Home is a beautiful song written in 1931 by Peter Van Steeden and Geoffrey Clarkson. I have played it for years. Just a nice slow, touching song, at least for me. Someone had posted on the many accordion groups I belong to that he wondered why everyone had to play fast, difficult music. Why doesn’t anyone play slow pretty music. Well, here is my contribution. Thanks to Pixabay for the free photos and graphics in the video.… Read the rest
Waltzing Matilda. When I was showering on my Birthday, Monday morning I ended up humming Waltzing Matilda. Where did that come from? Funny how songs pass thru our minds. It is a simple song and as I played it, I thought what could I do with it. It is normally, almost like a march, so I ended up sorta making it a Honky Tonk Piano version. Probably will upset the Aussies, but it is my American version. The song is very interesting if you read about it on the internet. I thought it was about a man waiting to dance with his sweetheart! LOL, not so. As condensed version is: The title of the song Waltzing Matilda is derived from the phrase ‘waltzing the matilda’ which means to travel from place to place in search of work with all your belongings, wrapped in a blanket, slung across your back. When Banjo Paterson wrote the song, he dropped the word “the” from the title, giving us Waltzing Matilda. I played it well when I practiced, but while making the video, my fingers were playing their own song. LOL After several tries, I gave up – it wasn’t going to be fun any more trying to be perfect. I can say that now I am 76!… Read the rest
Also called Little Brown Church in the Vale. This was my favorite song at church back in the 1050’s. A very long time ago, but still a pretty song. Thanks You to the Talented Artists at Pixabay for the free graphics.… Read the rest
A beautiful song for the 4th of July. I included the verse since it is so pretty. I can hear Kate Smith singing it.She introduced it in 1938 and it was composed by Irving Berlin. I hope you enjoy. Thanks to the talented artists at Pixabay for the wonderful, free graphics.… Read the rest
Another old fun song called Old Piano Roll Blues composed by Cy Coben in 1950. Seems like it is from the ’20s. I played it often in the old days and just have fun with it. I listened to Al Jolson and the Andrew’s Sister sing it – really fun. I didn’t have the Andrew’s Sisters to back me up, so I improvised! LOL Just an amateur having fun. Hope you enjoy.… Read the rest
A Spiritual Sunday Song for one of the Accordion Groups I belong to. Always one of my favorites.… Read the rest
Nobody’s Sweetheat is an old song composed in 1923 by Gus Kahn, Ernie Erdman, Elmer Schoebel and Billy Meyers. Being bored on a Saturday night, I decided to get the ragtime piano out. I have always played this song and people seem to like it, although I am not sure it is very well known. Thanks to the Pixabay Artists for the great, free graphics.… Read the rest
Always is a beautiful, old romantic song by Irving Berlin in 1923. Nice to play for anniversaries. Thanks to Pixabay Artists for sharing their work freely.… Read the rest
Winchester Cathedral was published in 1966 and the composer was Geoff Stephens. It was a fun song and I remember hearing it in 1966. The guys during lunch time played it on my first job out of college. Everyone whistled, sang and swayed. Those were the days! If you can remember them. Thanks to the talented artists at Pixabay for the great free graphics.… Read the rest
Zicke, zacke, zicke, zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi A little fun American style Oktoberfest music. Many old tunes combined together in the video. Hope you enjoy. I had fun making this video and didn’t have a drink until I was done. LOL Thanks to the talented artists at Pixabay for the free, fun graphics.… Read the rest
Magic Trumpet is another happy, fun song. Herb Alpert did a version of it that was very popular. The composer was Bert Kaempfert. Thank You to the talented artist and photographers at Pixaby for the free graphics.
… Read the restA little tropical vacation to Brasilia. Happy tune played by Herb Alpert in the 60’s. Composer is Julius Wechter. Graphics from Pixabay where artist share their work for free. Thank You. The photos and graphics help make the video a nice visual plus audio experience.
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