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LOUIE BASHELL

1914 - 2008

 

 

 

Slovenian Style Polkas

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Wisconsin Style Polkas

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MILWAUKEE’S POLKA KING

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Lifetime

Achievement Award

Polka Hall Of Fame

 

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Wisconsin

Polka Hall Of Fame

Award

 

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SILK UMBRELLA POLKA

 

You and I, we have a Silk Umbrella

(Jaz pa ti, pa zidana marela)
You and I, we're both a little mellow

(Jaz pa ti, ova sva obnorela)
Yes we are, we're both a little mellow

(Pa res, pa res, ova sva obnorela)
You and I, forget that parasol!

(Jaz pa ti, pustiva parazol!)
Rom, pom, pom, oh what great fun we had
Rom, pom, pom, now it's time to go home
Rom, pom, pom, just one more little drink
Rom, pom, pom, Zivijo!

 

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In the 1930s, Louie Bashell formed a trio, featuring himself on the accordion alongside a drummer and a saxophone player. His best-selling record was "The Silk Umbrella Polka," recorded in 1947.

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