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Our lives are intimately tied to music, the songs we courted by; "our song," the songs we wept to, rejoiced with, danced to and laughed with. Many of our memories overlap the "Golden Age of Music from the 1930s and 40s. Let's talk about our musical memories and even hear a few of them.

Share your favorite songs, composers, bands and singers of the 1930s and 40s and talk about the great sounds of that era.

If you want advice on posting midi music here you may contact one of our RoundTablers who will help you find music and learn how to post a link to it. Feel free to contact Rae, Pat, or Joan for advice.

But mostly let's just talk about our musical memories.

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The discussion leader is Marilyn E.

This sounds like a nice place to spend some time. I'm looking forward to this.

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Thanks Music Man for opening this discussion, and thanks again for that copy of Cap'n Billy's Whizbang you snatched from one of your trombone players when you rescued him from that pool hall right here in River City.

Think I'll glance through and maybe post some of it in the humor section here in RoundTables. No need to worry- this is an adult audience here.

One of the songs I remember most vividly is Sentimental Journey.

It is associated in my memory with a pier in Seattle. It was there that a military band played the song while I was loading on a troop ship bound for the Pacific Theatre in WWII. That was not to be a sentimental journey home but a journey to new experiences and toward a new maturity gained in Okinawa.

The next time I saw that same pier was two years later when I disembarked from another troop ship. It was not a sentimental journey home for me as there was nobody waiting for me- It would be another two years before Maggie entered my life. There was no band, but there was a Seattle harbor fire boat sending up cascades of water as a welcome home.

But it was a journey home and for some a very sentimental one. The song now brings back the image in my mind of a young officer who was the first one off the boat. He ran down the gangplank carrying a heavy duffle bag, ran across the dock, threw the bag across the deck as if it were a bag of feathers and ran into the arms of a young lady I assume was his wife as two small children soon ran out, each grabbing a leg and hugging it. The embrace went on for some time with the kids hanging on for dear life. For the first time in my army career I realized that officers were actually human beings. I wasn't too sure about sergeants,though, although I was later to become one during the Korean Conflict, having been called back into service from the army reserves.

The music of the 40's!! Some of us lucky enough to have lived in that period, long ago, still have our memories to cherish. Here's one, Nat King Cole's "Unforgettable" Words and music--Sing along!!

UNFORGETTABLE

Un-for-get-ta-ble, that's what you are Un-for-get-ta-ble, tho' near of far

Like a song of love that clings to me How the thought of you does things to me Ne-ver be-fore has some-one been more

Un-for-get-ta-ble In ev-'ry way And for ev-er more That's how you'll stay

That's why dar-ling, it's in-cre-di-ble That some-one so un-for-get-ta-ble Thinks that I am un-for-get-ta-ble too

No nev-er be-fore Has some-one been more

Un-for-get-ta-ble In ev-'ry way And for ev-er more That's how you'll stay

That's why dar-ling, it's in-cre-di-ble That some-one so un-for-get-ta-ble Thinks that I am un-for-get-ta-ble too

THANK YOU ALL, THE MUSIC IS TREAT. jUST LOVE IT Barb.

A good old "Oldie" from the 40's--The guys all leaving to go to war--The gals working in defense plants, etc.--Sing along with the music--

Till We Meet Again

Smile the while..you kiss me sad adieu, When the clouds roll by I'll come to you, Then the skies will seem more blue... Down in lovers lane...my dearie Wedding bells will ring so merrily, Every tear will be a memory, Wait and pray each night for me, Till we meet again.

JIM - Help! I couldn't find the clickable for "Till We Meet Again." And that has very sentimental memories for me. I loved your story about "Sentimental Journey" and that music was great.

Janette,

For the most part there will be a clickable for music here according to an e-mail I got from the music man, but sometimes he just embeds the song so it plays without clicking.

Maybe later he will list some of the oldies in a jukebox message and Till we Meet again will be one of several choices you can make.

I hope more people join in and tell about their musical memories and the songs that meant a lot to them.

One of the other songs that band played on that dock was "Dance with a Dolly with a Hole in her Stocking"

I was v-mailing a girl named Dorothy at the time who I had dated before going off to war so the song had a personal meaning.

I guess the hole in the stocking was because stockings were hard to get then.

And some girls even painted them on- I don't think Dolly did- but then we didn't get that personal in our relationonship so I wouldn't know.

Good Morning All:

I am having such a good time here. Love these songs. I also couldn't find my clickable to Till we meet again but that's OK. I know the song and just sang it to myself.

See everyone later

Marge.

One of my earliest musical memories is of my father shaving. That's right...shaving. With his glasses on, sometimes his pipe in his mouth! and singing "Red River Valley", all at the same time.

I used to tease him. "Daddy, from these mountains they say YOU are going, 'cause you are so funny!" (Little girl talk here.) And he'd swoop me up and rub his shaving-creamed cheek against mine. And I would giggle and giggle.

Katie

Good Morning All! I LOVE the music. I wish I could get it all the time. Is there a way to play the music while you are visiting the other folders? I sure hope so.

"Stardust" was my favorite when I was growing up.(A very long time ago) Now "For The Good Times". My husband and I loved that song. He passed away March 1, 1990. I still miss him terribly. I was in a restaurant with my family last week. They started playing our song. I had to leave the table and go to the restroom to keep from upsetting my family. Enough of that. I still love the music.

Betty Roberts Sulphur, La.

Thanks, Jim. I hope you will have "Till We Meet Again" later. There is nothing romantic about my memory of the tune, but when I graduated from Montezuma High School many years ago, we tried a new approach to the ceremony. The Junior Class sang a song to us using that tune. And then we sang a song to them to a different tune. I remember all the words to both but have forgotten the name of the one we sang. Marge - I can sing them both in my head but the minute it comes out loud, it's just a monotone. See, I can't sing like you.

Katie Sturtz: That incident with your father shaving tells me that you had a very close family. It's nice to bring back old memories and share them with us. I enjoy going back in time and reminiscing the past. One of my favorite songs is "Moon River."

Bill Grego

Bill G.

Click for:Moon River

Concerts in the Park

Remember the "Band Concert??....Memories.... I was fortunate enough to grow up in the days when life seemed so much more relaxed, when citizens regularly took time to sit in the park and listen to what was then known as a 'Concert in the Park'. Many cities, offered those free concerts during the warm summer months.

The program included several regimental marches and so on. But the classics were not forgotten. Nor were the popular songs of the day; after all, it was the forties and it was not unknown to see the crowd break into an impromptu sing-along.

We are now well into the nineties and fast approching the new milleneum. Life is much more hectic. We seldom take the time to bend down and smell the flowers, to sit in the park and listen to a concert. We do, here in Olney, still have concerts in the City Park during the summer. Those who don't but were lucky enough to have lived in that period, long ago, still have memories to cherish.

Janette:

Especially for you, click on:..Till We Meet Again...

Ray Inskeep: Thanks for the song Moon River. I put in on my Home Page. It is a very nice version.

Bill Grego

How about singing a good old song recorded by Bing Crosby. Here are the words and I want you to sing really loudly.

OK, everyone, this is a practice session for the 17th of March!!

TOO-A-LOO-RA-LOO-RAL

Over in Killarney
Many years ago,
Me Mither sang a song to me
In tones so sweet and low.
Just a simple little ditty,
In her good ould Irish way,
And l'd give the world if she could sing
That song to me this day.

