Name that Tune

[waysider]

I know it's been awhile since I have been here.

But when I know a song I so enjoy, I have to chime in,

Ride My See Saw by none other than the Moody Blues.

You Bettcha!

[Ca_dreaming]

He went to fight wars

For his country and his king

Of his honor and his glory

The people would sing

[Tom Strange]

ooh (CalDreamer) what a lucky man he was...

BTW, found a DVD of a 1970 concert in a club in Paris (France, not Texas) featuring the Moodys... check it out if you get a chance.

[Ca_dreaming]

Thanks and your correct as usual.

[Tom Strange]

And now for something completely different:

The end of the Civil War was near

When quite accidentally,

A hero who sneezed abruptly seized

Retreat and reversed it to victory.

[Suda]

Sounds kinda like the theme song for F Troop, the tv series. But would have no idea who sang it. Maybe the F Troop Singers?

Suda

[GeorgeStGeorge]

You're right about the F-Troop theme. I don't know who sang it, either. Was it ever played on the radio?

George

[Tom Strange]

You are correct Suda!

The end of the Civil War was near

When quite accidentally,

A hero who sneezed abruptly seized

Retreat and reversed it to victory.

His medal of honor pleased and thrilled

his proud little family group.

While pinning it on some blood was spilled

And so it was planned he'd command F Troop.

Where Indian fights are colorful sights

and nobody takes a lickin'

Where pale face and redskin

Both turn chicken.

When killing and fighting get them down,

They know their morale can't droop.

As long as they all relax in town

Before they resume with a bang and a boom

F Troop

[Suda]

Half bear, other half cat

Wild as a mink, but sweet as soda pop

I still dream about that

Suda

[waysider]

Is it "Rocky Top" by Dolly Parton?

[Suda]

Waysider,

It is indeed "Rocky Top". It has been recorded by many artists.

Just got back from UT Knoxville where it is a "theme" song. Have always enjoyed it.

Suda

[Tom Strange]

...ahh... beautiful Tennessee... where some call a family reunion "the Dating Game"...

[waysider]

...ahh... beautiful Tennessee... where some call a family reunion "the Dating Game"...

I was thinking more like " All In The Family".

Then again, I'm a Buckeye,(ie: a worthless nut)

I wore high-top shoes and shirt tails

Susie was in pigtails

I knew I loved her even then.

[GeorgeStGeorge]

I know I've heard this one. The Susie reference reminds me of "Crocodile Rock," but I know that's not it.

George

[Tom Strange]

yeah... GSG... you read the words, you can hear them in your mind.... makes you Wonder if you're getting old...

[waysider]

I know I've heard this one. The Susie reference reminds me of "Crocodile Rock," but I know that's not it.

George

GSG

In that one, "Susie wore her dresses tight."

And then, of course. there was also "Wake Up Little Susie".

Hmmm.

This Susie seem to have been quite a popular gal!

No wonder she was everyone's childhood sweetheart.

[GeorgeStGeorge]

yeah... GSG... you read the words, you can hear them in your mind.... makes you Wonder if you're getting old...

All right. Stevie Wonder: "I Was Made to Love Her."

George

[waysider]

You got it, George.

Bring it on!!!

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise

if we didn't fire a musket til we looked 'em in the eyes.

George

[Tom Strange]

I can hear the song...

I can hear the other verses...

I just don't know the title...

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Annoying, isn't it, that battle raging in your mind?

George

[Ca_dreaming]

The Battle of New Orleans

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Who sang it? Name AND performer, my dear.

George

[Ca_dreaming]

Okay a little trivia,

Music and lyrics are by Jimmy Driftwood who wrtoe them all for the sole purpose of helping his students learn about this battle and other historical events.

Johnny Horton first sang it and won a grammy in 1959.

We used to sing it a lot growing up. Such fond memories!!

[GeorgeStGeorge]

George