Who makes this stuff up?
“With a Song in My Heart”
Being of aged mental capacity it is very difficult to recall any olden times, especially when, if I can recall the times, they not so worth dredging up.
But, the key word did ring a bell and sent me down memory lane to another time and place called “Tin Pan Alley.” You know the stereotype that claims many of us always love show tunes and some even know all of the words.
The key word is “olden” and with homage to one of my 20th century musical heroes, namely Mr. Cole Porter, I offer up this bit of rhyme:
“In Olden Days a glimpse of stocking
Remember Maurice Chevalier singing on the streets of Paris “Thank heaven for little boys.”
Was simply shocking, but heaven knows,
Anything Goes.
Anything Goes.
Good authors who once knew better words
Now only use four letter words writing prose,
Anything Goes.
If Mae West you like or me undressed you like
Why will nobody oppose—when every night
Anything Goes.”
Hope this has jostled your musical library enough to remember your own oldies but goodies,
For instance:
Remember Maurice Chevalier singing on the streets of Paris “Thank heaven for little boys.”
Or poor misguided Nelly Forbush singing “I’m in love with a wonderful guy.” When it really was a wonderful girl, and yes a wonderful guy, only he was singing about another he.
Last but not least I offer the old blues number “Love for Sale” which noted in fine print BOGO free.
Happy Olden Trails.
© 16 May 2016
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