Chorus:
"Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, hush now, don't you cry!
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,
Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, that's an Irish lullaby."

Oft in dreams I wander
To that cot again,
I feel her arms a-huggin' me
As when she held me then.
And I hear her voice a -hummin'
To me as in days of yore,
When she used to rock me fast asleep
Outside the cabin door.

Band Concert Hope you have a favorite here:

That's a terrific idea, Rae. I just sat here and listened to them all!

Pat

RAE...That "Moon River" is sensational!!! Played it three times so far. Thanks to you, and to BILL (for mentioning it).

Katie

Rae: Great band concert. Hope you have some more. I'm curious about the "band", sounds like a key board with a rhythm attachment. Really enjoyable.

Are you going to put on your dancing shoes and do the Jig with us?

Welcome our Band Concert! The Period: Late Forties

Choose your tune:

Well, y'all, I am a newcomer here (though not to SeniorNet). Jim Olson lead me here. I am a Big Band maniac. Love stuff going back into the twenties. One GIANT memory: Thank God I was young enough to miss WW2, but when I did get out of the Army in 1947, my kid sister was waiting for me with "Jitterbug Know-How". On the turntable was Artie Shaw's "Summit Ridge Drive", and in no time she had me doin the Lindy like crazy. But what a tune !! That was Artie Shaw's Gramercy Five group. Had Johnny Guarniere on the (get this) HARPSICHORD !! What a record !! 'Scuse me for long-winded first time, but this stuff gets me.

RAE!...Ya did it again! Terrific music, BUT...Late Forties? I don't think so! (I'll bet your music source is younger than I am) Sousa had to be earlier than that, "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" was the Thirties, "Downtown" was late Fifties at the earliest, and "I'll Be Seeing You" was more like EARLY Forties.

Don't mean to be picky, but these young squirts have to learn that accuracy counts. (Some of them think they invented LOVE!)

More, more, Rae! You do good work!...Katie

NO KATIE: The CONCERT is in the late forties, not when the music was written. We're out in the park at a band concert. Course we have them here in the summers now. But, just pretent it's the late forties!! (Chances are though I might get something in there that wasn't written 'til the 70's, who knows!!)

Band concerts still exist in two little towns in our county. There is a variety of musical genres, but not big band. A lot of country music and especially blue grass. They are weekly concerts, on Saturday in one town and on Sunday in the other.

Downtown was the 50s or early 60s. Can any of you come up with some more 50s stuff. Moon River was great. I like the "old" songs also. Red River Valley is a favorite and I LOVE " The green green grass of home". It makes me cry every time I hear it.

Dear Pat:

This is just for you:

Green, Green Grass of Home

Hi, everybody! Jim Olson led me to this forum. Now I need some help on how to upload some of my MIDI files here. I hope I can add a song or two.

Hi Jo

Good to see you over here.

You can't load your midis directly to this site.

But if you load them to your home page then you can link them to this site making a standard href tag to the url in your home page.

It would look like this

<a href="url of midi here">clickable title here</a>

Where the url for your midi goes back to your home page and the title is what you want us to click on.

Just include that in a post here.

I had a problem getting to your home page or I would have illustrated it now.

You do have some midis on it, don't you?

I'll try again.

One of the Nicest Songs Ever written

Unchained Melody
Oh my love,
My darling
I hunger for your touch,
A long, lonely time
And time goes by so slowly,
And time can do so much.

Are you, still mine?

I need your love
God speed your love
To me

>You can't load your midis directly to this site. But if you load them to your home page then you can link them to this site making a standard href tag to the url in your home page.<<

Oops. I guess that means I can't upload songs here, because I can't upload them to my home page until I do something else ... etc. etc. Oh well. When my ship comes in and I get my all new system....... (sigh).

In the meantime, I'm enjoying the songs from others!

RAE...Ooooh, thank you! So pretty! I just sat here and let it play, and play, and play. Gulp.

Love it, and you...Katie

A Concert in the Park

LIKE IRISH MUSIC ? ?
Can You Name the Song??

Those are all well and good Irish tunes, Music Man, BUT nobody has yet come forth with my favorite..."I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen". (I'll keep listening, tho.)

Kathleen Alice

Pat Scott: Thank you for the "Green Green Grass of Home"

I also enjoyed some of the Irish tunes.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Jim and Maggie

"Killing me Softly With Your Love" is playing.

Concert in the Park

The Washington Post March-Sousa
Raindrops Keep Falling
Careless
No Name Boogie
The Very Thought of You
Would have played this, had it been written-- Send in the Clowns

That's All Folks!!

OOOOH, how delightful!!! I may stay all day.

THANKS, MUSIC MAN!!!

Katie

Concert in the Park

Mother Hubbard March

All or Nothing at All

On a Clear Day

Blue Hawaii

Georgia

Night and Day

That's All Folks!!

Oldies Music
Click on stamp to play

- "Way Down Yonder"

- " After You're Gone"

- "Yesterday"

- "Night and Day"

- "We've Only Just Begun"

What a wonderful time I've had listening to all these songs. What wonderful memories!!! Thanks everyone!!!!

Concert In The Park is delightful. I continue to be amazed at the expertise of so many of you! Thank you for entertaining and educating us!

I worked my way from the beginning to the end of this folder and enjoyed every song. There is such a variety of songs. Really enjoyed them and look forward to many more concerts here in Musical Memories.

Larry

Musical Memories is sooooo enjoyable...Thank you- Thank you

all so much.

Careless and The Very Thought of You, are two of my favorites.

I intend to listen to the whole folder.

A Concert in the Park

America the Beautiful--A Medley

I'll Get By

Your Cheatin Heart

When the Saints Come Marchin In

Nice and Slow

That's All Folks!!

Thanks for the country music. Loved it.....got any good 50s tunes?

A Concert in the Park
50's Music

Love Potion #9

That'll be the Day

LaBamba

Earth Angel

Chantilly Lace

That's All Folks!!

How's this one?

In the Mood?

Herb Harari, Thank you for your wonderful keyboard. I put most of your songs and some of the others here on my desktop in windows. Now, I can just click on whatever I'm in the mood for and have music. My desktop is filled with icons.

but it saves me searching everytime I want to hear a favorite. I love this site. Keep the music coming!

At Larry's suggestion, I downloaded MidiPlus and got rid of the icons on my desktop. I now can play all my music randomly or in order, or one at a time. It's really great. Thanks Larry.

I've been doin' some surfin' tonight and came up with some pretty neat music. I'd like to share it with you. I hope you like it.

New York New York

I was going to add more to the above post but bounced myself off and lost the opportunity to edit and add. So I hope I do it right this time.

When I went to retrieve the other music I wanted to share, including another version of New York New York, I got bounced off and lost my opportunity to edit. So, here are the rest of them. I hope you enjoy them.

Over the Rainbow
Day and Night
Frankie and Johnny
When the Saints Come Marching In
Yakatty Sax..Don't miss this one!

Dawn, Isn't that MidiPlus player fun. You can set up all kinds of different programs and put as many numbers together into a program as you want. Thanks for the songs, most of these I didn't have.

Larry

I found a really neat site for classical music in midi format. Just click on the following:

Classical Music

Larry

Last night when I posted those songs, they played okay. This morning when I tried to click on them, I got the message "Can't set guest privileges. Larry, any suggestions? Were you able to hear the music?

Yes, the Midi Plus player is fun. I've been spending a lot of time I don't really have, downloading music.

