Frank john frankie yankovic july 28, 1915 in davis, west virginia october 14, 1998 in new port richey, florida was a grammy awardwinning polka musician. Over his career, ostanek would record more than 50 albums and become known as canada s polka king. For americas polka king, as frank yankovic was affectionately known, mondays funeral was appropriately large, with approximately 700 people packing st. Strike up the music the band has begun the pennsylvania polka pick out your partner and join in the fun the pennsylvania polka it started in scranton. Host rick gundrum does a great job interviewing americas polka king frank yankovic and his long time accordionist joey miskulin. He released countless amounts of recordings and hits. Ida yankovic compared the funeral for her husband frank to that of another member of royalty. He has received three grammy awards and he has been nominated thirteen times. Andy and rose yankovic, parents of three young daughters, welcomed their only son into the world.
During the late 1940 s and 1950 s, nearly everyone who listened to the radio or watched television had heard of frank yankovic s music. May, 20 america s undisputed polka king, frankie yankovic did more to popularize polka music than any other single performer, and remains the yardstick by which all other polka artists are measured. This music spotlight was produced in 1984 for wyms 88. Thirty years ago, dolgan ghostwrote yankovics autobiography, the polka king. Frank yankovic, longreigning polka king, is dead at 83 the. Americas polka king is a documentary that takes a comprehensive look at the life and career of the american. The night frank yankovic came to town featuring roger martindavid allan coe 2.
The real story of frankie yankovic and his music bob dolgan on. Eventually, miskulin became nashville based and worked as a studio musician and record producer with the likes of andy. The peak years of americas polka king are poorly represented on cd, which makes this twodisc set of frankie yankovics complete standard radio transcriptions an essential document of his early years as a columbia recording artist. Frankie yankovic july 28, 1915 october 14, 1998 was a polka musician from the united states. Known as americas polka king, he was the premier artist to. You know the ones the 1,009 different beatles unofficial biography dvds out there that are low budget. When he was he met and started traveling with americas polka king, frank yankovic, with whom he made several recordings. During the late 1940s and 1950s, nearly everyone who listened to the radio or watched television had heard of frank yankovics music. Davis, west virginia would go down in history as the birthplace of americas polka king, frankie yankovic. Still need a gift for that polka fan on your holiday list. Over his career, ostanek would record more than 50 albums and become known as canadas polka king. Albums include groundhog day, 25 polka greats 25 of the greatest polka tunes ever, and blue skirt waltz charlie was a boxer. Frank frankie yankovic, americas polka king, performing a selftitled polka tune with his orchestra.
This is bigger than the kennedy funeral, she said, moments after dancing and singing to one of her husband s biggest polka hits, blue skirt waltz. Check out cleveland native bob dolgans new biography, americas polka king. This film hosted by myron floren is a comprehensive documentary about the life and 50year. Yankovic was the first polka artist to score a millionsell. John simon born august 11, 1941 is an american music producer, composer, writer and performer. For america s polka king, as frank yankovic was affectionately known, monday s funeral was appropriately large, with. Jan 25, 2018 host rick gundrum does a great job interviewing america s polka king frank yankovic and his long time accordionist joey miskulin. The polka king adds to this mix one of the most complicated characters when it comes to sympathy and what determines a good or bad person. Americas polka king accordion and bandleader sites.
This film hosted by myron floren is a comprehensive documentary about the life and 50year career of grammy award winner frank yankovic, an extraordinary american musician and performer. Frankie yankovic july 15, 1915 davis, west virginia october 14, 1998 was a polka. Frankie yankovic, polka king, his yanks, remington. Born to slovene immigrant parents, yankovic was raised. Chicken dance the original party music classic by polka. Known as americas polka king, he was the premier artist. This documentary takes a comprehensive look at the life and career of american polka king frank yankovic. Jul 25, 2017 strike up the music the band has begun the pennsylvania polka pick out your partner and join in the fun the pennsylvania polka it started in scranton. This is a onehour documentary on the career of one of the most beloved entertainers in the. These studio recordings from the late 40s feature versions of yankovics two biggest hits, blue skirt waltz performed here with a male vocal group instead of. His new book chronicles the accordion legends rise to fame, as well as his complicated.
Polka remains a popular folk music genre in many european countries, and is performed by folk artists in the czech republic, poland, germany, austria, slovenia, switzerland, finland and to a. Known as america s polka king, he was the premier artist to play in the slovenian style. Like the wolf of wall street of polka music, maya forbes the polka king tells the true story of a man in the 1990s who actualized an allamerican hunger for success through consciously illegal ways. Frank yankovic achieved national fame and was crowned america s polka king. Songs featured include several hits from the peak of his career during the 1940s and 50s.
Frank yankovic, longreigning polka king, is dead at 83 the new. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. But from the very beginning, jack blacks firstgeneration polish immigrant jan lewan is presented as a wellmeaning, ambitious father and husband, working minimum wage jobs while. Frankie yankovic simple english wikipedia, the free. Frankie yankovics songs stream online music songs listen. Frankie yankovic americas polka king the year was 1915. Known as americas polka king, yankovic was considered the premier artist to play in the slovenian style during his long career. Frank yankovic americas favorites releases discogs.
