Music and Memories Blog

The Music and Memories Blog will take you for a stroll down memory lane every time you come to visit! Rediscover the musical classics and immerse yourself in the memories of a simpler time and place. This is Americana at its best!

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Big Band Music: Swinging Piano Music from the 40s and 50s!

Ever heard Big Band music played on the piano? You'll be amazed at the orchestral sound...live piano music from a man who lived in the Big Band era!

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World War I Songs: Popular Tunes of the War Era

Secular World War I songs were popular during the war years of 1910-1920, but didn't necessarily talk about the battle. What did people sing during those discouraging times?

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World War I Music: Funny Lyrics That Bear Resemblance to the Present Time!

World War I music reflected the pain of the era with the humor of music. This version of "My Country Tis of Thee" could be sung today as well as post WW I.....

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World War I Music: Patriotic Songs

World War i music with a patriotic flavor has maintained its appeal even to the current era in which we live. What were some of the better known songs of World War I?

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Best Love Song Lyrics:
Classic Lyrics to Older Music

The best love song lyrics are found in the classic oldies. Love music from the 40s and 50s are probably the premier songs from which to pluck examples....

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Classic Lyrics to Older Music"

Scottish Folk Music: Songs and Tradition

Scottish folk music is known for its bagpipe accompaniment. Other Scottish folk music instruments include...

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The Same Old Shillelagh: Irish Folk Song

It's the Same Old Shillelagh is an Irish folk song describing an oak stick and the way it was used....

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Saint Patricks Day History

How much Saint Patricks Day history are you familiar with? Many of us know very little about the origin of this holiday. Read more here....

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List Broadway Musicals: T - Z of the Classy Classics from Old Broadway!

List Broadway musicals T - Z brings you many more famous musicals, movies and show tunes from the classic Broadway era.

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Kate Smith God Bless America

Kate Smith God Bless America is one of the best well-known patriotic songs of all time....

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