Spring 2012.........American's Folk Songs

Reminisce with the Treble Clef singers as we share with you 

some of America’s beloved folk songs.

During the Revolutionary War the British mocked the “Yankes”

 by calling them “doodles” which meant simpletons.   

The “Yankes” turned it around and embraced the song. 

 Later during the Civil War, both sides celebrated

 “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”.

 Yankee Doodle 
 When Johnny Comes Marching Home

Shenandoah

Solo by Melinda   
                      

Now join us around the campfire for some cowboy love songs 

from “The Red River Valley” in Texas to “Springtime in the Rockies”. 

Red River Valley

Jim Smith on the harmonica.

You Are My Sunshine 
(accompanied by Helen on her ukelele)

When It’s Springtime In The Rockies

Thank you to our soloist Carol and Chele.

 

   They Call the Wind Mariah
Brad Hofhines

“Don’t Fence Me In” but ride along,

as cowgirls Reba and Lynnette sing us this song.
 Your heart will be a throbbin’

 as we sing about “The Red Red Robin”.

 Don’t Fence Me In

 The Red Red Robin

Now comes the patriotic part of our program. 
 We would like to take a minute and recognize the Veterans in the audience.   
Please stand or raise your hand. 
 The patriotic songs are close to our hearts 
since several members of this group are
 married to Veterans or mothers of Veterans, 
as well as Lynette who is a Veteran herself.

As we “Sing of America” we will be joined by Brad and John.  
 Next, “You’re a Grand Old Flag” written by George Cohan. 
  This song was inspired by an encounter with an old Civil War Veteran,
 holding a carefully folded tattered flag in his lap.   
We will conclude with “God Bless America” 
and may God bless and keep each of you!

I Sing Of America

 

Jim Smith, Brad Hofhines, John Beech

 You’re A Grand Old Flag

 

God Bless America