Here is the site I where I tried to get those songs. There are many, many songs of all types.

Al's Miscellaneous Midi's

It's a great site.

Dawn,

I just revisited the site again, after having done so about 10 minutes ago, and downloaded a file and am now listening to the Marine's Hymn. Perhaps there were too many people at the site when you tried to visit. I know what you mean about the time, but once you download them you have them available. I must have close to 200 midi files and will be saving more as I really enjoy them while working on the computer.

Larry

DAWN...Thank you so much for "New York, New York"! I really love that song. (Sorry, Liza. I prefer Frank's version.)

LARRY...The "Marine's Hymn" is great, but I'm in The City mood tonight. Maybe next time...

Katie

When I was working Near Greenville' Ms. in the late thirties there were several night spots with crap tables, slot machines and hard likker. On weekends there were pretty good bands and entertainment. There is one tune that they used to play a lot called "South". Either then or later, a band leader named Benny Moten played and recorded 'South". Can any of you give me any help. I would like to find a recording.

I didn't intend to break the page. Why have you stopped? I am so new to the net that I am afraid to try anything new. The Senior Net is great. I have been back to message No. 1 in this series and listened to a lot of the music. I will listen to it all later. Larry, can you give me the address for Midi-Plus Player? I was in college during the big band era. We had all the big bands for our spring and winter formals. In the same city, I attended African-American events as a spectator and heard the Count Basie,Jimmie Lunceford,Chick Webb and Duke Ellington orchestras. I won't start on my favorite songs now but may later.

Al,

You certainly won't break any page here in the RoundTables by posting to them. Sometimes we just get peaks and valleys in posting to certain discussions.

Just click on the following to get the MidiPlus player. I use it all the time and think is is great as it is easy to use and you can program into it. Am looking forward to having more time to download more midi files to set up additional programs. Just be sure you have the midi files in the folder or subfolder where you want them to be because if you move the files you will have to redo your program in the MidiPlus. Found this out by experience. Not a big problem, just frustrating. Here is the clickable:

MidiPlayer

Larry

Hello. Oh, those musical memories. We did have the greatest music in our generation.

I wish the more tender ears of today's youngsters were not so strained by the discordant sounds of what passes for music today. Oh, yes, occasionally a beautiful song comes along to soothe our own assaulted ears, and gives us pleasure.

These young people should listen to the oldies once in a while, and perhaps they would change their leanings.

Rose Garden

Think it is interesting that many of the young people have discovered Tony Bennett after he appeared on the MTV. They are discovering that they really like him and consider him "cool".

Welcome our Band Concert!

Choose your tune:

That's All Folks!!

I latched on to the Senior.net two weeks ago,then I had trouble with my Zip drive,which had to be replaced.It messed up my pc.I'm back online again and am surfing the area again and found the midis.I have a request and am wondering if someone can follow through.Is it possible to put the High and the Mighty on your list of great songs? Win

Re: My message No. 64. I found my tape of "South" in the "Red Hot Jazz Archives" at www.technoir.net/jazz/ . I ordered and have received the tape from Rounder Records ,One Camp Street, in Cambridge Mass. The tape is by Guy Van Duser & Billy Novak. Included on the tape are "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans","I've got a feeling I'm Falling","Lover Come Back to me" and "Caravan". The "Jazz Archives" have a lot of very classy presentations on all the bands and musicians of the 1890-1940 time period. Many of these musicians and a lot of the music originated in New Orleans but New York, Chicago and Memphis are included.Try this site.I think you'll really find it interesting.

Musical Memories are certainly very inspirational.Alot of hard work and love must have gone into the program.I gotta' tell you .My neighbors love to spend an evening with me just to hear the music which sounds so much better when I send the sound through my Bose radio.Thank you for the enjoyment.

WIN

Music for Sat. Nite

That's All Folks!!

A Little Class-i-cal Piano

Rae:

Love the music. "Behind Closed Doors" is a favorite of Doug and I and we used to dance to it at fireman parties back in NY. Thanks.

Pat H

No one has come up with the song The High and the Mighty as yet,well,for that matter,the movie isn't out either.Who can tell me where, in the music department,can I hear The Lost Chord?

Rae,

Thanks for that beautiful piece. My mother played it on the piano when I was a kid. That sure brought back memories and a few tears.

Thanks. Esther

Music, Music, Music

"Opus One"

"It's a Small World"

"Sentimental Journey"

"Liebestraume"

"Moon River"

Hello Everyone,It's almost Christmas time again.The time goes so fast when one has interests such as computers and music.Senior Net was one of my favorites when I was a novice a year ago.I haven't found a site that is better since then.Upgrading is being done all the time but no one has come up with The Lost Chord nor The High and the Mighty.I haven't given up hope.Maybe somebody will see the titles and follow through..Win

Hello
I've got a question for all you music buffs..does anyone remember what musical show or movie this song is from? I only have the words:
"Dawn's promising skies, petals on a pool, drifting, imagine these in a pair of eyes and this is my beloved.
Strange spice from the South, honey through the comb sifting, imagine these on one eager mouth and this is my beloved"

I hope there is someone out there who has the answer.
Thanks,
Jere

Jere - that's fom Kismet I believe

Thank you Adrienne, you are right. I got the answer yesterday.

This is the first time to listen to your music...and memories of the past started coming back. How sentimental but I feel young again.

dan

Rae, I just found this wonderful music. I love music as long as it is good. I was listening to Shubert for a while and then went back to index. I listened to MonaLisa and It's a small world just now. So glad I found this. I played clarinet , violin and now am learning on the Mountain Dulcemer. I'll be back here soon. By the way my middle name is Rae.

Hello Everyone. Can anyone give me the words to a Stevie Wonder recording," Isn't She Lovely". He wrote the song for his little girl and I want to sing it to my little granddaughter. Love the melody just don't know all the words.

Thank you

Yolanda

hello , i just found the round table and am listening to sentimental journey and brings back lots of good memories, i am sure i will be back on this round table. betty

Weo, I remember "The Lost Chord", as my Mother often played it on the piano. For whatever reasons, I recall that I didn't like it very much because it was slow, and I liked lively music better. However, in my mind's eye, I can see her sitting at the piano with the sheet music, playing and singing it. I had totally forgotten it until now. Thanks for the memory!

I just found this folder, so far I haven't read it all, my memory is that of South Pacific. I fell in love with Juanita Hall who played "Bloody Mary" years later I was the soloist at a church service, and afterwards a fellow who is in local theater paid me a compliment on it, in reply I laughingly said, "when you put on South Pacific I'll play the part of Momma, I couldn't remember the roles name. Eighteen months later I got the part, absolutely terrified of facing an audience, it wasn't too bad, ten years after that I got the part again. Remembering Juanita Hall, I actually became "Bloody Mary" and to this day I am still greeted as "Mary", I don't think the folks knew my real name. That was my fifteen minutes of fame. Never made any money at it. I wasn't that good, but it was a wonderful experience for me and one I will always treasure.

Eileen!

That was so interesting to read.

Thanks for "remembering".

Pat

Here is another wonderful folder! I will be back.

Here's a good "Oldie"

Rae,

thanks for that . I enjoyed it very much.

Joan

Rae, that is great.

Here is another real oldie. This one sounds so happy. It makes me think of more carefree times even though it was old when I was having those times.

By The Light Of The Silvery Moon

Well, folks, are you ready for a real "tear jerker"??? I'm still crying as I post this!!

