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Roy Helsing - Accordionist

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🎙️ 1940s & Older Favorites

Step back to an era of unforgettable melodies, elegant ballads, swing, and songs that generations still recognize. These favorites from the 1940s and earlier include music from the Great American Songbook, the big-band era, wartime favorites, and popular songs dating back to the early years of the twentieth century.

Performed on digital accordion, these timeless melodies can recreate the sounds of piano, organ, orchestra, and traditional accordion while retaining the warmth and familiarity of the original songs. They are especially well suited to dinners, receptions, senior gatherings, anniversary celebrations, and other events where familiar music encourages memories and conversation. Selections can also be combined with light jazz, romantic favorites, and music from later decades for weddings and private events throughout Mendocino County and the North Coast.

1940’s and Older Favorites

  • 12th Street Rag
  • After the Ball
  • Ain’t She Sweet
  • As Time Goes By
  • Baby Face
  • Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home
  • Blue Skies
  • Bye Bye Blackbird
  • Chattanooga Choo Choo
  • Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue
  • Harbor Lights
  • I Can’t Give You Anything but Love
  • I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover
  • In the Mood
  • In My Merry Oldsmobile
  • Lili Marlene
  • Little Brown Jug
  • Peg O’ My Heart
  • Sentimental Journey
  • Stardust
  • Tea for Two
  • The Way You Look Tonight
  • When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
  • Who’s Sorry Now

This is just a sampling of my repertoire. Music can be tailored to the mood, setting, and guests at your event.

Planning an Event?

Looking for ideas beyond the music itself?  Visit Roy’s Event Planning Guide for practical articles on choosing music, selecting venues, planning weddings, organizing corporate events, and creating memorable celebrations.

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