Oh don't worry Lawrence could play accordion. This is just one of many examples. Somewhere there is a champagne medley featuring Welk's accordion - Sleepy time Gal, Doodle Doo and My Blue Heaven - that I believe he recorded with Coral back in the late 50's. I know I've seen it on TV years ago and couple times in person. Can that be attained? Would love to see and hear it. Thanks for the 12th Street Rag. Fabulous footage.
The record you mentioned is called "Say It With Music - Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music - Dance Medleys Of 36 All Time Favourites". It was recorded in 1956.
My good friend Rocky Rockwell mentioned when I visited him last year, that although Lawrence could play accordion well, he gave instructions to photographers and camera-engineers that they were only allowed to show his "key-hand",not the hand on the little buttons, cause,sticking to Rocky,he was not really able to use them correctly
Interesting..Rockwell's recollections. I've heard this before and during those years as well. I certainly don't know much about playing the accordion - yet I do know of songs Lawrence played where he displayed his left hand technique with ease and grace - correct or incorrect. One of those titles, THE JOHNSON RAG, is on this site. Welk was self taught and was an orchestra accordionist where, as in orchestra piano, the base is used sparingly if at all.
Holmes, I watched the Johnson Rag and my recollection of Lawrence's left-handed technique was confirmed. He played essentially sustained notes or chords rather than hopping around. If you check TVCollector71's Muskrat Ramble or Darvishjo's Floren Welk Duet you will see LW's left hand. I think Lawrence's embarrassment, if any, came from Myron's exceptional left hand, as heard for about 30 sec. after 1:15 on Lady of Spain (1951 video). Congratulations on hearing LW live so often at the Palladium!
In Escandido CA at Mr. W's Restaurant, Lawrence would often entertain with his accordion. He especially liked to accompany Joe Feeney and later Anaconi. It was great entertainment. I'm sure his left hand was not like Myron's but he knew how to use it rhythmically. Did you know Welk could also play the banjo?
I know he was sensitive about his accordion abilities which might explain why he played so seldom on TV.
Actually Lawrence played this still better live at Madison Square Garden (there is a clip from this recording onine at Amazon on the album "The Champagne Music Of Lawrence Welk"). He had a simple way of playing, but it had charm.
i wish accordion today were on tv to bring back happy music for the kids of today 2011
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Joka7itz 1 year ago
Fantastic. Have been a fan since 1955
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IBelieve8912345 3 years ago
Most enjoyable, thanks for posting
graham1281 3 years ago 2
great video. of course it's always great to see Lawrence and Myron play together
MFlorenFan 3 years ago
Oh don't worry Lawrence could play accordion. This is just one of many examples. Somewhere there is a champagne medley featuring Welk's accordion - Sleepy time Gal, Doodle Doo and My Blue Heaven - that I believe he recorded with Coral back in the late 50's. I know I've seen it on TV years ago and couple times in person. Can that be attained? Would love to see and hear it. Thanks for the 12th Street Rag. Fabulous footage.
ltomholme 3 years ago
The record you mentioned is called "Say It With Music - Lawrence Welk and his Champagne Music - Dance Medleys Of 36 All Time Favourites". It was recorded in 1956.
My good friend Rocky Rockwell mentioned when I visited him last year, that although Lawrence could play accordion well, he gave instructions to photographers and camera-engineers that they were only allowed to show his "key-hand",not the hand on the little buttons, cause,sticking to Rocky,he was not really able to use them correctly
LarsBechstein 3 years ago
Interesting..Rockwell's recollections. I've heard this before and during those years as well. I certainly don't know much about playing the accordion - yet I do know of songs Lawrence played where he displayed his left hand technique with ease and grace - correct or incorrect. One of those titles, THE JOHNSON RAG, is on this site. Welk was self taught and was an orchestra accordionist where, as in orchestra piano, the base is used sparingly if at all.
ltomholme 3 years ago
Holmes, I watched the Johnson Rag and my recollection of Lawrence's left-handed technique was confirmed. He played essentially sustained notes or chords rather than hopping around. If you check TVCollector71's Muskrat Ramble or Darvishjo's Floren Welk Duet you will see LW's left hand. I think Lawrence's embarrassment, if any, came from Myron's exceptional left hand, as heard for about 30 sec. after 1:15 on Lady of Spain (1951 video). Congratulations on hearing LW live so often at the Palladium!
romeman01 3 years ago
In Escandido CA at Mr. W's Restaurant, Lawrence would often entertain with his accordion. He especially liked to accompany Joe Feeney and later Anaconi. It was great entertainment. I'm sure his left hand was not like Myron's but he knew how to use it rhythmically. Did you know Welk could also play the banjo?
I know he was sensitive about his accordion abilities which might explain why he played so seldom on TV.
ltomholme 3 years ago
This probably the best I've seen Lawrence play. Very good considering he was next to Myron.
GayAsianLover 3 years ago
Actually Lawrence played this still better live at Madison Square Garden (there is a clip from this recording onine at Amazon on the album "The Champagne Music Of Lawrence Welk"). He had a simple way of playing, but it had charm.
romeman01 3 years ago