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If you can't hear the music, Click here

Old Shep
Words & Music by Foley - Westpar
Sequenced and Performed by: Sal Grippaldi
When I was a lad
And old Shep was a pup
Over hills and meadows we'd stray
Just a boy and his dog
We were both full of fun
We grew up together that way

I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
Shep was right there
To the rescue he came
He jumped in and then pulled me out

As the years fast did roll
Old Shep he grew old
His eyes were fast growing dim
And one day the doctor looked at me and said
I can do no more for him, Jim

With hands that were trembling
I picked up my gun
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
I just couldn't do it
I wanted to run
I wish they would shoot me instead

He came to my side
And looked up at me
And laid his old head on my knee
I stroked the best friend
that a man ever had
I cried so I scarcely could see

Old Sheppie he knew he was going to go
For he reached out and licked at my hand
He looked up at me just as much as to say
We're parting, but you understand

Old Shep he has gone
Where the good doggies go
And no more with old Shep will I roam
But if dogs have a heaven
There's one thing I know
Old Shep has a wonderful home

Pat: Thank you for posting that. I just love it and remember it from childhood. It reminds me of my childhood dog, a black cocker named Albert. He was a faithful friend and life was not fair with him.

I have taken this one with me to cry over again.

I remember my family loved the song Old Shep and I haven't heard it in years. Thanks for a rendition of that wonderful song!

Now that I have somewhat recovered from the effects of "Old Shep" I want to share another oldie that I found last night while I was looking for something else. The best ones are always found that way.

Side By Side

Musical Memories is beautiful. Frank's page is marvelous. When I quit crying over old shep, I'll listen to the others. What a beautiful thing you all have done!! edith

First i want to say hello to everyone and i hope all are having a good Sunday. Second i just found musical memories and how nice, i love the music. it is so relaxing it makes you want to cry. I just love it.

Pat , old shep, Lord i have not heard that in i can't remember how long.

Didn't we have some good music in our days. It really was the best.

now that i have finished crying over ole shep i will get on with reading. thanks so much Pat it was lovely.

Jim dance with a dolly with a hole in her stocking now that is really old, i can barely remember that one. But i do remember the name.

Jim i do remember the painted stocking, i was born in 32 so i think i was really to young for that, in those days young girls did not wear stocking we were still in bobby socks but i do remember it.

Betty i know what you mean by having to leave the table at a restaurant, but the memories we have are mostly good ones.

Well i hate to leave this but i must go and fix some dinner. It was so nice.

it was great, thanks

I enjoyed this round table so much this afternoon i had to come back.

Well, Betty I'm sure glad you did. we'll try to get more "golden oldies" in here very soon.

Pat

Speaking of "Oldies", did any of you, in grade school, learn to sing "There Are Fairies At the Bottom of My Garden"? Sure would be fun to hear that again.

PAT SCOTT, I somehow lost my URL for "We'll Meet Again". If you still have it, I'd appreciate giving it to me again.

I am so glad to find this place. I have never been here and I just love it. Thanks so much.I love Glenn Miller music. Mary

By god,,, look at all the talent everywhere. I realy enjoy this, like coming home.A lot of the time everything looks to us like all values are gone, but it has to be us "old Folks" to keep everything meaningful, also we probably have learned to relax and realy enjoy what matters most. Thanks for the music.( makes me feel like I need to catch up and get better use out of the old puter,and my own mind.

I'm so sorry, Dean!!!

I just now see your message after using so many kleenex in the "Listening to Music" discussion where you've posted our mutually favourite song. So, I guess you found it or probably our friend Terri told you where to find it!!

With my computer problems, I got way behind in checking out these discussions but that's all behind me now. And I have THAT song playing in the background!!

Pat

Pat, LOL, I didn't tell him. He found it all by himself I guess. Thanks for thinking I know where everything is.

Just found this area today and I feel it is a coincidence because- When I went to our local library yesterday, they had rearranged everything and that is how I found something wonderful.

They have a entire new area with CDs so the first one that I saw was Teresa Brewer. The songs that she sings 'Till I Waltz Again With You, A Tear Fell, Let Me Go Lover, etc" really brought back memories. I do not have a CD player so I do use the CD rom on the computer. Check out your libraries- you may be surprised too.

ALICE...Teresa Brewer was from my hometown, Toledo. We sure knew when she was in town, as she was one of our big celebraties.

Hi music lovers,, This is my first visit to this site and being a musician for most of my life I think this will be a great site to frequent. My instuments were Piano, Organ and now midi keyboards. I am married and have married children and am more or less retired with occasional gigs here in SW Florida.. I love the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Thank you for letting me in your site.

Alice that is a wonderful idea. I also play them on my computer as do not have a cd player, but we don't really need one .

Welcome Ernie!!

I'm so happy that you posted here. I'm really looking forward to seeing more from you. I used to teach piano and I studied a few other instruments but midi is something I really don't understand so I'll really be happy if you tell us here all about it.

Pat

Hi Ernie,

WElcome to the page. If you are interested in midi, have you visited our Discussion on midi. Just click here on the blue Midi music- For Midi Musicians and you will be there.

Joan

Thank You Pat for the warm welcome. I have been playing midi keyboards and organ but not midied together..Maybe I'm too old but I am going to learn how and get hooked up to my computer. Also I have done some sequenced recordings to tape..Wish I was a little smarter on this midi bit... Thanks again, Ernie

Ernie, we have a terrific discussion that you may enjoy also in the Arts, Crafts and Entertainment folder called "Listening to Music".

People are posting their favourite songs each day and by the end of it, I have enough saved to last me awhile.

Maybe we'll see you there as well as in here.

Pat

Thank you for a beautiful folder. I'm not talented musically, but I love just about all types of music, and it is an important part of my life.

Does anyone know where I can find the words and music for "Teddy Bears Picnic"? I'd like my grandchildren to hear this song. I heard it recently on the Oscar Award program. First time I'd heard it in years. During our walks in the woods, grandchildren could learn about the picnic the teddy bears had.

Thank you.

I have always been a great fan of the Street Singer, Arthur Tracy, And I just wondered if anyone in your group had ever heard of him. He played the accordian and his most famous song was "MARTA", which also was his signature tune. I am most interested in finding out what happened to this guy, he just dropped out of sight in the late 30s. Also, I must tell you that my grand niece said to me "Uncle Charlie your music puts me to sleep," and I told her, "I guarantee, that when you get to be my age your music ain't gonna put you to sleep, even if you can hear it then". Thank you for listening to my blether.

I've tried several times to post here, and it doesn't seem to come up with the other messages. My question is, "Does anyone have the lyrics for the song, 'I've got the World On a String"?

Ken Studebaker, over in the Arts folder, has the words to just about every song ever written. If you have LOTS of time, start at the top and read, read, read. It's called "Pop Songs", I think.

songs

Enjoy!

I followed the banner, <BG> so while I am here I will leave this memory. I'm sure everyone will remember it.
I'll Be Seeing You

Visit Bis' Busy-Nest

Oh! my goodness. Just clicked on the Musical Memories pciture at the top of Page - and look what's here! My whole life has been music and still is. I couldn't exist without it from Classical right straight thru to Rhythm & Blues, good low key Jazz, Mel Torme, Sinatra, Sammy Davis, P.Metheny, Dave Grusin, Bob James Etc.,Etc. I have as much classical as everything else, but am on an older Computer, from two of my Grandsons that we are slowly - as I have the money - upgrading. Right now I have the old Real sound which wont accept much. And I have Musical Memeories galore. I have a 7 CD player. When feeling the need to bolster my being I put on SInatra Duets (I have two disks of these) Sammy Davis, Mel Torme (my all time favorite), Stan Kenton, Wes Montgomery , etc. , close all the windows and enjoy.

