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American Patrol

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American Patrol was always one of my absolute favorites to play in Big Band. We had the Glen Miller Version and there is nothing better than to play a great song with 16 other instruments. Our sax section really burned back in the day. I tried to follow the big band version in my accordion presentation. OK, not perfect, but fun. “American Patrol” is a popular march written by Frank White (F.W.) Meacham in 1885. Glenn Miller’s Orchestra recorded a swing version of the march arranged by Jerry Gray in 1942 which was released as a 78 single on Victor Records.… Read the rest

Hernando’s Hideaway

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Hernando’s Hideaway was from 1954 Broadway play “Pajama Game”. Words and music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. I always had fun playing this tango. I remember my parents who seldom ever did anything since they were not rich, went to NY to see the Pajama Game. Don’t know where the money came from, but I can still see the program they brought back.It was red and ad 2 cartoon characters – a man with PJ bottoms on and a woman with PF tops on. I ended up making the video a bit longer than normal. I was supposed to stop part way thru the 3rd time, but who ever stops in the middle of a tango. I hope it might bring a smile to your face. It was one of those rainy, lonely Covid Saturdays – so I thought I would make a video!… Read the rest

Dearie

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Dearie – a old soft shoe song. I thought it was really old, but it was written in 1950 by Bob Hilliard and Dave Mann. I was practicing it and made a recording. I liked the recording so I decided not to do a live video. I had lots of fun with this one finding all the old photos and illustrations from Pixaby. Thanks to the wonderful artists that share their work for free. I hope you decide to dance a bit with this one.… Read the rest

Those Were The Days

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Those Were the Days. A Facebook friend shared a wonderful recording of his version of the song. I enjoyed it so much I decided to look up the music. I started playing it and had so much fun that I made a video. It is a little newer song from 1968 written by Gene Raskin. Thank You to the great artists at Pixeby for the free graphics. I felt like I was in a time warp working with them. I found some wonderful sounds on the Roland for the song. I hope you enjoy it. I had fun playing it.… Read the rest

Pennies From Heaven

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Pennies From Heaven for a happy thought. Another really oldie that is so much fun to play. “Pennies from Heaven” is a 1936 American popular song with music by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra in the 1936 film of the same name. The idiom pennies from heaven is an expression that people use to describe unanticipated gifts of money, or other surprises bringing good luck. Thank You to KissClipart for the free graphics.… Read the rest

Green Door

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Green Door. Brandy Cox Hughes DePhillip posted a list of songs from 1956. I immediately thought of THE HIT PARADE. My favorite was Green Door. So I looked up the music today in my fake books and found it. “The Green Door” (or “Green Door”) is a 1956 popular song with music composed by Bob “Hutch” Davie and lyrics written by Marvin Moore. I usually practice my pieces quite a bit, but had such fun playing it – I thought I would wing it and just have fun. I am sure I had more fun making it than anyone will have watching it. I do hope that it might bring a smile to your face. … Read the rest

It’s Been a Long, Long Time

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It’s Been a Long, Long Time cover by Pat Walter. Another oldie that we often played for dancing back in the day. Video layout is a little different than most. I was practicing to my USB and it sounded pretty good, but no video. So I did something a little different. I hope you enjoy it. A little music from the past. I have been playing with my headphones to hear how it really sounds.Wow, what a difference. Besides I was having a bad hair day to make a video.… Read the rest

Light of The Silvery Moon

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This is another old song composed in 1909 by Gus Edwards. It was featured in a Doris Day move by the same name in 1953. This is always a great sing along for us older folks. I always like pulling out the really old stuff, that way I know I am not doing the same popular songs as others. It is also nice to have a videos of the old songs, a little like sharing history of music.… Read the rest

Stranger on the Shore

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Stranger On The Shore. Stranger on the Shore is such a beautiful song. Sad lyrics, but very pretty music. Acker Bilk is the composer, Robert Mellin wrote the lyrics and the song was released in 1961. Thank You to Pixabay artists for the free graphics. I appreciate that website and all the artists.… Read the rest