See You In September Another pretty fall song. We have a nice crisp day with fall in the air. This is another beautiful song. These pretty old songs just take me back to a time when life was good for most of us. A different world than today. It was composed in 1959 by Sherman Edwards and words by Sid Wayne. I hope you enjoy my little trip into autumn.… Read the rest
September Song to celebrate the arrival of September. Always such a pretty song that tugs at the heart a bit. Composed by Maxwell Anderson and Kurt Weil in 1938. I hope you enjoy your little taste of fall.… Read the rest
Yellow Bird. Still having fun with my Little Petosa. I realized I haven’t played Yellow Bird after making 227 videos. Really – we always played Yellow Bird at every job. I usually play it with a latin beat, but felt like swinging it today. Something different – something fun. musician Arthur Lyman made the song a hit in 1961.… Read the rest
Whispering Hope. I thought I would play a simple song to listen to as a break away from the media about wars, hurricanes and strife in our nation and around the world. This was written in 1868 by Alice Hawthorne under one of her pseudonyms of Septimus Winner.… Read the rest
Another 93 degree day, so I am in my nice air conditioned camper, lol, and recording a fun song. This has always been a favorite of mine. Mountain Greenery is from the Broadway Musical The Gerrick Gaieties. Composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1926. I had great fun playing this, I hope it brightens up your spirits.… Read the rest
The Sound of Music. A little pretty music for a hot, summer evening. My camper is in the camper hospital getting a small water leak fixed and my truck is in the truck hospital getting a new alternator. I am grounded for awhile. LOL I thought I would share this beautiful song… Read the rest
I was camping for a few days in my new camper and of course, it rained for 3 days. LOL I took my Roland 4X with me. Got a chance to play outside once and a few people liked it. Then rain, rain and rain. Recording in the camper is a lot different than in my little studio at home. So I Wished Upon a Star for some sunshine!! … Read the rest
Sentimental Journey. A glimpse at my upcoming camping trips. Mostly in Ohio & West Virginia. Not too far from home, yet. I had most of these trips booked for 2020 and then along came Covid. So I am heading out to get some fresh air and see what’s out there. Most my trips are less than a week and my 2 little dogs will be going with me. Also my accordion. May get to play around a campfire.… Read the rest
I have always loved this song. I can remember hearing it when I was a kid. Always had fun playing it. Perhaps a bit more since I am older and have a Roland FR 4X! I hope you enjoy our outing today. It was much fun for me! “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic” is a song consisting of a melody by American composer John Walter Bratton, written in 1907, and lyrics added by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy in 1932.… Read the rest
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes. Thanks to George Frank for posting a transcription of this beautiful little song. I started to play it this morning and made it my mission to make a little video. Not a fancy one and I have not practiced for weeks, but wanted to share this pretty little piece of music.… Read the rest
My Best Friend composed by George Frank. He wrote it for his son John when he left home to join the Navy at 17 years old. An adventure for his son and memories for George. This is a pretty waltz with a story many parents understand.… Read the rest
Lately, I had a few folks mention my bass work and noting the syncopation. Sometimes it is difficult to hear the bass with all the other notes being played. I am not a teacher or advanced player, but I thought I would share my simple bass solution. … Read the rest