Tag Archives: barbershop harmony

Friday Singing: Daisy Bell, Stop the Whistling

Today I offer you this classic to set up the Irish-American song that mocks it. Mick Moloney says all the lads and lasses are singing, humming, or whistling “Daisy Bell,” and it’s driving him batty. No doubt that’s a short trip.

Friday Singing: Little Patch of Heaven

I think I said something about being one of the busy people during the lockdown days. Yesterday was one of those days. You could say I was longing for a little patch of heaven way out west, but you and I both know owning an acre or more of land on the frontier wouldn’t be an easy life. Maybe rewarding, maybe fortune building, but it would be a hard, daily life of somewhat undefined chores and taking risks you hope will pay off.

Still, we can dream.

Friday Singing: Windsor, All About the Bass

Here’s a whole set from a female quartet Windsor from the 2016 Sweet Adelines International competition. They joke about intending to sing Andrews Sisters trios and that Jenny, the bass, won’t fit in. They sing Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, When I Fall in Love, Daddy, and an adaptation of Johnny One Note.

Friday Singing: What’ll I Do in Apple Blossom Time

The Main Street Quartet reminds us of love when spring comes again.

In this vein, South Florida’s Signature Quartet asks what they will do without their lovers nearby.

Friday Singing: Saints and Summer Quartets

I know I just shared some music with you, but it occurred to me today that summertime is for happy music. This year has been tough, so I’ll see if I can find some good barbershop quartets to post for the next several Fridays. Here are two.