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Annie Get Your Gun is a musical based on the real life of Annie Oakley, a famous western cowgirl.
Continue reading "Annie Get Your Gun - Best Loved Western Broadway Musicals "
Kate Smith God Bless America is one of the best well-known patriotic songs of all time.... listen to her classic rendition right here!
The isms, or political systems and beliefs of government, can seem complicated. Here's a simple way to remember them!
The longest "ism", or system of belief, is this 28 letter word...antidisestablishmentarianism
Continue reading "Ism on Steroids: The World's Longest Word"
Frank Sinatra songs are as memorable as the man himself. He had a way of lending his unique personality to them........
Continue reading "Frank Sinatra Songs: Signature Sentiments from a Musical Great"
Frank Sinatra music could only be classified as one-of-a-kind. He made the music his very own in every sense of the word.....
Continue reading "Frank Sinatra Music: Characteristics of Sinatra Songs"
Oldies music lyrics have an innocent charm about them - proof positive that lyrics don't have to be edgy to be ever-popular. Great top oldies lyrics here....
Continue reading "Oldies Music Lyrics: Bill Bailey, Ain't She Sweet?"
Alexanders Ragtime Band was a piece performed by many artists, but few as priceless as Benny Goodman on his clarinet....
The Works Progress Administration, or the W.P.A. had numerous nicknames. FDR and the New Deal - was it such a good deal? Read some humorous stories that spread during that time about the W.P.A.
Continue reading "Works Progress Administration: W.P.A. Humor Spreads Like Wildfire "