Music and Memories Blog

The Music and Memories Blog will take you for a stroll down memory lane every time you come to visit! Rediscover the musical classics and immerse yourself in the memories of a simpler time and place. This is Americana at its best!

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Grandmas Lye Soap: Good for Everything in the Home?

Grandmas Lye Soap is a song, as well as an authentic concoction that is still made to this day. Do you remember.....

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Thanksgiving Verses

Thanksgiving verses point clearly to the gratitude we owe to the Giver of all good things...

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Folk Music History: The Roots of American Folk Music

Folk music history is fascinating to research. The "melting pot" of American folk music has its roots...

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American Folk Songs

American folk songs were written from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. You'll enjoy learning more about these still-popular American ballads...

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American Folk Music

American folk music has its roots deep in the soil of countries all over the world. So what exactly is folk music?

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English Folk Music

English folk music originated many of our best-loved classic tunes ever popular even today. Among them are...

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Popeye the Sailor Man: Revenge for the Man on the Flying Trapeze!

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..

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Thanksgiving Gifts

Are Thanksgiving gifts a part of your tradition? Here are some great ideas for showing thanks for those special people in your world.....

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Thanksgiving Poetry: A Peek Into the Pilgrims' Past

Thanksgiving poetry is one creative way to enjoy this day of gratitude to God for His many blessings. Check out this poem about...

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Under My Skin: Big Band Song Lyrics for the Hopeless Romantic

Under My Skin is a famous jumpy tune popularized during the Big Band Era. Here are the lyrics....

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