Charlie, I not only remember the steet singer, but Marta was and is one of my favourite songs, I don't know if it was one of my own books, but I remember reading about him, so I will have a look and see. Someone else I loved to go and hear was Ivor Novello in his own musicals, anyone from the UK will know him. I loved his "Perchance to Dream" I grew up with a father who could sing, he also played several instruments,

Good Day to all, got here before I went to the Cafe. What a great place. I still have a lot of the recordings from way back when, some original Bing Crosby, Glen Miller, etc. I even have some from my Grandmother's old phonograph. On my way to the Cafe see you there.

To B. Horn...

I have words and music to "Teddy Bear's Picnic." Have sent e-mail asking for your address to send to you.

to Jo Gibilisco: I have the words to "Got the World on a String". I dont know if my E-mail address is straightened out yet - but you can give it a try--------- lyncenday@nnc.net

Aren't those banners great, they lead us to so many wonderful places. Terri, enjoying your music right now. I think it may be a keeper too.

Great place, thanks to our "Banner Makers"!! I never knew this folder existed. Taking the music with me, Terri - THANKS!!

Hello friends, this is one of my favorite folders, i love music

Ok Folks:

This has been running through my head while I was cleaning up from dinner.....why heaven knows........when was it out and what is the end of it? Here goes:

I have a love e ly bunch of coconuts
See them all a standing in a row
Big ones, small ones, some as big as your head

That is all I remember.......and why I remembered that is a total mystery to me. :>}

Pat H

PAT -------- I sure hope someone comes up with an answer to your question - because now it is running thru my head ! It was sung with a Cockney accent, that I know. Suzanne

Good grief Suzanne.........I am sorry..help us someone!! :>) Pat H

Got the answer in the Remember When folder where I also posted the begining. I am so happy.....probably will not remember all of it anyway.....but here you are Suzanne

Big ones, Small ones, Some as big as your head

Give them a twist, a flick of the wrist

That's what the showman said----OH Ive got a lovely bunch of coconuts,

Every ball you throw will make you rich

There stands me wife, the idol of my life singing

Roll a bowl a ball a penny a pitch!

Theresa

Hello everyone, you all are so good with this stuff, i remembe the song but certainly could not have come up with the words.

I am spending the morning saying - THANK YOU. Now, if I had a fancy Computer with mike et al, I would sing it for you and do a tolerable performance too.

Does anyone have the Piano Music for - "My Foolish Heart" ???? Marian Mc Partland made an appearance on PBS Sunday Morning a year or so ago, played it, then said Pat Metheny also had done it. It's an oldie, very late 40's, just lovely, calm, simple ascending melody.

In case you don't get to "Boots Tidbits", we have been having a Name That Tune feature. Come on over and give it a try!

Boots Tidbits

Boots

Any and all who are interested in Hit Parade and popular music of the past---come on into the Pop Music Memory Game! Post a few words from your favorite song, whether it is well known or obscure. We like to guess everything from oldies out of the l930's, World War II songs, '50's ballads or Broadway musical selections. Please join us!

Suzzane:

Merv Griffith had a record of "I've got a loverly bunch of coconuts' back in the late 40 or fifties.

Don

This is great too...Marylin E.

hello everyone, i have been working outside so not on to much but wanted to drop in and say hello to all

Good Morning,

Does "anyone" here by chance remeber a song titled "Adorable One" done by Joe Simon in the mid 60's??? This song has special meaning for me and I've been searching for the words or (best of all) a copy of the actual recording for a long time. I can only remember some of the words, but the chorus went something like this:

I can say that you are my adorable one

I can say that you are my adorable one

You're a dream beyond compare

You're the answer to my prayer

I can say that you are my adorable one

Any info would be greatly appreciated

Linda

Suzanne , I looked for "My foolish heart" among my own music, can't find it, but years ago, it became a hit when Doris Day sang it, maybe one of the record stores could point you to it. It has always been a favourite of mine.

Hello to everyone, fancy meeting you here!!!!!!!!!!!!. Yes, "My Foolish Heart is soooo pretty. I dont know if anyone can make head or tails of the following but I'll try . Notes: descending in treble octave: A - G ~, C (then going up) E, back to C, up to A,B,A - A,A, (down to) D ~ (up) F,A,B. The last six notes are , "Be still my foolish heart". I have made my own score of the notes to song, so all is not lost, just thought I'd like to see the real thing if anyone had it.

How about " The Maxwell House Coffee" song ?????

OOOoops! Was just looking in to the Pops Music Memory Game folder and they've done the Maxwell House Coffee - Time song. So any questions will be answered there. (Sorry, didin't know about that Folder).

Do any of you remember Jeannette McDonald and Nelson Eddy--what beautiful music--I have a c/d of their music and boy does it bring back the memories and even tears--"Ah Sweet Mystery of Life", "Indian Love Call", "Italian Street Song", etc.

Yes, Sue.--I too was a big fan .--Saw every movie they ever made. Hard to believe that "teenagers were ever that innocent.--

Sue i remember that music, really pretty, they don't make music like that today.

Sue: Yes, I liked them also and still have record albums of their songs. Wonder if they are worth anything now? Have no idea of the condition......have not played them in years.

Pat H

My mother was a fan of Janette McDonald and Nelson Eddy and I personally loved the Italian Street Song - Still do. Mother also loved Alice Faye - and she was such a nice person. Sorry to see her leave us, kind of makes me realize how old I am. And how about Deanna Durbin ? my favorite of hers is "Can't Help Singing" by Jerome Kern, and as for "Musical Memories", how many are linked to his music, probably more than we realize. Victor Herbert ??? Gracious!!!

Pat don't get rid of them until you check, you could be sitting on a gold mine

Linda Davis: am sort of late responding to you but come over to Pops Music Game and ask the host about your song - probably via e-mail. He will be lots of help. Then stay around awhile and enjoy the Game. That goes for anyone else too.

Suzanne...His lips were much too close to mine, beware my Foolish Heart, but should our eager lips combine, then let the fire start...for this time it isn't fascination...or a dream that will fade and fall apart...this time, this time it's love my Foolish Heart. Hope this helps you out some, golly! I haven't thought of that song for years and years and all of a sudden the words just came tumbling out...I don't even remember who had the popular version out, do you?

Shirley: No, I dont know who sang this, nor when it was somewhat popular - really nothing about where it came from. I suspect around 1950, but not certain. Aren't the words something? I think it begins something like - The night is like a melody, Be still my foolish heart ---. What I am looking for is the music. Dont suppose I'll ever find it, but maybe the host on Pops Music Memory Games can help. Come on over and enjoy the Game. Just looking at the names and words, etc. of all the songs that are mentioned there brings back memory after memory you didn't think you had.

Shirely one of my favorite songs, Fasination. It is so pretty .

Hi, Bboo, I like that song, too. Did Pat Boone popularize it? Also, what about April Love. And, I at first liked Moon River until it was played so much I was thoroughly tired of it.

