An der schönen blauen Donau

The literal translation is “On the Beautiful Blue Danube”.  It is known in the English speaking world as “The Blue Danube”. It is one of Johann Strauss II most famous pieces.  The video below is the instrumental version.  There is also a choral version which starts “Danube so blue, “so bright and blue.  Personally, I …

Welcome to Nashville

“Welcome to Nashville, man what a great day / The first stop we’re gonna take you is a place called Broadway “ that how the comic duo that are Austin and Colin start off their funny, information and catchy song about Nashville.  They take us on a journey through the sights and sounds of Nashville. …

Starwood in Aspen

“Starwood in Aspen” was a song that John Denver wrote about his home in Aspen, Colorado. His house in the gated community of Starwood was built in 1972 and he lived there until his tragic death in 1997 when the experimental airplane he was piloting crashed into Monterey Bay, California. There are many reasons to …