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
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. 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
Inka Dinka Doo – My Mom passed away three years ago on September 25 when she was 96. I was recently away camping in the rain and almost forgot this year. So I played a silly, old tune by Jimmy Durante and Ben Ryan for her. She loved to dance and would have done an old fashioned soft shoe to this.… Read the rest
played Mexicali Rose yesterday with my Roland Digital Accordion as a swing version. Lots of comments that it is a waltz. Yes, it is a waltz and I often play it that way. BUT, the fun of playing as a soloist is you can do it anyway you want! I have great fun doing different rendition of songs.… Read the rest
I am home and the sun is shining. Better than the days of rain I had while camping. This is such a pretty song. I always played it as a waltz in the past, but I heard a Teresa Brewer swing version. So I thought if it was good enough for her, it would do for me! The music is by Jack B. Tenney and words by Helen Stone written in 1923. Always a favorite when playing for folks. I hope you enjoy it.… Read the rest
Another Rainy, Rainy Day! Like a monsoon. The power went out. So I decided to make a video to pass the time. Fortunately I had the Roland batteries charged, the camera charged and my little computer charged. It pays to always be prepared. LOL I thought I would dream about some pretty weather while I played Drifting and Dreaming and Red Sails in the Sunset. F… Read the rest
Memory – a beautiful song. I played it yesterday with my Roland FR 4X Digital Accordion, so I decided to play it with my Petosa acoustic accordion today. “Memory” is a show tune composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Trevor Nunn based on a poem by T. S. Eliot. It was written for the 1981 musical Cats.… Read the rest
Memory – a beautiful song for a rainy day. Reminiscing about the wonderful life I have been given. My music, my dogs, my health and my many other blessings. Hard decision whether to use the Roland or the Petosa. Roland won out today.… Read the rest
A few great old fashioned waltzes for a Sunday afternoon. Getting use to my new Petosa accordion. Seems perfect for these old waltzes. I hope you enjoy my medley.… Read the rest
I wanted to play a traditional waltz with my new (used) Petosa Little Pro XT. I really liked my Little Pro, but it has limited keys and reeds, although it has a great sound. I have been watching for the next larger sized, used one for a long time.… Read the rest
Sixteen Tons – a song for Labor Day. I dedicate it to all the hard working folks in the USA and all their ancestors that brought to where we are now. I would love to have sung it, but I just can’t do a good Tennessee Ernie Ford version. So I just jammed with it. Had great fun. Sounds a bit more merky on the recording than in person.… Read the rest