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oldman said:
Did he ever try yodeling like Hank? My dad would and he was not very good, but like I said, he got better after a few beers. My mom would keep an eye on dad as to how much he would drink at home. I think she cut him off after four beers.
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My dad had a good singing voice, and he could play tunes on the piano by ear. I remember him yodeling a little in the early years. He had an appreciation for all kinds of music.
 
Bretrick said:

Bobby Darin - Dream Lover 1959​

Parents loved Bobby Darin, his songs were wholesome, he was clean cut and every mother would love for their daughters to marry a "Bobby Darin"
Bobby found his "Dream Lover" a year after this song was released - actress Sandra Lee.
Bobby Darin died of heart failure age 37. He had a weak heart because of recurring bouts of Rheumatic Fever from the age of 8.
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I liked him so much...loved his smile. He died way too soon. R.I.P. Bobby. :cry:
 
Patricia said:
My dad had a good singing voice, and he could play tunes on the piano by ear. I remember him yodeling a little in the early years. He had an appreciation for all kinds of music.
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I wonder if we are related? My dad was also a good singer, just not good at being an impersonator. And, my Dad also played a variety of instruments, most by ear. I was surprised at how well he could “pick, not strum” the banjo and fiddle, which is my favorite instrument, but I haven’t picked up my fiddle in years. The kids will often urge me to get it out because my son and oldest grandson like country music, but I know I will stumble through trying to play something like Rocky Top. Maybe I could still play Blue Moon of Kentucky, which is much slower, and doesn’t involve a lot of different licks and if I had the music in front of me. I just don’t want to look foolish.
 
oldman said:
I wonder if we are related? My dad was also a good singer, just not good at being an impersonator. And, my Dad also played a variety of instruments, most by ear. I was surprised at how well he could “pick, not strum” the banjo and fiddle, which is my favorite instrument, but I haven’t picked up my fiddle in years. The kids will often urge me to get it out because my son and oldest grandson like country music, but I know I will stumble through trying to play something like Rocky Top. Maybe I could still play Blue Moon of Kentucky, which is much slower, and doesn’t involve a lot of different licks and if I had the music in front of me. I just don’t want to look foolish.
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Well, I think you should. The more you play and practice the better. Your family will remember if you play music. My dad didn't impersonate, he just sang and played the piano by ear his way. The yodel was earlier years a few times, as if he just wanted to show he could do it. I don't remember him yodeling while playing the piano. My dad enjoyed all kinds of music. He seemed to have an appreciation for Hank Williams song writing ability, but he enjoyed a wide range of music.
 
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