Esterházy (Torta) Cake is a reminder of the fact that modern day Hungary was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of the First World War. It was named after Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy who was an Austrian Diplomat who served at the Austrian Ambassador in London from 1815 to 1842. In Hungary …
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Warszawa
For this posting we highlight another track by David Bowie featuring the title of another European City. “Warszawa” was released on the album “Low” in January 1977 and was regularly used as the opening number on his live shows. Part of the melody is said to be based on a Polish folk song and was …
Come take a break and go Mallorca
So sang Loft in their 1996 single “Mallorca”. Loft a German band founded by two Jamaican brothers Courtney and Richard Williams had a number of chart hits with their earlier singles but this one unfortunately didn’t but became a club favourite. However as we grow older we start to appreciate a different side to Mallorca. …
Budapest with George
George Ezra wrote his song Budapest despite not having actually been there. He was touring Europe and it was on his list of places to visit but he got a little hung over and missed his train. The video below was when George actually made it to Budapest. The British have had a big influence …
Lights out.
The new Formula One season is almost upon us. After last season’s dramatic end conclusion, things are gearing themselves up to a really explosive year of racing. We have looked at Formula One destinations previously, but today we are off to Montreal for the Grand Prix du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve from Friday June 17th …
Imagine
This posting is unusual in that we are going to focus on just one very small area in the world. Specifically Central Park in New York City. The song was intially composed in the UK but completed in New York where Lennon had lived since 1971 and it was there that John Lennon was fatally …
Aruba
No apologies for using the music of The Beach Boys or the song Kokomo, but when it comes to islands in the Caribbean its list a number of the main destinations. Aruba is not on the majority of UK tourists list of islands to visit because it was a former UK colony, if fact is …
Halidiki
This week’s musical inspiration is the work of two of Europe’s best known DJs, brothers, Dimitri and Micheal Thivalos aka Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Although of Greek origin the brothers were born and grew up in Belgium. Over the years they lived in Ibiza, Mallorca and today’s destination Halidiki as they honed their skills …
Florida Sun
This song reminds us, why Florida is such a great all year round tourist destination. Many of us have been coped up by snow, rain and grey skies and are looking forward to some sun, There is no better place to head for than Florida at just about any time of year. Many of us, …
The Road and the Miles to Dundee
Why the young lassie (girl) was out on the moor alone and needed directions to Dundee is not made clear. Maybe she didn’t have access to Google Maps. Fortunately a gallant gentlemen shows her the way. This traditional song has been performed by many singers over the years. This version is by Alistair Hulett. He …