Enjoy and Listen!
Now strictly speaking, I will broaden the topic a wee bit to include a few more songs, but I was inspired by the music of yesteryear's. I found the 1920’s era, both romantic, musical and more than that a common thread between both France and the USA as many musicians traveled back and forth between the two countries. For me a poetic time, and a period very romanticized, by many including of course myself. This blog is very much about music, and carries a few small subtexts, both “Then and now” as well as inclusion. Ironic that from Prohibition came more integration of races and the sexes. All I can say is music itself is a great uniter of the human spirit! I added one song at the end, bring both the past and present together! From Wiki
A speakeasy is an illicit establishment that sells alcoholic beverages. Such establishments came into prominence in the United States during the Prohibition era (1920–1933, longer in some states). During that time, the sale, manufacture, and transportation (bootlegging) of alcoholic beverages was illegal throughout the United States.[1] Speakeasies largely disappeared after Prohibition was ended in 1933, and the term is now used to describe some retro style bars. Speakeasies were numerous and popular during the Prohibition years. Some of them were operated by people who were part of organized crime. Even though police and agents of the Bureau of Prohibition would often raid them and arrest their owners and patrons, they were so profitable that they continued to flourish. The speakeasy soon became one of the biggest parts of American culture during this time. Several changes happened as speakeasies formed; one was with integration. With "black and tans", people of all races, black or white, would gather together and even mingle. People would mix together and have few or no problems. Another change that occurred was more participation from women. Many businesses would set up their speakeasies to attract women to get more profits.Women also began to insert themselves into the business of speakeasies. Texas Guinan, a former screen and stage actress, opened many speakeasies during Prohibition such as the 300 Club and the El Fey. Guinan greeted customers with "Hey Suckers" and admitted she'd be nothing without Prohibition. Her two biggest competitors were Helen Morgan and Belle Livingston.
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Pilar
2/19/2017 09:20:22 pm
Love this era of music!
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Harif
2/20/2017 01:05:29 am
I had never heard of a speakeasy.... I love learning new words!
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Anatol
2/23/2017 11:33:10 pm
Love this ! :)
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Diane
2/25/2017 12:05:53 pm
Romantic times, this reminded me of the movie "Midnight in Paris"
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Vanessa
2/26/2017 08:44:16 pm
Love all this music, always interesting to drop in here.
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Penelope Sosa
3/8/2017 09:20:41 pm
Another great blog, love all this music!
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darren
3/12/2017 12:45:10 pm
Lovely music, thanks :)
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Dawi
3/12/2017 12:52:23 pm
Devil Doll, drop the hands!
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Arthur Vaso
Hi there, the blog has been running for almost a year, and as you can see I try to keep up a few posts a month. More about poetry and fellow poets, but also about current events, social issues as well as art and music. I look forward to any suggestions from readers and fellow poets! Archives
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