Happy New Year to you, from me and “The Cool Cats.” Here is another song written by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), titled Un bel di vedremo. According to… Read more “A New Song for the New Year”
Category: Music
And Now For Something Different
Can you believe that it is almost the New Year? I can’t believe it. Here’s to a new year full of happiness and hope for everyone. Song… Read more “And Now For Something Different”
Another Hit
This song may be short, but it was a very complicated song to transcribe. It was written by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) and is titled O soave fanciulla,… Read more “Another Hit”
Song Number 91
I have been busy all day long, finishing up the list of 100 classical songs. As I toil away, the rain falls outside. Song number 91 was… Read more “Song Number 91”
Only Ten Songs Left
Song Number 89 in our countdown of 100 classical songs was written by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and is titled La donna e mobile, which translates to “The… Read more “Only Ten Songs Left”
Song Number 88
Song number 88 in our countdown of 100 classical songs is titled Vienna Life, and was written by Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899): It is one of the… Read more “Song Number 88”
It’s Raining All Day
And it’s going to rain all night. Eddie Rabbit will be happy. Eddie loves a rainy night, as most of you born before 1980 already know. Song… Read more “It’s Raining All Day”
Rhymes with Mouse
It is raining and we are happy! Today’s song was written by Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) and is titled Tales from the Vienna Woods. It is song… Read more “Rhymes with Mouse”
Why a Trumpet?
This song is called “Trumpet Tune” and was written by Henry Purcell in the late 1600’s. That makes it almost as old as my luggage. I have… Read more “Why a Trumpet?”
Song Numbers 82 and 83
Here is song number eighty-twoIt’s a special song from me to youI started working on it late last nightAnd I woke up early to get it right… Read more “Song Numbers 82 and 83”
A One and A Two
Here is a song written by Leo Delibes (1836-1891) entitled Pizzicato Polka, from the ballet Sylvia. It is number 80 in the list of 100 songs in… Read more “A One and A Two”
Mystery Tune
Did you know that there is a new phone app that actually makes beer? You just need to enable brew-tooth. Many people have asked me why I… Read more “Mystery Tune”