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Celebrate Saint Patricks Day with these classic Irish tunes... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:56:32 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/socialism-quotes.html Here are some socialism quotes from well-known authors. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:51:33 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/history-of-broadway-musicals.html The history of Broadway musicals spans well over a century. Many of these "classics" have formed the centerpiece of Americana culture... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:24:29 GMT 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..... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:19:54 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... Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:16:50 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/famous-love-songs.html Famous love songs are classic and unforgettable. Here is the Top Twenty pick from a professional musician... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:58:34 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/twenties-music.html Twenties Music spanned a long time period of composition. This collection of songs was popular in the twenties, but composed between 1900 - 1920.... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:56:38 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/1920-music.html 1920 music has the typical jumpy dance rhythm, and many classic songs came from this era including Singin' In The Rain and... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:34:33 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 ... Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:32:33 GMT 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, 30 Jan 2010 21:13:06 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. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:27:54 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! Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:30:46 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... Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:59:40 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! Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:35:19 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/grandmas-lye-soap.html Grandma's Lye Soap is a song, as well as an authentic concoction that is still made to this day. Do you remember..... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:55:00 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... Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:38:41 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/flying-trapeze.html The Man on the Flying Trapeze is a famous English folk song. These verses by Burl Ives will tickle your fancy! Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:27:36 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, 09 Jan 2010 06:13:14 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, 08 Jan 2010 04:17:52 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! Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:49:43 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? Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:24:25 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, 04 Jan 2010 23:23:43 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. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:36:00 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/true-meaning-of-christmas.html The true meaning of Christmas happens when the Christ child turned King touches our own lives in a very personal way. Have you ........ Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:47:04 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/greensleeves.html Greensleeves is the title of the ever popular English folk tune. It's haunting melody is also recognized as a Christmas carol Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:19:03 GMT 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, 13 Dec 2009 02:57:06 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. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:19:41 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... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:43:08 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... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:42:07 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..... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:38:56 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.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:21:08 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... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:56:28 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, 10 Nov 2009 02:08:28 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. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:06:58 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... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:46:06 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.... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:56:50 GMT 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..... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:44:36 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/english-folk-music.html English folk music originated many of our best-loved classic tunes ever popular even today. Among them are... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:48:44 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! Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:54:32 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/big-band-song-lyrics.html Big Band song lyrics belong to songs in the 40s and 50s that grew tremendously popular during the war years. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:29:08 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. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:40:31 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... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:29:36 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... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:04:45 GMT 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... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:05:12 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..... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:29:48 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, 24 Aug 2009 13:37:51 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.... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:08:47 GMT http://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/big-band-music.html 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! Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:33:28 GMT