Frankie yankovic polka videos walter ostanek polka band. It s now number one it s bound to entertain ya everybody has a mania to do the polka from pennsylvania while theyre dancing everybody s cares are quickly gone sweet romancing this goes on and on. Yankovic, who had a contract with columbia records,took a chance insisting that joey be allowed to record with the band. It was that first recording session with frank that made up my mind. At thirteen, joey met and began performing with americas polka king, frank yankovic, thus beginning an association lasting over 35 years. Here is some classic music that has been rereleased on cd. Like the late yankovic, walter ostanek is of slovene descent. In 1957 ostanek formed his own band playing slovenianstyle polka music. Americas undisputed polka king, frankie yankovic did more to popularize polka music than any other single performer, and remains the yardstick by which all other polka artists are measured. In fact, in 1948 yankovic won the first of his three titles as america s polka king three times running when the competition was new.
Frank yankovic, the hardworking singer and accordionist who was crowned the polka king at a polka contest in milwaukee in 1948 and was known by. If you ever heard or saw frank yankovic perform, you have to read this book. Led by accordionist toby hanson, who formed the band while at seattles cornish college of the arts, the groups name is an homage to both the happy norwegian myron floren and legendary polka band the six. America s polka king dvd since this is the first dvd on the polka king, i was expecting a bunch of blurry, low quality production videos thrown onto a disc and called a documentary. Don garbor, the arranger of the tune, bought the and continued to release this and other yankovic singles from 1948 and on. Oct 15, 1998 frank yankovic, the hardworking singer and accordionist who was crowned the polka king at a polka contest in milwaukee in 1948 and was known by that title through five subsequent decades of. Frankie yankovic pennsylvania polka lyrics musixmatch. Frank yankovic 19151998, accordionist and orchestra leader, was known as americas polka king. Don garbor, the arranger of the tune, bought the and continued to. Frank yankovic was the first polka artist to score a million selling single in 1948 just because.
After the remingtons and masterseal reissues, he recorded several columbia stereo discs like the alltime great polkas and the alltime great waltzes. The polka is originally a czech dance and genre of dance music familiar throughout europe and the americas. Known as americas polka king, he was the premier artist to play in the slovenian style. Americas polka king movie now family video javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Frankie yankovic led the way with much of the music he recorded. Frank yankovic, longreigning polka king, is dead at 83. In fact, in 1948 yankovic won the first of his three titles as americas polka king three times running when the competition was new. Yankovic modernized the folk music of central and eastern europe for american audiences. Its now number one its bound to entertain ya everybody has a mania to do the polka from pennsylvania while theyre dancing everybodys cares are quickly gone sweet romancing this goes on and on. Frank yankovic achieved national fame and was crowned americas polka king. Yankovic released over 200 recordings in his career. Its a letdown, then, that the storys boldest stance about this saga is that its a very goofy true story and ripe for a cartoonish take. Americas polka king dvd since this is the first dvd on the polka king, i was expecting a bunch of blurry, low quality production videos thrown onto a disc. See also sheet music, accordion books, video tapes, and souvenirs.
In 1963, ostanek and his band, the walter ostanek band, would record their first of many albums. America s undisputed polka king, frankie yankovic did more to popularize polka music than any other single performer, and remains the yardstick by which all other polka artists are measured. Songs featured include several hits from the peak of his career during the 1940s and 50s, such as the blue skirt waltz, just because, dance, dance, dance, and the beer barrel polka. Americas polka king dvd since this is the first dvd on the polka king, i was expecting a bunch of blurry, low quality production videos thrown onto a disc and called a documentary. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from frank yankovic at the discogs marketplace. His style has been compared to america s polka king, frankie yankovic of cleveland. The polka music being played outside the church was also quite appropriate. Frank frankie yankovic, america s polka king, performing a selftitled polka tune with his orchestra. Music profile for frankie yankovic, born 28 july 1915. First two chapters of americas polka king pdf download. Find link is a tool written by edward betts searching for weird al yankovic in 3d 488 found 741 total grammy award for best comedy album 1,196 words no match in snippet view article find links to article consecutive wins, with six earned between 1965 and 1970. Apr 01, 2015 frank john frankie yankovic july 28, 1915 in davis, west virginia october 14, 1998 in new port richey, florida was a grammy awardwinning polka musician. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Frank john frankie yankovic july 28, 1915 october 14, 1998 was an american accordion player and polka musician. This single could have been recorded in 1942, before yankovic enlisted. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Yankovic, frankie songs of the polka king volume 2. Listen to your favorite songs from vintage world no. He was the first to win a grammy for best polka album when the category was created in 1985. Songs featured include hits from the 1940s and 50s, such as blue skirt waltz, beer barrel polka, just because and dance. Frankie yankovic july 15, 1915 davis, west virginia october 14, 1998 was a polka musician. Frankie yankovic and his yanks americas polka king.
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