βPatty 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 1920βs 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 Sistersβ house once stood.)β - 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.
Roll Out The Barrel
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
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
The Andrews Sisters' song "Roll Out The Barrel" is an upbeat and lively song that describes a fun and carefree atmosphere. The song describes a garden where only happy faces bloom and there is no room for worry or gloom. There is music and dancing, and a lot of sweet romancing. When they hear the polka, everyone gets in the swing and starts to dance.
The chorus of the song encourages everyone to "roll out the barrel" and have a barrel of fun. The phrase "zing boom tararrel" is a celebratory phrase, while the line "we've got the blues on the run" suggests that the song is a way to forget one's troubles and enjoy life. When the big surprise arrives and all the couples form a ring, everyone joins in and sings the beer barrel polka. The song is a celebration of life and good times, where even the saddest people can leave their worries behind and enjoy the present moment.
Overall, "Roll Out The Barrel" is a joyful and upbeat song that encourages people to forget their troubles and enjoy the moment. The song is a reminder to appreciate the good things in life and to celebrate with others.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a garden, what a garden
In this special place, there is a beautiful garden
Only happy faces bloom there
The people in the garden are always happy and joyful
And there's never any room there
In this garden, there is never any space for worry or sadness
For a worry or a gloom there
Only joy and happiness are allowed in this garden
Oh there's music and there's dancing
Music and dancing are an integral part of this happy place
And a lot of sweet romancing
This is a place where people come to fall in love
When they play the polka
The special music played here is the polka
They all get in the swing
When the polka plays, everyone begins to dance and have fun
Every time they hear that
The people in the garden always become excited when they hear the polka music start to play
Everybody feels so
When the polka music starts, everyone feels happy and excited
They want to throw their cares away
The people in this garden forget about their worries when the polka music plays
They all go
Everyone in the garden starts dancing and having fun
Then they hear a rumble on the floor, the floor
The people in the garden feel the ground shaking as they anticipate something special is about to happen
It's the big surprise they're waiting for
This shaking is a sign that something exciting is about to occur
And all the couples form a ring
The people in the garden form a circle to celebrate the exciting surprise
For miles around you'll hear them sing
The happiness and excitement in the garden can be heard by people far away
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Let's start the celebration! It will be a lot of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
When we start the celebration, we will forget our problems and feel happy
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Sing a happy song and let's all feel joyful
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Everyone is here and ready to celebrate, so let's start the party!
Roll it out, roll it out, roll out the barrel
Let's get the celebration started!
Sing a song of good cheer
Let's all sing a happy song to feel even more joyful
Cause the whole gang is here
Everyone is here to celebrate together
Roll it out, roll it out
Let's keep the celebration going
Let's do the beer barrel polka
Let's continue dancing to the fun polka music
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JAROMIR VEJVODA, LEW BROWN, VASEK ZEMAN, WLADIMIR A. TIMM
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@yves5991
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
@yves5991
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
@Hollins23
This is great! It reminds me of my grandma!
@imanim4844
Saw a group of women perform this when I was watching a rerun of The Lawrence Welk Show last night on the public station. I love the Andrews Sisters so I'm glad I found this version <3
@MrTrevor4LuDella
I just love the song. I'mma learn them words if it kills me!!!
@imanim4844
I hope you've learned them! I love the words too. It's such a happy song!
@alexanderpatrick4866
LOVE IT
@annesutherland7166
Great singers, love it
@uptongrange2461
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@johngalik3329
Happy that Patty lived so long, but how sad with out her sisters! My Grandpa and Aunts Dad Birch (The Birch Family Band. Schererville IN.) preformed this and so many others. I've been so Blessed to have been there and actually remember so much of them.
@gillianarant7975
love thisβ‘