Results: *** Songs My Father Played for Me *** More of My Father's Favorites
During the World War II years, dance halls and community centers in the Okanagan Valley served as vital social hubs for local residents and military personnel stationed in the area, offering a reprieve from the stresses of the war. My father's band; "The Jive Five" was very active on the weekends providing music and entertainment to the young people of the area.
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This was a dance favorite in the Dance Halls of the Okanagan during the Post War years. "Dream a Little Dream of Me" was written in 1931 by composers Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It was first recorded in February 1931 by Ozzie Nelson and also by Wayne King and His Orchestra. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - perform "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" Have you heard this song before?
Yes
55%
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610 votes
No
19%
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214 votes
Undecided
7%
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77 votes
Not Applicable
18%
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199 votes
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"Be Anything (but Be Mine)" is a popular song composed and written by Irving Gordon in 1952. This is a song my father played in the days when he was dating my mother. It was famously recorded by artists such as Eddy Howard, whose version was a top-15 hit, and Peggy Lee. Cover by Sarah Vaughan Have you heard this song before?
Yes
20%
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222 votes
No
48%
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529 votes
Undecided
13%
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148 votes
Not Applicable
18%
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201 votes
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When my father played this song in Dance Halls it was in this original arrangement, for slow dancing. "I Only Have Eyes for You" was written by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin in 1934 for the film Dames. Introduced by Dick Powell, it became a standard performed by many over the years. Here I present Carly Simon on the Queen Mary 2 singing this song as written. Have you heard this song before?
Yes
54%
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598 votes
No
18%
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201 votes
Undecided
9%
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98 votes
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18%
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203 votes
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"I Only Have Eyes for You" was written by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Al Dubin, it is most famous for The Flamingos' 1959 doo-wop version. The romantic standard has been covered by many, including Art Garfunkel in 1975. Do you remember the Flamingos' doo-wop version?
Yes
41%
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450 votes
No
30%
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327 votes
Undecided
11%
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117 votes
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19%
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206 votes
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