“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.
Here Comes the Navy 'Beer Barrel Polka'
The Andrews Sisters Lyrics
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In the navy
In the navy
Every navy mans the right guy
Everyone gives him the bright eye
And the navy they do right by
To a sailor
All the world is just his main street
When you′re in the navy
You're in the worlds best gleam
First you take your training as a boot
Swing a hammock navigate & shoot
Jump open ships & subs & planes
The seven seas are open lane
When the bow is down with Davy Jones
Folks will welcome home their rolling stones
For every navy mans a king
And you′ll hear everybody sing
Here comes the navy
Break out the red, white & blue
Here comes the navy
Fighting & sea going through
Make way for navy
Navy with anchors aweigh
Everybody loves the navy of the USA
First you take your training as a boot
Swing a hammock & navigate & shoot
Jump open ships & in subs & in planes
The seven seas are open lane
Here it comes, here it comes, here comes the navy
Sing a song of good cheer because the navy is here
Everybody loves the navy of the USA
"Here Comes the Navy 'Beer Barrel Polka'" is a patriotic song that celebrates the bravery and hard work of sailors in the navy. The lyrics focus on the idea that every sailor in the navy is appreciated and respected, highlighted by the line "everyone gives him the bright eye." The significance of being a sailor is also emphasized, with the lyrics stating that "all the world is just his main street" when he is in the navy. The song describes the training and skills sailors must learn, such as navigating and shooting. It also highlights the risks involved, referencing Davy Jones and the welcome given upon a sailor's return home. The chorus proclaims the arrival of the navy, urging listeners to make way and celebrate their arrival. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the statement that "everybody loves the navy of the USA."
Overall, the song celebrates the bravery and achievements of sailors in the navy, while also emphasizing the hard work and skills required to be a successful member of the military. It highlights the patriotic spirit and pride in the United States, and encourages listeners to appreciate and respect those who serve in the navy.
Line by Line Meaning
In the navy
Being a part of the navy is an honorable profession
In the navy
Being a part of the navy is an honorable profession
Every navy mans the right guy
Every navy man is deserving of respect
Everyone gives him the bright eye
Everyone admires navy men
And the navy they do right by
The navy treats its members well
To a sailor
A sailor's life is his own world
To a sailor
A sailor's life is his own world
All the world is just his main street
A sailor feels at home no matter where he goes
When you're in the navy
The navy is the peak of excellence
You're in the world's best gleam
Being in the navy is being at the pinnacle of greatness
First you take your training as a boot
Your journey to becoming a sailor begins with basic training
Swing a hammock navigate & shoot
Sailors are trained in various important skills
Jump open ships & subs & planes
Sailors go on various missions on different types of vehicles
The seven seas are open lane
Sailors travel the world on their missions
When the bow is down with Davy Jones
When a sailor dies at sea and is buried in the ocean
Folks will welcome home their rolling stones
The community will embrace the return of their fallen sailor
For every navy mans a king
Every sailor is an important part of the navy
And you'll hear everybody sing
The appreciation for the navy is widespread
Here comes the navy
The navy is coming
Break out the red, white & blue
Celebrating the arrival of the navy with patriotic colors
Fighting & sea going through
Facing the battle at sea head-on
Make way for navy
Clear the way for the navy
Navy with anchors aweigh
The navy setting sail
Everybody loves the navy of the USA
The support and appreciation for the navy is universal
Here it comes, here it comes, here comes the navy
Welcoming the arrival of the navy with excitement
Sing a song of good cheer because the navy is here
Celebrating the navy's arrival with a joyful song
Everybody loves the navy of the USA
The support and appreciation for the navy is universal
Writer(s): Lew Bron, Jaromir Vejvoda, W.a. Timm
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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