Mom and I thank Hootin Anni for hosting
I love to go a wandering
Along the mountain track
And as I go, I love to sing
My knapsack on my back
I love to wander by the stream
That dances in the sun
So joyously it calls to me
"Come join my happy song!
I wave my hat to all I meet
And they wave back to me
From ev'ry green wood tree
they never rest at home
But just like me, they love to sing
As o'er the world we roam.
Oh may I go a-wandering
Until the day I die
O, may I always laugh and sing
Beneath God's clear blue sky and glorious fall colors
Photo taken at Leadmine Lake, about two blocks from our
home Fall 2011
Now we invite you to listen to both versions both under
2 minutes
The one and only Muffets
And an accordion instrumental by Myron Florian of the Lawrence Welk Band
NOW FOR THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN
BLOGVILLE.....ARE YOU READY
MY MOM TOOK ACCORDION LESSONS FOR TWO
YEARS WHEN SHE WAS A WEE LASS.
She wishes she had continued but alas she lost interest*.
Her one claim to fame was picking out the notes and "Lady of Spain" totally by ear. (Probably because*)when she played it for her teacher he got very upset...probably because she had not practiced the week's lessons. MOL
Mom isn't very good at following the rules
You sing the chorus very well Madi.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Madi, you are very good at keeping secrets! Great theme song fur this Thursday, too. Have a happy Thursday. ((HUGS)) from your main mancat, Prancer Pie.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, we love that song!!
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Jazzi and Addi
Shhhhhhhhhhhhh, we won't tell. Guess what? Mummy doesn't like doing as she is told either. Makes it hard to train our hoomans huh? We love that beautiful autumn picture, isn't that just an amazing place to have nearby :)xx
ReplyDeleteVery lovely song Ms. Madi...thanks for sharing! Our mum thinks the accordian would fun to learn, but she's not that great at following the rules either!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Bronson, Pepper, and Mum
Madi fancy your mum learning the accordion. We'd have a real good howl to one if we could. Have a terrific Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
What a happy song!
ReplyDeleteOur mama says you have brought back memories with this song. It was a favorite when she was directing summers camps long ago.
That's a pretty good secret Madi. Our mama had the same problem with her piano teacher.
Purrs,
Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew
After meeting your Mom, I would guess the accordion was just to big for her to handle! Did she have to prop it on a table? Hehe, sorry but she is so little!
ReplyDeleteLovies, Miss Mindy
Oh now you two have gone and done it!!! I will be [honestly] humming this song all day. I just know it!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd the photos well, you know this already: They're purrrrfect.
But, wouldn't that be way too big for a 'wee' gal...too big to handle?
[now that reminds me of a story ---when out dining with my brother and sil - Bud and I took them to a fancy restaurant, and upon grabbing for the pepper grinder on the table [wooden and large...cylindrical], my sister in law said...are you ready for this? She said "I've never handled anything this big!" Needless to say, my mind in the gutter as always, I burst out laughing....disturbed the 'nose in the air' patrons at the next table to be sure....but we HAD a fun night with that comment!!] Okay, now that was sharing with you MY secret. LOLOLOL
Mom said she should have mentioned that children have smaller accordions. Hers was about 18" long. As you grew you graduated into a larger one finally one the size pictured above.
DeleteHugs Madi
ps....18" and you grew it got a bigger size? Oh come on.....don't do this to me!!!!! I promise, I won't add another word about size matters!!! Honest.
DeleteLove that song and the video was so great. Even had a goat in it. Valeree, Oh no, here I go. Love the picture of the leaves on the lake. That is so pretty. You do have pretty leaves up there. Have a great day. We enjoyed the lessons yesterday but Joe is exhausted.
ReplyDeleteso now we know why i like your mom, I find it very hard to follow rules, very very very hard. i prefer the muppets and now i will drive bob crazy humming this song... it is one of those catchy tunes that sticks in my head. maybe mom should take up lessons again?
ReplyDeleteMoms just don't do rules very well. BOL
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to wander, Madi, just don't wander too far from the kitchen!
Ooh, I love accordions! Have your mom play, and I'll howl along in chorus.
ReplyDeleteI love that Song!! Maybe your mom could start taking accordion lessons NOW.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun song, I haven't heard this one in years. It will be stuck in my head all day!
ReplyDeleteLove the photos.
Accordion, an interesting choice for a wee lass to play.
The Muppets video is hilarious! Love the Muppets!
ROFL WE VOTE FOR THE MUPPETS VERSION!
ReplyDeleteAlthough, I remember growing up hearing the Lawrence Welk version. :)
Oh Madi, don't bug Mom! She follows the rules. After all who feeds you
promptly at breakfast, snack, dinner and snack times?! Huh? Right MOM!! lol
Madi, you look beautiful singing to us.
ReplyDeleteSuper singer Madi!
ReplyDeleteRules are for FOOLS!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I say! Just go with your flow Madi's Mom!
Kisses,
Ruby
Oh, how I loved Myron...funny, I learned the accordion too when I was young - and the first song I learned was Lady of Spain! I wish I still had that one - it was a princess-sized accordion that belonged to my uncle. I loved it...a few years ago I bought another one, but it was the 120 button bass and it was just too heavy and difficult for me! So...anyway, this was a great song for today - brought back tons of memories!
ReplyDeleteMadi you have a beautiful voice!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever thought of trying out for one of those talent shows?
I bet you would win..and you could have your Mom play the accordion!
:)
purrs
>^,,^<
✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.
Too funny, the accordion lessons. I failed bagpipe lessons. I wonder if everyone has a deep, dark, musical secret hidden like a skeleton in the closet.
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That knapsack is getting a workout, Madi! First school...now wandering!! ;)
ReplyDeleteFantastic song! I love that your Mom took accordion lessons! Maybe she could try again?
ReplyDeleteGrrrreat song!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
We like the muppet version. Mommies big sister took accordion, but not Mommy. She doesn't follow the rules either.
ReplyDeleteLoveys Sasha
You sang that very well Madi. We could heat you all the way over here.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo accompaniment to the song Madi! That is so cool that your Mom played the accordion. My Mom's always been fascinated with that instrument. And you and I would get along just grand. I'm not much of a rule follower myself. Rules were made to be bent, stretched and occasionally Broken! ;)
ReplyDeleteWaggin at ya,
Roo