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Tue, 15 May 2012 02:39:38 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/cinco-de-mayo-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/cinco-de-mayo-music.html Cinco De Mayo music celebrates a rich hispanic heritage for a culture steeped in a Latin beat and rhythm.... Sun, 13 May 2012 21:01:53 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/popeye-the-sailor-man.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/popeye-the-sailor-man.html Popeye the Sailor Man loved his spinach and his girl, Olive Oil. The man on the flying trapeze who tried to steal her away didn't know who he was up against...you've gotta see this! Sun, 13 May 2012 02:49:00 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/works-progress-administration.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/works-progress-administration.html 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. Fri, 11 May 2012 02:46:11 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/frank-sinatra-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/frank-sinatra-music.html 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..... Thu, 10 May 2012 15:04:39 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/the-three-trees.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/the-three-trees.html Heard this story of the three trees? Don't underestimate what God can do... Wed, 09 May 2012 16:48:58 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-show-tunes.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-show-tunes.html Broadway show tunes were a road of access for some of our greatest secular songs to entwine themselves forever into our musical memories. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:58:43 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/american-folk-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/american-folk-music.html American folk music has its roots deep in the soil of countries all over the world. So what is folk music? Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:54:13 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/1920s-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/1920s-music.html 1920s music had a style all its own. Some of the music popular in the twenties was actually written prior to that time, and ... Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:27:54 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/the-sound-of-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/the-sound-of-music.html The Sound Of Music was based on a true story of a blended family desperate for freedom after being caught in the throes of the Third Reich Dictatorship during WW II. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:11:36 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/the-king-and-I.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/the-king-and-I.html The King and I was perhaps Rodgers and Hammerstein's best work. It features an unusual but compelling story line... Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:38:07 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/tax-humor.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/tax-humor.html We could all use a little tax humor - a respite from the taxing "holiday" right around the corner. The only thing certain in life is..... Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:28:36 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/father-daughter-songs.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/father-daughter-songs.html One of the most classic father daughter songs is this unforgettable performance by Natalie King Cole and her father..... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:38:41 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/same-old-shillelagh.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/same-old-shillelagh.html It's the Same Old Shillelagh is an Irish folk song describing an oak stick and the way it was used.... Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:02:57 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/saint-patricks-day-history.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/saint-patricks-day-history.html 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.... Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:26:06 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-symbol.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-symbol.html A well known irish symbol is the famed Claddagh ring. What does it look like and what does it mean in Irish history? Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:17:07 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-names.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-names.html Irish names are plentiful and common in Americana. Here's a poem with numerous examples! Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:00:21 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-immigrants.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-immigrants.html Irish immigrants brought their legacy when traveling to American shores. What is that Irish heritage found in many of our bloodlines? Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:15:02 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/south-pacific-musical.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/south-pacific-musical.html The South Pacific Musical, one of Broadway's Best Loved Stories,was based on a famous novel written by James A. Michener... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:46:09 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-folk-songs.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-folk-songs.html There are many Irish folk songs that are still very popular in America as well as other countries. Celebrate Saint Patricks Day with these classic Irish tunes... Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:10:48 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-love-song-lyrics.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-love-song-lyrics.html 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.... Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:39:17 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-folk-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-folk-music.html Irish folk music has become popular the world over for its lively beat and simple harmonies. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:12:47 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-musicals.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-musicals.html Broadway musicals and movies featured many show tunes which became very popular in the Americana culture. Here is a listing of songs alphabetized by letter... Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:22:23 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/socialism-quotes.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/socialism-quotes.html Here are some socialism quotes from well-known authors. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:51:21 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-musicals-list.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-musicals-list.html Broadway musicals list includes the famous movies and musicals M - S alphabetically. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:20:13 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-broadway-musicals.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-broadway-musicals.html The best Broadway musicals have several factors in common - all produced multiple hit songs, featured top composers, and..... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:52:09 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/roosevelts-new-deal.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/roosevelts-new-deal.html Roosevelts New Deal was a federal bailout program for desperate U.S. citizens during the depression. The W.P.A. however, had its critics. What exactly did these workers do? Read more about... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:32:54 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/love-song-lyrics.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/love-song-lyrics.html Few consider the difficulty of writing love song lyrics and the challenge lyricists face to create a masterpiece... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:36:58 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/top-romantic-songs.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/top-romantic-songs.html The top romantic songs primarily come from the classic 40s and 50s love songs... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:36:58 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/20s-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/20s-music.html 20s music produced some of our enduring favorites even to the present day. For instance, Moonlight and Roses.... Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:12:50 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/list-broadway-musicals.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/list-broadway-musicals.html List Broadway musicals T - Z brings you many more famous musicals, movies and show tunes from the classic Broadway era. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:33:38 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/romantic-love-songs.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/romantic-love-songs.html Romantic love songs must have a gripping combo of words, music and reality in order to make a name for itself. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:28:15 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/frank-sinatra-songs.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/frank-sinatra-songs.html Frank Sinatra songs are as memorable as the man himself. He had a way of lending his unique personality to them........ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:56:37 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-romantic-songs.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-romantic-songs.html Some of the best romantic songs don't necessarily come from a single time period. Rather, they are classic because... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:23:09 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/folk-music-history.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/folk-music-history.html Folk music history is fascinating to research. The "melting pot" of American folk music has its root... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:35:57 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-slogans.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-slogans.html Burma Shave slogans were entertaining to read as well as an effective innovative way to sell a product. Read some of these slogans here.... Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:27:01 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/big-band-lyrics.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/big-band-lyrics.html Big Band lyrics include this Nat King Cole classic from 1942 - listen to it online right here! Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:03:39 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/american-folk-songs.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/american-folk-songs.html American folk songs were written from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. You'll enjoy learning more about these still-popular American ballads... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:45:45 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/kate-smith-god-bless-america.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/kate-smith-god-bless-america.html Kate Smith God Bless America is one of the best well-known patriotic songs of all time.... Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:29:02 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/mrs-murphys-chowder.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/mrs-murphys-chowder.html Mrs. Murphys Chowder is a funny old folk tune ever popular with the young folk of every generation. Here are the lyrics... Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:22:56 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/definition-of-socialism.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/definition-of-socialism.html The vague definition of socialism gives a clue as to its true practicality... Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:52:25 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/listen-to-christmas-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/listen-to-christmas-music.html Why listen to Christmas music during this season? Have you ever wondered why some people just immerse themselves in the holiday atmosphere..... Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:01:38 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/free-online-christmas-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/free-online-christmas-music.html Free online Christmas music will brighten your season with the unexpected frm this video that has been passed across cyberspace like wildfire. Don't miss it! Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:31:08 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/music-during-world-war-2.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/music-during-world-war-2.html You won't find more compelling music during world war 2 than this true story from a veteral. Read about it here! Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:19:33 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/world-war-i-music.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/world-war-i-music.html 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..... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:51:50 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/free-christmas-music-online.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/free-christmas-music-online.html Enjoy this free Christmas music online - Piano music with Big Band,ragtime and traditional music tunes to set your holiday mood. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:11:46 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/happy-thanksgiving.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/happy-thanksgiving.html Have a happy Thanksgiving while counting your blessings! Watch these inspiring videos and treasure your memories..... Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:09:53 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/traditional-thanksgiving-menu.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/traditional-thanksgiving-menu.html A traditional Thanksgiving menu will likely include the following mouth-watering food choices.... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:29:51 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/thanksgiving-verses.html http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/thanksgiving-verses.html Thanksgiving verses point clearly to the gratitude we owe to the Giver of all good things... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:02:16 GMT