http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/Americana-music-and-memories-blog.html Your Americana Music and Memories Blog will keep you up to date with all of the additions and changes to Americana-music-and-memories.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us Americana music and memories Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:56:37 GMT Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:56:37 GMT americana-music-and-memories.com 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 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 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 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/father-daughter-songs.html One of the most classic father daughter songs is this unforgettable performance by Natalie King Cole and her father..... Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:49:16 GMT 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/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... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:08:38 GMT 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 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/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. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:20:49 GMT 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. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:06:25 GMT 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 Jan 2012 23:03:20 GMT 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/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, 12 Jan 2012 00:03:39 GMT 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/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! Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:57:33 GMT 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? Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:51:09 GMT 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. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:52:05 GMT 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... Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:53:12 GMT 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Thanksgiving verses point clearly to the gratitude we owe to the Giver of all good things... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:02:16 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/thanksgiving-poetry.html Thanksgiving poetry is one creative way to enjoy this day of gratitude to God for His many blessings. Check out this poem about... Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:29:41 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/thanksgiving-gifts.html Are Thanksgiving gifts a part of your tradition? Here are some great ideas for showing thanks for those special people in your world..... Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:17:16 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/world-war-i-songs.html 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? Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:13:46 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/ism.html The longest "ism", or system of belief, is this 28 letter word...antidisestablishmentarianism Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:53:52 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-music.html Broadway music and movies continue to entertain and inspire thousands. Take a peek at more Americana classics right here... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:49:12 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/google332ba159d89da6fc.html Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:21:00 GMT 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... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:29:04 GMT 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! Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:26:15 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/annie-get-your-gun.html Annie Get Your Gun is a musical based on the real life of Annie Oakley, a famous western cowgirl. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:01:19 GMT 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... Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:52:49 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/alexanders-ragtime-band.html Alexanders Ragtime Band was a piece performed by many artists, but few as priceless as Benny Goodman on his clarinet.... Sun, 25 Sep 2011 02:02:31 GMT 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, 23 Sep 2011 15:32:44 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/isms.html The isms, or political systems and beliefs of government, can seem complicated. Here's a simple way to remember them! Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:32:07 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/world-war-i-music-2.html 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? Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:14:16 GMT 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? Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:52:11 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/socialism-quotes.html Here are some socialism quotes from well-known authors. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:10:27 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/under-my-skin.html Under My Skin is a famous jumpy tune popularized during the Big Band Era. Here are the lyrics.... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:09:21 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave.html Burma Shave signs in the earlier days focused on smooth chins and their effect on the female population. Here is a fond sampling of Burma Shave ads. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:37:55 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-signs.html Burma Shave signs dotted the highway landscape of Americana for decades. What was so special about these laughable lines? Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:38:06 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-jingles.html Burma Shave jingles were not only funny, many also had an impact on drivers. Maybe we should bring them back! Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:43:18 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-ads.html Burma Shave ads dotted the highways of America for many years. Read some of these hilarious ads here! Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:53:24 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/scottish-folk-music.html Scottish folk music is known for its bagpipe accompaniment. Other Scottish folk music instruments include... Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:13:55 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/communism-quotes.html Here are a few communism quotes - and a song to top them off! Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:15:48 GMT