torch song for many of us older folk. I had the priviledge of playing in the pit band for a local production of The Chorus Line. Great music. I did not get to play accordion, LOL, but played sax, flute and clarinet. I thought Mr. Dino would give it a nice acoustic sound. “What I Did for Love” is a song from the musical A Chorus Line with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. For the younger set – A torch song is a sentimental love song, typically one in which the singer laments an unrequited or lost love, either where one party is oblivious to the existence of the other, where one party has moved on, or where a romantic affair has affected the relationship.… Read the rest

I’ll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time

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I’ll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time. I walked out in my yard the other day and was taken back by the beauty of my apple tree blossoms. It was in full bloom like I haven’t seen in a long time. Immediately I thought about Apple Blossom Time. So I had to share this old, beautiful waltz. We often played it in the old days since most people knew it back then. So I once again share the beautiful I’ll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time. “(I’ll Be With You) In Apple Blossom Time” is a popular song written by Albert Von Tilzer and lyricist Neville Fleeson, and copyrighted in 1920. It was introduced by Nora Bayes, who also recorded the song.… Read the rest

Along The Navajo Trail

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Along The Navajo Trail. A fun Tuesday song. I am trying to find a way to interact with my audience more, so I have a different format. Always looking for a better solution to make better videos. So, saddle up and let’s go for a ride! Words and Music by Dick Charles, Larry Markes and Edgar De Lange. Title song from movie “Along The Navajo Trail” from 1945 staring Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes and Dale Evens.… Read the rest

Old Shep

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Old Shep – A song for National Pet Day. I love this song. I found it in one of my country western fake books. After playing it, I knew it would become one of my new favorites. I used many photos of my own rescue dogs in the background. In the early 2000’s our shelter was very high kill. We ended up with 14 of our own and others that made it to rescue. I loved each one and they own a big piece of my heart. I hope you enjoy it, even thought it is a bit sad. Unfortunately, we all have a beginning and ending. “Old Shep” is a song written and composed by Red Foley and Arthur Willis in 1933 about a dog Foley owned as a child.… Read the rest

If Ever I Would Leave You

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This is a absolutely beautiful song. My friend Jeanie has asked me to play it several times. She likes to hear me sing. This type of beautiful song isn’t quite in my wheelhouse, but this ones for you Jeanie. This beautiful song is from the Broadway Musical Camelot from 1960 written by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. My apologies to Lerner and Loewe for my non Broadway singing.… Read the rest

Country Sunshine

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Country Sunshine – It’s a beautiful Spring day in Ohio. What better way to enjoy it than sing about the sunshine. Mr. Dino gave me a shoutout this morning and said – “hey – Yee Haw.” I got the message and pulled up this neat foot tapper. I hope it brings a little sunshine to your day. “Country Sunshine” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dottie West and released in 1973.… Read the rest