“Patty Andrews, the lead singer of the Andrews sisters group was born in Mound, Minnesota on February 16, 1918 in a house that occupied the property where The Gillespie Center stands today.
During the 1920’s Laverne, Maxene and Patty Andrews spent their summers in Mound, living with their parents in a house across the street from the grocery store that was owned by Pete and Ed Sollie, bachelor uncles of the three girls. (Today, Green T Accounting occupies the Sollie grocery store building and The Gillespie Center is on the land where the Andrews Sisters’ house once stood.)” - From a commentary by Tom Rockvam that appeared in The Laker Newspaper during 2005.
They started their career as imitators of an earlier successful singing group, the Boswell Sisters. After singing with various dance bands and touring on Vaudeville, they first came to national attention with their recordings and radio broadcasts in 1937. Their music entertained Allied troops worldwide during World War II, sold war bonds, appeared in several films (including a few Abbott and Costello features), and performed for soldiers serving overseas. Their first film with Abbott and Costello, the pre-war comedy Buck Privates, introduced their best-known recording, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" which would win Best Song at the Academy Awards.
They also recorded many songs with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and other popular artists of the era. Their popularity was such that after the war they discovered that some of their records had actually been smuggled into Germany after the labels had been changed to read "Hitler's Marching Songs."
After a brief hiatus after the war, the sisters regrouped, performing in clubs throughout the United States and Europe. They broke up in 1953, with Patty's choice to go solo. Their last appearance together was in 1962 on The Dean Martin Show. Laverne, who had cancer, retired soon after; she died five years later, in 1967 at the age of 55.
After a long silence, the two surviving sisters had something of a comeback when Bette Midler recorded a cover of their song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Maxene and Patty appeared both together and separately throughout the 1970s, with Maxene releasing a solo album in 1986. Their most notable comeback; however, was in the Sherman Brothers' nostalgic World War II musical: "Over Here!" which premiered on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre in 1974. The musical featured the two then living sisters (Maxene and Patty) and was written with them in mind for the leads. It launched the careers of many, now notable theater and film icons (John Travolta, Marilu Henner, Ann Reinking, et al). Ironically it was the last major hurrah of the sisters and was cut short due to a frivolous lawsuit initiated by Patty's husband to the show's producers.
Throughout their long career, the sisters had sold over 60 million records. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.
The last of the three sisters Patty Andrews died of natural causes at her home in Northridge, California on January 30, 2013, just 17 days before her 95th birthday. The sisters were interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California, close to their parents.
Beer Barrel Polka
The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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Only happy faces bloom there
And there's never any room there
For a worry or a gloom there
Oh there's music and there's dancing
And a lot of sweet romancing
When they play the polka
Every time they hear that oom pa pa
Everybody feels so tra la la
They want to throw their cares away
They all go lah de ah de ay
Then they hear a rumble on the floor, the floor
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da da da da da
Then they hear a rumble on the floor
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples they form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Drree mopado theedo da da da da
Roll it out, roll it out, roll out the barrel
Da da da da da da da da da da da da
Sing a song of good cheer
'Cause the whole gang is here
Roll it out, roll it out
Let's do the beer barrel polka
The Andrews Sisters' "Beer Barrel Polka" is a joyful and fun-filled song that celebrates life and the joys of drinking beer. The opening line "There's a garden, what a garden, Only happy faces bloom there" sets the tone for the song, which is filled with images of happiness, joy, and romance. The garden is a metaphor for a place where people come together to celebrate life, dance, and have fun. The lyrics suggest that this place is filled with happiness and free from worries, sadness, and any other negative emotions. The infectious melody and catchy rhythms of the polka music capture the joy and energy of the people who gather to party.
The song's chorus, "Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun, Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run, Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer, Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here" celebrates the power of beer to lift people's spirits and make them forget their troubles. The image of the barrel being rolled out suggests that people are coming together to have fun and enjoy each other's company. The lyrics encourage people to sing, dance, and forget their worries.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a garden, what a garden
In this place they speak of, there exists a garden, which the singer thinks is beautiful and praiseworthy.
Only happy faces bloom there
The people who come to this garden are joyful and express their happiness.
And there's never any room there
This garden is always full of people, there is never an empty space.
For a worry or a gloom there
Despite the crowd, nobody seems to be worried or sad. Everyone is content and enjoying themselves.
Oh there's music and there's dancing
There is lively music and energetic dancing in this place of beauty.
And a lot of sweet romancing
In addition to the music and dancing, there is also a lot of flirting and love-making going on.
When they play the polka
When they play the polka, people become even more lively and energetic.
They all get in the swing
Everyone enthusiastically joins in the dance and has a good time.
Every time they hear that oom pa pa
Every time the music starts to play the Oom-pa-pa, people become energized and excited.
Everybody feels so tra la la
People become overwhelmed with joy and euphoria.
They want to throw their cares away
People come here to forget about their worries and to have a good time.
They all go lah de ah de ay
They become even more animated and shout Lah-de-ah-de-day!
Then they hear a rumble on the floor, the floor
Suddenly, there is a loud rumble on the floor.
