https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/Americana-music-and-memories-blog.html <blockquote>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. </blockquote> en-us Americana music and memories Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:35:41 -0400 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:35:41 -0400 americana-music-and-memories.com https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/frank-sinatra-songs.html19b89c748ccfda6c6947d8e3a38dc46aFrank Sinatra songs are as memorable as the man himself. One of a kind! Listen to Sinatra and Pavorotti in a masterful duet rendition of "I Did It My Way!" Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:35:30 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/frank-sinatra-music.htmledeef8953a5f67804b1ac5f5180c7b0eFrank Sinatra music could only be classified as one-of-a-kind. He made the music his very own in every sense of the word. The classic popularity of his songs goes on... Sun, 9 Aug 2026 12:25:26 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/flying-trapeze.html7f3b1ed51494d196f0d48113cf7d4d00The Man on the Flying Trapeze is a famous English folk song. These verses by Burl Ives will tickle your fancy!
Sat, 8 Aug 2026 20:35:37 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/american-folk-music.htmld32fd8724108affbf71071952ca8d296American folk music has its roots deep in the soil of countries all over the world. Learn more about its colorful history here. Fri, 7 Aug 2026 12:09:03 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/father-daughter-songs.htmla6823d017b334f8be706d3c694a5489eOne of the most classic father daughter songs is this unforgettable performance by Natalie King Cole and her father... Thu, 6 Aug 2026 09:39:42 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/american-folk-songs.htmle9f25678efcef0e0759a36f44745a5b8American folk songs were written from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. Enjoy learning fascinating tidbits about these still-popular American ballads... Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:31:53 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/alexanders-ragtime-band.htmlaeb3804e9eaf006c55ef75b7b3ffa31bAlexanders Ragtime Band was a piece performed by many artists, but few as priceless as Benny Goodman on his clarinet... Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:25:49 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/socialism-quotes.htmlb4c4f558b45c859328311a61a428bf32Here are some socialism quotes from well-known authors. Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:29:32 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/famous-love-songs.html4359ed338a65ec29f5fa6acc47e5fe43Famous love songs are classic and unforgettable. Here is the Top Twenty pick from a professional musician... Sun, 2 Aug 2026 09:58:04 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/english-folk-music.html0b767cd68b56b7943838cbf97936afafExplore english folk music through classic melodies, rich history, and the stories behind enduring favorites that still resonate widely today. Sat, 1 Aug 2026 23:43:56 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/cinco-de-mayo-music.htmlcbc4183cfe0f5e03f38b7dc5330ddf37Cinco De Mayo music celebrates a rich hispanic heritage for a culture steeped in a Latin beat and rhythm. Instrumental samba music transports you to another place! Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:27:36 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-slogans.html463cc678622aedd6ad9b5a3bcdea4dbfBurma Shave slogans were entertaining to read as well as an effective innovative way to sell a product. Read some of these catchy slogans here! Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:27:10 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-show-tunes.html405c83ad572eefc9d2aab0fa297323d9Broadway show tunes - an access road for some of our greatest secular songs to entwine themselves forever into our musical memories. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:56:03 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-musicals.htmlb8379e616dfd2462b86813cf21089f2fBroadway musicals and movies featured many show tunes which became very popular in the Americana culture. Here is a listing of songs alphabetized by letter... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:54:39 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/priceless-life-advice.html528ea6f4076efe066d96a837f2d0a44aWhat priceless life advice have you read lately? As a nearly 99 year old WW II Veteran, I believe I've seen enough of life to be able to share with you... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:53:00 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-signs.htmle0222675287a84e8b02e928921778c26Burma Shave signs dotted the highway landscape of Americana for decades. What was so special about these laughable lines? Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:40:41 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-musicals-list.htmle2c6eb2f42938a5d6cdc67f320931ca1Broadway musicals list includes the famous movies and musicals M - S alphabetically. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:42:04 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-jingles.htmlf57abb2468df69e03ccd9f76db8f0c9eBurma Shave jingles were not only funny, many also had an impact on drivers. Maybe we should bring them back!
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:32:19 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/definition-of-freedom.html486e89b5a7ee7001f0ca755c69726a9bWhat is the true definition of freedom? Read this compelling essay by a WW II Navy Veteran who's seen the many faces of government leadership. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:44:24 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/oldies-music-lyrics.htmle57106f6cdeca199a08089f38e202a8eOldies music lyrics have an innocent charm about them - proof positive that lyrics don't have to be edgy to be ever-popular. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:42:15 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/broadway-music.htmlecbdf3f3b442e89438130f8a3f7089d0Broadway music and movies continue to entertain and inspire thousands. Take a peek at more Americana classics right here including "I'll Be Seeing You" Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:41:51 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-love-song-lyrics.htmlf4634a173636ca445b1394be08bfa551The 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... Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:14:50 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/1920-music.html814844e301dc946e33d241e0cb285b051920 music has the typical jumpy dance rhythm, and many classic songs came from this era including Singin' In The Rain and more Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:58:33 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/kaiser-wilhelm-ii.html1fd719fba7b2851509099bb82c1288fcKaiser Wilhelm II was the unpopular German Emperor who was in power during World War I. Soldiers made up verses to describe their distaste for the leader... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:42 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/20s-music.html04216785415d5163812e9fa8cde492e620s music produced some of our enduring favorites even to the present day. For instance, Moonlight and Roses, Stardust. and more.... Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:07:28 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave-ads.html59a3121ad8c746f79e3f82d526237b9bBurma Shave ads dotted the highways of America for many years. Read some of these hilarious ads right here! Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:07:42 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/burma-shave.html15f0bca1bf9a54aaeb750fe49d82ece4Burma Shave signs in the earlier days focused on smooth chins and their effect on the female population. Here's a fond sampling of these classic Americana ads.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:05:27 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/1920s-music.html51317c45715b974006345326a6f1efd91920s music had a style all its own. Some of the music popular in the twenties was actually written prior to that time, and ... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:55:20 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-folk-music.htmlac6c653a67873f176b0ab888c2d7bd96Irish folk music has become popular the world over for its lively beat and simple harmonies. Listen to this fiddlers paradise live dueling dancing duet that will have you kicking up your heels! Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:46:05 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-broadway-musicals.html2b4b631dba84d5711867e3e26f667ae5The best Broadway musicals have several factors in common - all produced multiple hit songs, featured top composers, and..... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:36:31 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/history-of-broadway-musicals.htmlc373f7b0b99e719641f71295dc1d43d1The history of Broadway musicals spans well over a century. Many of these "classics" have formed the centerpiece of Americana culture...
