You No One But You
You, No One But You – seems like a nice Valentine’s Day song. It was written by Peter De Angelis and Jean Sawyer. Frankie Lane recorded You, No One But You in 1967.… Read the rest
Tag Archives: Accordion Music
Two Love Have I
J’Ai Deux Amours -Two Loves Have I. I think it can be a Valentine’s Day Song. I opened one of the fake books and this beautiful song was right there. Like pick a card, any card. This is open to a page, any page. I played it and really thought it a pretty song for Mr. Dino. Then went searching to find out more about the song. Turns out – old, old from 1927 written by Vincent Scotto, George Doger and Henri Varna. The interesting history is that everyone one in the world from the old days recorded it. In 1947, Frankie Lane and Perry Como did a recording. Sammy Davis Jr. did a beautiful slow version. The Diamons did it in 1957 and the Commodores in 1956. It was originally performed in 1927 by Josephine Baker and Phylicia Allen did a show about her and the music in 1978. So it has been well recorded. I never heard it, wondering if any one else knows it. I love finding new songs I never heard before and then, like making friends, get to spend a lot of quality, enjoyable time with them!… Read the rest
Why Do Fools Fall In Love Played by Pat Walter
Why Do Fools Fall In Love – so they can celebrate Valentine’s Day! Just a fun song to play. Thought it might get your foot tappin’ and warm you up on a cold winter day. “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” is a song by New York City-based rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers that was released on January 10, 1956.… Read the rest
Seul Ce Soir Or I Am Alone This Evening
Seul Ce Soir Or I Am Alone This Evening. Seems an appropriate song to play on a cold winter night. I like to play this and play it quite often. Usually without mistakes, but I guess the winter has gotten to my fingers. I left the few extra notes and just liked the whole song. I think you could go to sleep if you listen to the whole piece. It was written in 1941 by Paul Durand, Jean Cassonova & Rose Noel. It is French chanson and now fully integrated into the Gypsy jazz tradition, this is a lovely melody and a jam favorite. Tempo-wise, Seul Ce Soir straddles that space between a swing tune and a ballad. Call it a ‘walking ballad.’ Whatever you call it, it’s a joy to play.… Read the rest
Turn Me Loose
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
Paris in Spring
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
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
Chattanoogo Choo Choo
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 Warren in 1941. It was originally recorded as a big band/swing tune by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra and featured in the 1941 movie Sun Valley Serenade. It was the first song to receive a gold record, presented by RCA Victor in 1942, for sales of 1.2 million copies.… Read the rest
Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy
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
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 Armstrong featuring Lionel Hampton is the first known use of the vibraphone in popular music. Doc Severinsen and the NBC Orchestra performed an instrumental version on the final episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, on May 22, 1992. This was also the final song on the final album Frank Sinatra recorded for Capitol Records, Point of No Return from 1962. Beautiful song. I hope you enjoy it.… Read the rest
Japanese Sandman
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 by many artists from 1920 thru 1953 by both Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Desmond. Also used in Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) with Julie Andrews. It turns out to be a fast ragtime piece. Only one performer played it slowly. So I am now the second to play it slowly. So pretty. I hope you enjoy it. I had fun learning all about this song.… Read the rest
Dream On Little Dreamer played as COVID MISERIES
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