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
People are anticipating something surprising and exciting that is about to happen.
And all the couples form a ring
As people come together to find out what's happening, beautiful couples make a circle.
For miles around you'll hear them sing
This place is so lively and fun that the entire vicinity can feel the excitement in the air and hear the singing.
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
The people start cheering Roll out the barrel which means they want to enjoy every bit of this place.
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
They are trying to divert themselves from their sorrows, problems in life and enjoy each and every moment.
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
People are full of joy and energy, letting out their stress and spreading positive vibes.
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
This is the moment when everyone gathers together in the garden and celebrate the merry rituals.
Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da da da da da
There is no need for coherent sentences, people express themselves by saying da da da which means everything is lost in happiness and enjoyment.
Drree mopado theedo da da da da
This is just another happy chant that people repeat without worrying too much about its rational meaning.
Roll it out, roll it out, roll out the barrel
People start to cheer Roll out the barrel again, indicating that they want to keep the fun going.
Da da da da da da da da da da da da
They express their joy and enthusiasm again in the same spirit and voice.
Sing a song of good cheer
People want to sing to spread fun, enjoyment, positive energy and good hopes for their life.
'Cause the whole gang is here
Everyone is present in this surprising and happy moment, they want to enjoy it as a group.
Roll it out, roll it out
They want to roll out the barrel again and make the festivities go for as long as possible.
Let's do the beer barrel polka
People are now excited to start doing the Beer Barrel Polka, which is the popular dance genre at the place of celebration.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jaromir Vejvoda, Lew Brown, Vasek Zeman, Wladimir A. Timm
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There's a garden, what a garden
Only happy faces bloom there
And there's never any room there
For a worry or a gloom there
Oh there's music and there's dancing
And a lot of sweet romancing
When they play the polka
They all get in the swing
Every time they hear that
Everybody feels so
They want to throw their cares away
They all go
Then they hear a rumble on the floor, the floor
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Then they hear a rumble on the floor-or-or-or
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
And all the couples they form a ring
For miles around you'll hear them sing
Roll it out, roll it out, roll out the barrel
Sing a song of good cheer
Cause the whole gang is here
Roll it out, roll it out
Let's do the beer barrel polka
There's a garden ( beer garden)
@moraviasotous2681
Czech text:
1:10
Škoda lásky, kterou jsem tobě dala.
Škoda slzí, které jsem vyplakala.
Moje mládí uteklo tak jako sen.
Na všechno mi zbyla jenom
v srdci mém vzpomínka jen.
Překlad do Angličtiny/Translate to English
A pity of love I gave you.
Damn tears I cried.
My youth has run away like a dream.
All I have left is everything
in my heart a memory of just.
@bennyjazzful
I'm a 69yo Australian & completely love all this music so much. it certainly was the GOLDEN ERA of music. it really stirs the old juices
@rubygracemoseley8144
I’m a 17 year old American and I completely agree!
@voltape
I'm an 87 yeear old Peruvian in Lima Peru and I love this music-I was born in 1935 - the War began in 1939 and ended in 1945 - when I was 10 years old! So I was around all the time -happly the war didn't reach the Americas so we in Peru just enjoyed the WWII music Greetings from Miraflores, Lima, Peru, Sept17, 2022
@janborrowitz
Such a beautiful song. Thanks a lot Mr.Jaromir Vejvoda ( 1902-1988) ! R.I.P
@zsoltkiss545
Jaromir Vejvoda – Vašek Zeman – Pártos Jenő: Sej-haj, Rozi (Škoda lásky)
@Empikk23
Beer Barrel Polka, also known as Roll Out the Barrel, is a song which became popular worldwide during World War II. The music was composed by the Czech musician Jaromír Vejvoda in 1927. Eduard Ingriš wrote the first arrangement of the piece, after Vejvoda came upon the melody and sought Ingriš's help in refining it. At that time, it was played without lyrics as "Polka of Modřany". Its first text was written later (in 1934) by Václav Zeman – with the title Škoda lásky ("Wasted Love").
@vintness1044
Are you from Czech Republic? If you are then, Ahoj a jsem ráda že jsi to tu napsal!❤
@Empikk23
@@vintness1044 Ahoj, ano z CZ. Sedm let starý post : ) Přiznávám, moje znalosti tohoto tématu nejsou tak dokonalé. Dnes bych citaci určitě doplnil i o zdroj. Mějte se a dál poslouchejte fajn muziku.
Pokud neznáte, zkuste třeba nového Prokopa - Má vlast, nebo Till Lindemann - Lubimiy Gorod. Úplně jiné soudky - ale podařené.
@ErwinLind
In Germany this Song called as Rosamunde.
@zsoltkiss545
Erwin Lind
Then he was as wrong as former German Chancellor Hans-Dietrich Genscher, who was so sure of what he was doing that he made a public bet with someone in the 1980s that it was a German song. He lost the bet.
The original : Jaromir Vejvoda – Vašek Zeman – Pártos Jenő: Sej-haj, Rozi (Škoda lásky)