Previous posts for March 11th may be found here: Carl Ruggles (2019), Lawrence Welk (2020), Henry Cowell; Astor Piazzolla (2021), and Lawrence Welk; Bobby McFerrin (2022)
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Lawrence Welk (11 March 1903 – 17 May 1992) was an American bandleader who had a successful television career.
On Watching Lawrence Welk with the Grandparents
A generation lost its troubles
On Sunday nights with champagne bubbles;
Though those I watched it with, I think
Had never tasted such a drink.
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Mercer Ellington (11 March 1919 – 8 February 8, 1996) was an American musician, composer, and arranger. His father was Duke Ellington, whose band Mercer led for 20 years after his father's death. -- Wikipedia
Like Dear Old Dad
The fact that he stayed
In the family trade
Proved that Duke, as precursor,
Was no burden for Mercer.
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