Ruth Ann

Hi all!! Want to tell you about a group in Tampa Florida area. Went to here them do a program called "The Rock and the Rabbi"

12 men all dressed in black, (requirements were they had to sing and play an instrument). 1 was the story teller, 1 was the rabbi, 1 was the rock (Peter) The Rabbi, (jesus). this show was so incredible that I ended up in tears. If they ever put out a video (I discussed with then and they said yes) you must get it. The music was written by one, the words by another and they all sang parts of the story, I do not profess to be overly religious but I am a christian and this was the most beautiful production I have had the luck to see and hear.

Patt

Patricia's message above sounds as though it was a wonderful show. Has anyone ever seen a staged version - oh, of a lot of things: Hello Dolly, Oklahoma, Camelot, South Pacific, etc.? or does anyone like semi-classical or classical music?

SUZANNE - I saw South Pacific and Harvey. Can't remember if I saw any others. That Christmas one that I can't think of the name right now. CRC!

SUZANNE...we saw "Carousel" many years ago, after having listened to, and practically memorized, the Broadway Cast album. At the intermission I found out other people were having trouble understanding the words, so was delighted that we knew them all.

I've also seen "Sweeney Todd", "Nunsense", "1776", and several others, whose names escape me at the moment.

RAE - Reminds me of Nat King Cole.

Hi, I work for a large firm, so have had the opportunity to see several stage productions at reduced prices, including CATS and MISS SAIGON. It's wonderful to participate in such live performances.

My most memorable performances, though, were the Peabody College rendition of SOUTH PACIFIC (the first musical I had ever seen) and my sons' school performance of OKLAHOMA! which starred, guess who, both of my sons as Curly and Will. :=)

Rae, Thanks for Unforgetable. Very nice easy listening music.

I am from Texas so I like Country and Western music, but I also like the great band era music, and anything that is considered Easy Listening. I like some Rock music, but not the hard rock or rap. I don't care for Opera either, too high pitched and hurts my ears. I really like the songs that were played during the war era. Smoke gets in your eyes, Canteen, Don't you Sit Under the Apple Tree With anyone else by me. and lots more.

ILA - You are my kind of gal. I love C/W and Easy Listening. I hardly ever mention the C/W here where I live cuz most people don't care for it. Am finding more and more tho that do. Is great stuff.

Do you know what you get when you play a C/W song backwards?

I'll bite - What do you get??????? I saw Nunsense about 4 years ago. Wasn't that a hoot ? I just loved it particularly since I went to a R.C. academy, grades 1 thru 8. Ila, I dont like Opera either. Some Country and Western is okay, but I prefer I guess what is called 'soft' music - altho not always. Yet I love to hear a good Guitar player and Banjo.

You get your car back, your house back, your wife back....etc.

They don't write songs like they did when we were young, do they? I loved Danny Kaye, Doris Day, Frankie laine and lots of others. I live in Denmark and find it difficult to find CD's with the old songs but when I go to London in HMV for instance they have a department called Nostalgia and I often find something I like there. I had a record many years ago called Over the Mountain, don't remember who played/sang but there was a 'pitiful' girl singing and she kept starting on the wrong beat and a man's voice said 'let the little lady sing', all part of the record of course and amusing. I'd love to see if I could find that one, also Sugar Bush with Doris Day ? O well, all nostalgic memories, don't suppose I'll ever hear them again.

I really enjoy this page, as a very new Internet surfer I think it's great to be able to hear from all you nice people in USA.

I live in Denmark, just outside Copenhagen and would love to hear from any of you.

all the best,

Joy

Welcome, Joy! - We're glad to have you join us here in the RoundTables and I hope you'll be around a lot.

You're right, they don't make songs like when we were young. In those days it was music, not noise. Of course sometimes the lyrics.... Mairzey Doats; Chickery Chick; Hut Sut Ralston; Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo... weren't they fun?

JEANNE - How about the "Little Blue Man" and the "Purple People Eaters"?

Now, I remember them, JHB. My youngest daughter would cry when she heard about the "little blue man". When you think of it, I guess she was right. "I wov you, I wov you" said the little blue man.

JOY: So glad to hear from you. There are Net addresses for information about some CD's, etc., &/ or Search addresses over in the Pops Music Memories folder. Look thru the recent messages. Then, I live on the outskirts of Atlanta, GA. There is a great store down the road called Media Play that I go to often. What they dont have they can get. If you have an idea of what you'd like I'll be happy to look and see what's available, send you a list and then get you whatever you might like. And isn't this Internet a wonderful thing? JEANNE LEE: I've been trying to recall the words in Hut Sut Ralston, etc. for 2 week!. Are there any real words in there ? all I know are the goofy ones, and didn't we have a good time with it all?

JHB, A Western Country?

Suzanne, You are my kind of gal. I love good old banjo picking and fiddle playing too and also Cajan Music I love Polkas and German music also. What kind of music folder is this supposed to be? Can we talk about any kind of old music here?

Ok! JHB, very funny. I guess you are right about that, And Mother got un run over by a big old train? hehe.

Joy N, Welcome to this spot. We enjoy having you come remember with us. Have you visited in the Cafe yet or other folders on Senior Net? I know you would enjoy talking with everyone here. We have people from all over the world just about posting on SN and love to hear from all of them.

Jeanne Lee, Yes those were great songs. When I was younger I used to not understand the words as they were supposed to be and I always sang Mares eat oats and goats eat oats and little lambs eat ivy a kid will eat ivy too wouldn't you. And the church song "Bringing in the Sheathes" I always sang Bringing in the sheets. I could just picture in my young mind some woman out bringing in sheets off the line. Funny how one remembers those things.

JHB and Sharon G. Boo Hoo, I don't think I ever heard the Little Blue Man. It must have been after my time-- like in the 60's? I do remember the Purple People Eater though.

ILA - How about "Gramma got run over by a reindeer"? That is a bit more recent. hehehehe

Hallo again, everybody and thank you for your answers. SUZANNE C.C. it was kind of you to offer to get a list of songs from your local shop. When you have a moment I'd be very grateful for your help. Thank you. Another thing - it sounds so exciting when you say you live in Atlanta. Makes me think of Gone with the Wind. I have only been to America once and that was on a business visit with my husband to Boston and I haven't been anywhere else but we hope to visit again sometime but not on business.

All the best, Joy

Hi, Joy. Where do you live?

Ruth Ann

JOY: Dont visit Atlanta in the summer - that is unless you like 95 + degree weather and high humidity. Somehow, I honestly think in answer to thousands of prayers, we had cooler than usual temps. during the Summer Olympics. It will be awhile before I get to Media Play because of the heat. In-the-meantime, do you have a tape player? ILA: I like anything that's Happy, toe tapping, foot stomping stuff including the Classics. It's got to be happy tho. I have an album of Cajun (Beausoleil) music. I like McGee's Reel among others. Also have the Gypsy Kings - altho I do believe I am supposed to be speaking of Musical Memories. My Grandfather - the one I'm always speaking about - played the fiddle. Gramma played the piano by ear and sang. It was lively, especially when Gramma would get up and dance the jig. My Gosh - I haven't thought of this in years.

Smoke gets In Your Eyes

Hallo again! To Ruth Ann Bice: I live just outside Copenhaven, Denmark, in the suburb of Taastrup. It's nice here, Denmark is a lovely country to live in. We usually have quite horrid weather, rainy and windy and chilly, then suddenly it's summer and everything is the clearest green you every saw and a delicious smell in the air.

And to Suzanne C.C. I have sent you an e-mail to thank you for sending info about where to get nostalgic music. I really appreciate your interest, so again, thank you. And yes, I have got a tape player.

