Results: *** Songs My Father Played for Me *** More of My Father's Favorites

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Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians -"Managua, Nicaragua" is a popular 1946 American song composed by Irving Fields (music) with lyrics by Albert Gamse. It was a hit recorded by several artists in 1946-1947, including Guy Lombardo, Freddy Martin, and Kay Kyser. This was a fun song to dance to, Latin tunes were popular in the 1940s. My father really enjoyed playing this one. I would pretend to be Carmen Miranada. Have you heard this song before?
Yes
22%
218 votes
No
44%
436 votes
Undecided
10%
97 votes
Not Applicable
25%
244 votes
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"You Betcha," recorded by Stan Kenton and His Orchestra in 1944 with vocals by Anita O'Day, was written by Johnny Lange and Ralph Wolf. A very popular War Song, my father played this with great gusto! Have you heard this song before?
Yes
15%
152 votes
No
51%
512 votes
Undecided
9%
94 votes
Not Applicable
24%
237 votes
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"I'll Be Walkin' With My Honey (Soon, Soon, Soon)" is a romantic 1945 popular tune written by Buddy Kaye (words) and Sam Medoff (music). Often associated with Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra, this vintage song features charming, sentimental lyrics about walking with a loved one. This was a popular postwar song, as the soldiers returned from the war. Very popular in the dance halls in the late 1940s. Have you heard this song before?
Yes
20%
198 votes
No
48%
475 votes
Undecided
9%
85 votes
Not Applicable
24%
237 votes

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