Beer Barrel Polka: Digital Accordion

also known as Roll Out the Barrel, is a song which became popular worldwide during World War II. The music was originally composed by the Czech musician J. Vejvoda in 1927. The polka became famous around the world. In June 1939, "Beer Barrel Polka", as recorded by Will Glah　 with English lyrics, was #1 on the Hit Parade. This version was distributed by Shapiro Bernstein. Glah　s earlier 1934 recording sold many copies in its German version Rosamunde (it is possible the reason for the rapid spread was due to the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Nazi Germany, and subsequent emigration of thousands of Czechs to other parts of the world, bringing this catchy tune with them). The authors of the English lyrics were Lew Brown and Wladimir Timm. Meanwhile, the song was played also by many others such as Andrews Sisters in 1939, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Benny Goodman, and Billie Holiday.

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Music

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• Digital
• Accordion
• classical
• beer
• barrel
• polka