All for now, and all the best,

Joy

ILA: you mentioned something the other day - the POLKA. Have you ever danced the polka? What fun. I grew up in Schenectady, NY, at that time a fairly diversefied melting pot of familes from European countries. So many of the boys I went to High School with played the accordian and there were lots of small bands featuring the accordian. Everyone danced the Polka. It usually took a large place such as the HS Gym, but what fun. Remember the song, "The Beer Barrel Polka"?? Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun.... And my, did these boys ever know how to dance it.

JHB, yeah, but it wasn't Christmas. hehe.

Joy, I hope you and hubby will get to come back to the USA sometime and visit several of our wonderful states. We have some very pretty ones here.

Suzanne, I remember my dad getting up and dancing a jig too. Isn't that funny!

Rae, Thanks for the music while we read the posts.

Suzanne, I married into a German family and they all danced the Polka's and other German type dances at every occasion. I never did learn how to dance as I grew up in a very strict Baptist atmospher so didn't learn how. I just love to listen to the music and watch others dance. I have tried several times to learn but have two left feet it seems. One time when I was trying to dance my partner said "Let me do the leading" so I guess I wasn't doing it right. haha.

Rae, thanks for the Polka. Had me hopping all over the place.

RAE...sorry, Dear, but I had to turn it off. Will come back tomorrow. You see, it's 1:20, and I'd hate to wake up the lady upstairs. Giggle!

Ruth i am not sure about fasination but i do know that pat Boone made April love.

Ila i also like all the old kinda war songs, they were so good.

Suzanne, talking about not liking opera, i went to the colliseum in Italy and to an opera, Verdi and it was a hot italian night and sitting on stone steps in this ruins, which certainly is history, but i walked out, i did not understand the show i was miserable withthe heat and uncomfortable so i left. Most people would give their right arm to be where i was. and i left.

Joy glad you are here, Does anyone rememember ( crazy question) Kate Smith. Oh was she good. When the moon comes over the mountain was her theme song and could she sing GOD BLESS AMERICA

Jhb, purple people eaters, was that a crazy song. but at least you could understand it, more than you can today.

Ila Mares se oats, and doeses dotes, and little lamse divey, wasn't that fun. who sang that, bing crosby ?

Joy they are just now coming out with a new GONE WITH THE WIND i am not sure what is new about it. but that was a great movie, my mother would not let me see that when i was a child. To much sex and violence. Ha Ha, and look at what they have today.

Suzaanne yes i remember those songs, and danced to them , what great fun.

Rae thanks so much for the music, i do enjoy.

BBOO...what is "new" about "Gone With the Wind" is that they have restored the color and the music to their original looks and sounds. The last time I saw it on TV the color was either faded or muddy. I just might go see it in a theater.

It seems to me that as I was coming home from school in the afternoon, Kate Smith's TV program was on. Yes, she sure could sing those two songs but alas I don't remember any others and I'm sure there must have been lots.

bboo, In my opinion, Kate Smith was the only one who could really sing God Bless America as it should be sung. She was the greatest when it came to that one. I think you may be refering to the old film they found and are repairing it using a computer to correct any damage to the old film. It is supposed to be the original film that they are bringing back.

Katie, I see you answered bboo about Gone With The Wind before I got here, but I added a little so will leave it.

Sharon, Kate Smith did sing other songs, but at the moment I couldn't tell you what they were. I have a take of her songs so know there were more than those two on it.

Okay Katie, i wondered what was new about it. I kinda liked the old color, sometimes i don't think they really improve on things.

Ila you are so right,she could sing God Bless America like no body else ever could then or in my opinon since.

Does anyone remember OPEN THE DOOR RICHARD and SPEAK LOW ?

I remember open the door Richard. hehehe Funny song.

Yes, I remember both songs.

Open the Door Richard, Open the door and let me in....

Speak low, when you speak love...

I've just been over to Pop Music thanking Katie for giving me a last name - Carmen Mc Rae. Got her CD. She sings Speak Low. I do like the way she does it. It's one of my favorite songs

As for Kate Smith - all yesses to God Bless America. However, she sang just about anything I think. We used to watch her on TV. She did make God Bless America into a famous and very much loved song, I would imagine it's going to be played &/or sung a lot at all the up-coming Fourth of July Ceremonies.

Hi ....Its nice to know that others have memories of those tunes and times! The war years back then were just full of wonderful alive songs. I'll bet almost everyone has a special memory tune for thier courtship-marriage time! Everytime I hear STRING OF PEARLS I remember someone long gone but never forgotten.

I hope the following does not conflict with any other folders - I dont think it will - I'm just making a statement of sorts. Talk about MUSICAL MEMORIES try this one: "This is the G.I. Jive, man alive, it starts with the bugler blowin reverie over your bed when you arrive. Jack, that's the G.I. Jive, Roo-tle-tee toot! Jump in your suit, make a salute, 'Voot'. After you wash and dress, more or less, You go to your breakfast in a beautiful little cafe they call the mess. Jack, when you convalesce, Out of your seat, into the street, make with the feet - 'Reet'. If you're a P.V.T. your duty is to salute the L.I. E.U.T. But if you brush the L.I.E.U.T. The MP makes you KP on the QT - This is the G.I. Jive, man alive, They give you a private tank, That features a little device called fluid drive. Jack, after you revive, Chunk all your Junk, Back in the truck, Fall on your bunk. Soon you're countin Jeeps, But before you count to five, Seems you're right back diggin' that G.I. Jive." The words and music are by Johnny Mercer and it was done by Glenn MIller and the Army Air Force Orchestra.

Hi again everybody. Haven't been with you for a week as I have been on a short holiday. Yes, I remember Open The Door Richard, Open the door and let me in - but who sang it ?

I have seen Gone with the Wind several times (latest on TV, and I taped it) and think it's amazing that a film, which was first shown in 1939 and my parents had a babysitter to mind my sister and me, can still be seen with enjoyment. I have also seen the sequel - and have read the book, too - but it's not a patch on Gone with the Wind.

All the best, Joy

Hi all, am posting this in the hope that my hotel manager friend from London UK. who emailed me in response to my last post looks in again, I changed comps but unfortunately lost all my eemail contaacts.

In Boots Tidbits, We have a musical quiz..
"Name This Tune"

Since June 23, we have been running the same song. The notes, and clues are given. Only one correct guess has come in on this one and that is from Ernie Warskow, a professional musician. Ernie plays the quiz, but sends his answer in by email to give others a chance. His answer will be posted in Tidbits on July 8. Come over and see if you can name the song.

By the way, while there, subscribe to Tidbits and check the song each day! A Bulletin Board is also there for special days.

Boots Tidbits

JOY: for years we lived outside of Atlanta, GA to the north west, a City called Marietta. It was where my children were raised and schooled - my son still lives there and one of my daughters lives close by. It is all heavily forested all over the area. Coming into Atlanta by air gives you no idea how vast this whole area is because of the heavy forests. I love the woods - but not to live in them. So now I live to the east of Atlanta - on the road to Athens. I know someplace in the book, "Gone with the Wind", maybe the movie too, mention is made of "on the road to Athens" as a sort of location for Tara. The land out here at one time supported a lot of farms. There are still some. It's more open here, more hardwood trees vs. Pine trees. I say I live in Gone with the Wind country. I wonder if there are many alive who when hearing the Musical Theme to the movie -- no matter how thin their music memory is - do not immediately think, "Gone with the Wind"? I wonder what it is that everyone loves about the story ?

