We always played this back when we entertained and most people enjoy hearing it. I simply used accordion with digital base This features Semper Paratus, Anchors Away, Marine’s Hymn, Caissons Go Rolling Along and The U.S. Air Force Song. I hope you enjoy my simple tribute for Veterans Day.… Read the rest
Another fun song to play. I used Mr. Roland’s wonderful scatt singers and xylophone for this cute number. Just a nice upbeat song to make you feel good and tap your feet.… Read the rest
I had great fun with this. Knock Knock Knock. It was Written in 1935 by Gene Austin & Lawrence Wooten.. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Knock Knock Knock… Read the rest
This is my 251st video. I thought it would be fun to share the “behind the scenes stuff.” There is nothing easy about making the videos – but you gotta love the sport. I have great fun with the music and making the videos. It never fails that no matter how much you practice when the camera starts – things go wrong. Most of my videos are done in one take. But there have been a few that eluded me.… Read the rest
November Rain. I was looking for some November songs. I found this one and downloaded the sample sheet. It was beautiful. I knew nothing about the song except it was composed in 1991.… Read the rest
I have been playing movie theme songs lately and this was requested by Cheri Cheri Huffsteter. I thought the song came from the 1966 movie The Sand pebbles with Steve McQueen which took place during the 1920’s in China. I found out I was wrong after I researched it, but already recorded the song.… Read the rest
Oktoberfest Medley 2021 – Young Fellow Waltz, Casino Polka & Shining Moon Waltz All three songs were composed by Marion Lush… Read the rest
Jean is a request from my good friend, Jeanie. She loves Mr. Roland and the whistle sound. So I made a combination of “Jeanie” sounds for Mr. Roland. I always thought this was a very pretty song.… Read the rest
I turned the TV on at 2am the other night and the Move La Strada was just starting. It is in black and white staring Anthony Quinn and is very, very sad. The theme song, however, is one of the most beautiful and haunting songs that I have heard. I wanted to share this beautiful song.… 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
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