Fun song to play on a cold winter day. Just keep movin’ and groovin’ . I finally let the bari have a solo. He sits in the back just a honkin’ away, so I thought – let him shine!!! LOL Turn Me Loose was written in 1959 by Doc Pomust and Mort Shuman. It was Fabian’s first hit. Hope it gets you bouncing a bit.… Read the rest
It’s a cold, winter February 1st, so I am dreaming of “Paris in Spring”. The background in the beginning is the view out my picture window as I practice and make videos. I thought, I needed to play a warm song and dream of warmer days. LOL “Paris in the Spring” is a popular song composed in 1935, with lyrics by Mack Gordon and music by Harry Revel. It was first introduced by Mary Ellis in the film Paris in Spring. A version was also recorded by Ray Noble and His Orchestra (also in 1935).… Read the rest
I Cross My Heart is a beautiful song and I played it for a wonderful couple I know. It was written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz. I hope you enjoy it.… Read the rest
Feelin’ Groovy is a fun, upbeat song written by Paul Simon in 1966. Thought is would be fun to play on Mr. Dino. The Queensboro Bridge, also known as the 59th Street Bridge – because its Manhattan end is located between 59th and 60th Streets. I hope you enjoy it and at least tap your foot or hum while I play.… Read the rest
The Wonder of You. It was a really cold, winter night and I had a choice – TV or Mr. Dino Well, Mr. Dino won. We decided to play a pretty song from 1958. It was written by Baker Knight and was originally recorded by Vince Edwards in 1958, but this recording has never been released. In 1959, “The Wonder of You” was first released by Ray Peterson as a single. Then, Elvis Presley had a no. 1 hit in the UK and a Top 10 hit in the U.S. with his 1970 live version of “The Wonder of You” … Read the rest
Chattanooga Choo Choo. I have been going clickity clackity down the tracks with this since I did the Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy. Normally, we always played it upbeat and fairly fast as it was originally recorded. But I was sipping my wine at dinner tonight and thought – let’s slow the train down! So wine glass and all I was soon aboard – slowly chugging down the track. It’s not perfect, but I had a lot of fun playing it at this slower pace. Hopefully you the train ride. “Chattanooga Choo Choo” written by Mack Gordon and composed by Harry … Read the rest
Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool – I saw this on one of the oldies lists posted the other day and thought, lets do it! I played it as a straight acoustic accordion piece with a little country swing. Mr. Dino has been complaining about Mr. Roland getting to do all the good songs, so I thought I would dust off poor Mr. Dino and make a video! LOL “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” is a song written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield that was a No. 1 hit for Connie Francis in 1960. A polka-style version in German, “Die Liebe ist ein seltsames … Read the rest
Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy (also known as “Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy”) . I thought I would go for energy and fun today. Change of pace. Tap your foot, clap your hands or dance. Always a fun song to play. It is from 1950 and written by Harry Stone and Jack Stapp. I hope it might bring a smile to your face.… Read the rest
Memories of You – Goodbye Bingo. I had to say Goodbye to Bingo yesterday. Always difficult letting go. But we never forget our many memories. I thought this was a great song to remember him with. It is an old song from 1930, but has been recorded by many bands and vocalists. Memories of You” is a popular song about nostalgia with lyrics written by Andy Razaf and music composed by Eubie Blake and published in 1930. The song was introduced by singer Minto Cato in the Broadway show Lew Leslie’s Blackbirds of 1930. A 1930 version recorded by Louis … Read the rest
Japanese Sandman. I am in my time travel hat and Mr. Dino and I have traveled back 101 years to 1920 when this song was written by Egan & Whiting. I opened the fake book to this page and it was the first song at the top. Played it once – played it over and over. So pretty, such optimistic lyrics. Just a happy song. No indication about tempo in the fake book. Sounded like a beautiful ballad that you would play at a nice lounge as background music. Wow, was I wrong! It was a really popular song recorded … Read the rest
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 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