SUZANNE - I almost hate to admit this - but - I have never seen Gone With the Wind. Never.

Joan -your message tickled me. I never would have seen it either until one day (before it was shown on TV) a close friend from the South dragged me to the Movies to see it. She thought it was terrible to live in the South and not know the movie. Then, she had the book and insisted I read that!! She felt with both exposures I would be thoroughly educated.

SUZANNE - Did you FEEL more educated?

Joan: not more educated, rather more aware.

SUZANNE - Great! Then it was good that you had that background.

We don't always benefit from things themselves but these "things" will open up other doors. That has always amazed me.

Joan i remember those two songs well, " open the door richard, open the door and let me in" boy and we think todays music is crazy, but at least you can understand ours and no sex and violence in it.

JHB as i am sure many will telll you be sure to see it, you can get it on video also, it really is nice the scenery beautiful and costomes beautiful and Clark Gable, ummm, be still my heart, what more can you ask for.

BBOO - Yep, Clark Gable is reason enough, huh? hehehehehe

Hey, you guys, I assume you are still talking about Gone With the Wind? I have that Video and haven't watched it in a long time. I must take a day of from computing sometime and just watch a few of the old Videos I have stashed away before they disenagrate. haha.

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Any music lover within hearing distance of WJR in Detroit, MI will probably have heard the wonderful "world of music" every Sunday morning presented by Mike Deja's "Patterns in Music". This program paid tribute to all.... vocalists, musicians and just plain music lovers of many "era's". Mike's voice alone managed to "soothe the savage beast" in many of us. Mike passed away suddenly last week and I for one, will truly miss him. God must have needed His "orchestra hall" rejuvinated with the wonderful music and wisdom only Mike Deja could afford us in his glorious "Patterns"......

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That's so sad. It's hard to see the good ones go, isn't it? I feel that the last couple of years we've lost so many entertainers. And, I don't really see that much strength in some of those of later generations.

Ruth Ann

I don't know you but you better believe that it could be you are the only once that thinks so. SBI

STRANGE exchanges for MUSICAL MEMORIES.

RAE - That one brings back some memories. Thanks.

Rae,

I love the music.

Thanks,

Joan

One of the first songs I remember hearing performed was at a company picnic where my grandma worked - a glass bottle plant - and there was a small country band singing "You Are My Sunshine" and "Good Night, Irene, Good Night." The people liked it so much, they did the two songs over and over as an encore.

We moved to Nashville when I was nearly 5, so this dates back a ways.

Ruth Ann

Best wishes, Absee. I'm missing something here, but should you wish to return, I know you'll be welcomed. God bless while you're gone.

Ruth Ann

Let's get back to discussing "Musical Memories".

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Good job. Pat; Oh the good old days, I remember songs like;Among my souvenirs and Sail along Silvery Moon, not to mention That old Gang of mine Haven't heard them in a very long time. must search for them. Nite all Babs,

BABS - Oh yes, loved Among my Souveniers <sp> . Great song. So many great songs back then.

Gee Ernie - post some.

>Music

JHB--That's a good "oldie". I'm listening right now, and I "lifted" it, too. Thanks.

Old Shep
Words & Music by Foley - Westpar
Sequenced and Performed by: Sal Grippaldi

When I was a lad
And old Shep was a pup
Over hills and meadows we'd stray
Just a boy and his dog
We were both full of fun
We grew up together that way

I remember the time at the old swimmin' hole
When I would have drowned beyond doubt
Shep was right there
To the rescue he came
He jumped in and then pulled me out

As the years fast did roll
Old Shep he grew old
His eyes were fast growing dim
And one day the doctor looked at me and said
I can do no more for him, Jim

With hands that were trembling
I picked up my gun
And aimed it at Shep's faithful head
I just couldn't do it
I wanted to run
I wish they would shoot me instead

He came to my side
And looked up at me
And laid his old head on my knee
I stroked the best friend
that a man ever had
I cried so I scarcely could see

Old Sheppie he knew he was going to go
For he reached out and licked at my hand
He looked up at me just as much as to say
We're parting, but you understand

Old Shep he has gone
Where the good doggies go
And no more with old Shep will I roam
But if dogs have a heaven
There's one thing I know
Old Shep has a wonderful home

I love that melody and the words, too, Pat. Thanks!!

Some of those I still enjoy hearing are: Red Sails in the Sunset. By the Light of the Silvery Moon. Mr. Sandman. Hawaiian Wedding Song. Now is the Hour. Blue Velvet.

Wow there's many more memories lurking in here somewhere! Good to read your posts.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann--Here's one of them for you:

Blue Velvet

Oh, thanks, Biscuit. My son owns a karaoke business in England. The last time I was there he asked what I wanted to hear one night when I went to a gig with him. I asked for Blue Velvet. I didn't find out for a couple of years that he listened to it while someone else was singing, learned the song, and sang it with tears in his eyes for his Mom.

Some SPECIAL son! And great memories to last a lifetime.

Ruth Ann

Ruth Ann--A special son, indeed. That's a great memory.

How about this??

Johnny Be Good

Good morning everyone: Boy Biscuit, that Johnny Be good, sure got my toes tapping. It is a beautiful day here its just 68 and the high today will be 88. With that in mind and the the toes tapping I am on the way to Wal-Mart than Sams Club, they are right next to each other. Have to buy staples, saran wrap. foil, kitchen tidy bags, and milk.Sound odd? sure does. Who knows what else I will find there right? Have a good day all, see you all later. Have fun too Babs

Ernie Ford's "16 Tons"

And, I don't even like country music.

Ruth Ann

RUTH ANN - I always liked his "got a hitch in my getalong". I stole it from him and have used it for years.

Moreso it seems as I mature. hehehehe

Here's some music:

Pianoman

ELLIE - Isn't Pat Scott wonderful? She and all the hosts on here are just so friendly and all. I'll bet you could help here in some way....you seem to want to and may not know just how. Maybe a smile and greet all the new faces that come in? That would be a help to Pat and all the other Hosts I am sure. Give it a try.

Oh Oh I just found my perfect place on the net. I just found it and now will never miss it, The music takes me back to very happy times and it is the only place I have been able to find all these fabulous songs. Does anyone have "It Had To Be You" My husband was leaving for overseas and this was one of our favorite songs. I can't find it anywhere. Keep this good music coming I just dearly love it. Love Mary Shelby

Mary -- especially for you --

The music i have playing now is You made me Love you and is so pretty.

Ole shep always makes me cry , that is just so pretty . i am such an animal lover.

Ruth would love to hear now is the hour woundn't you. that is so pretty. Ruth what a nice thing for your son to do, he must be pretty special.

It had to be you, great, love it. Mary i see you asked for this i sure am enjoying this. I would like to hear playmate, has anyone got it, i can't remember all the words.

BBoo..

Maybe you have this by now, but I just saw your request:

Playmate

Oh Jolly Playmate

Oh, Jolly Playmate
Come out and play with me
And bring your dollies three,
Climb up the apple tree
Shout down the rain barrel
Slide down the cellar door
And we'll be jolly friends forever more

Oh no, my playmate,
I cannot play with you
My dolly has the flu
Boo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo
Ain't got no rain Barrel
Ain't got no cellar door
But we'll be jolly friends forever more.

Hope you enjoy it..

Boots
Come over and listen to the music..
Boots Tids & Bits