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:42:21 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/annie-get-your-gun.html360e7cc6c2ab6fba6a7933ebda799621Annie Get Your Gun is a musical based on the real life of Annie Oakley, a famous western cowgirl. Thu, 9 Jul 2026 16:06:25 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/isms.html40c71b3b051b0b6903da1474d91c7313The isms, or political systems and beliefs of government, can seem complicated. Here's a simple way to remember them!
Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:54:35 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/grandmas-lye-soap.html02d8308d9082351f9c106d9efa79af74Grandmas Lye Soap is a song, as well as an authentic concoction that is still made to this day. Remember the classic recording with 'scratchy record' vibes? Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:52:25 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/big-band-music.html3b116f919ecb0cd97969d7750586c9acEver heard Big Band music played on the piano? You'll be amazed at the orchestral sound. Recorded live piano music from a man who lived in the Big Band era! Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:53:17 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/world-war-1-music.htmlc40af1bb5cfb0b0b7e24843a4c35ecffWorld War 1 music reflected not just patriotism, but also the pain of an era. This humorous version of "My Country Tis of Thee" could be sung today as well as.. Sun, 5 Jul 2026 21:06:49 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/4th-of-july-music.html5e105333736b3c05189afa383a4d1b184th of July music is typically rousing marching band type music that stirs up memories. But there are many other inspirational tunes to inspire as well. Sat, 4 Jul 2026 13:32:03 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/hope-for-America.htmlb37d6d614fbf613652363aa01a1e36dfIs there hope for America? What does it mean to go back to our roots? Don't miss this final installment of this powerful Freedom Essay, written by a Navy Veteram now in his 80's. Sat, 4 Jul 2026 13:18:15 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/communism-quotes.htmle84385e52d5641c14989c4c793bae6b6Here are a few communism quotes - and a song to top them off! What did famous folks have to say about communism? Fri, 3 Jul 2026 14:08:16 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/kate-smith-god-bless-america.htmla9b34bc1be2aed1ed4bc7d97eb776818Kate Smith God Bless America is one of the best well-known patriotic songs of all time.... listen to her classic rendition right here! Fri, 3 Jul 2026 13:54:40 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/independence-day-song.html3917de20da76233bcaf4dcc662479391What's the best Independence Day Song? Of course, I'm opinionated, but this rendition of the USA National Anthem is absolutely spine-tingling..... Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:30:58 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/true-meaning-of-christmas.html17b590b13ed4a0b589ac1aa0ac29ae8bThe true meaning of Christmas happens when the Christ child turned King touches our own lives in a very personal way. Have you met Him? Wed, 1 Jul 2026 11:05:04 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/best-romantic-songs.html8612c2fadd433e86351a0e61ec9fd384Some of the best romantic songs don't necessarily come from a single time period. Rather, they are classic because... Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:19:42 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/big-band-song-lyrics.html38e43436595a2eb0393738fbd33a04c6Big Band song lyrics belong to songs in the 40s and 50s that grew tremendously popular during the war years. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:17:57 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/big-band-lyrics.htmlf1a60970d208558a794cc9a996f579b3Big Band lyrics include this Nat King Cole classic from 1942 - listen to it online right here! Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:14:05 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/definition-of-socialism.html820bfba9cc329f479e3403425e3b8899The vague definition of socialism gives a clue as to its true practicality...
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 20:26:17 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/1920s-music-2.htmlb60ded6a0f0b2135617833d570118eff1920s music spanned a broad range of years. These twenties classics were composed prior to 1900.... Wed, 3 Jun 2026 12:43:17 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/tax-humor.html9c6340642d2784918d1434e6e1fb1fe2We 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, 2 Jun 2026 14:51:45 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/irish-folk-songs.htmlaa8b29ec1dbc1002e77d0f4d05535a90There 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... Mon, 1 Jun 2026 17:55:03 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/war-poem.html40e9b6fc1b384ee155f930193f4af778Here's a rare gem - a war poem written by a WW II Navy veteran about the history of war and America's role. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:47:35 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/the-three-trees.html2e8bd7dcc21f9416764d002afaae491cHeard this story of the three trees? Never underestimate what God can do
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:27:25 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/listen-to-christmas-music.html5ebe1b5f2dd215f4cbacadbaf1359f29Why listen to Christmas music during this season? Have you ever wondered why some people just immerse themselves in the holiday atmosphere?
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:51:31 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/internet-christmas-music.html815f0d621354020d1ab18b8b011f05d5Internet Christmas music brings the sounds of the seasons directly into your home with just the push of a button (or move of a mouse). Sun, 17 May 2026 21:16:44 -0400 https://www.americana-music-and-memories.com/greensleeves.htmlbda73fbcfc7f8c73f6ed3538ece30032Greensleeves is the title of the ever popular English folk tune. It's haunting melody is also recognized as a Christmas carol we know today as "What Child Is This?" Tue, 12 May 2026 12:16:23 -0400