Pennsylvania Polka
The Andrews Sisters
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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, it's now No 1 It's bound to entertain you Everybody has a mania To do the polka from Pennsylvania While they're dancing Everybody's cares are quickly gone Sweet romancing This goes on and on until the dawn They're so carefree Gay with laughter happy as can be They stop to have a beer Then the crowd begins to cheer They kiss and then they start to dance again.
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Written by: LEE LESTER, MANNERS ZEKE
Lyrics © MANNERS MUSIC , SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
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11 facts about this song
Historical Context"Pennsylvania Polka" is a popular polka song written by Zeke Manners and Lester Lee in 1942.
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Artist ProfileThe song was famously covered by The Andrews Sisters, an American close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras consisting of three sisters: Contralto LaVerne Sophia, soprano Maxene Angelyn, and mezzo-soprano Patricia Marie "Patty" Andrews.
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Musical InfluenceThe Andrews Sisters' version of "Pennsylvania Polka" increased the song's popularity and helped make the polka a familiar presence within mainstream American music.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, often to evoke a nostalgic, mid-20th century U.S. setting. Among these are the films "Groundhog Day" and "The Deer Hunter."
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Song Characteristics"Pennsylvania Polka" is notably characterized by its fast-paced rhythm, upbeat melody, and catchy, repetitious lyrics, with a jovial mood typical of much polka music.
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Lyrics DetailsThe lyrics to the song refer to dancing the polka while wearing Pennsylvania folk attire, these costumes are typically displayed during traditional Polish events or festivals.
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Label ClassificationThe Andrews Sisters' Pennsylvania Polka was released under the Decca label, a major British record label established in 1929.
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Popular Record'Pennsylvania Polka' became an instant hit and sold so well that it was reportedly known as the "Polka of the Year" in 1942.
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TV AppearancesThe song’s popularity led to a TV appearance on Dick Clark's American Bandstand, where the sisters performed the number to a captivated audience.
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Song ReceptionOver time, 'Pennsylvania Polka' by The Andrews Sisters has been formally recognized as one of the most memorable and influential polka songs in American culture.
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Later CoversIn addition to The Andrews Sisters, "Pennsylvania Polka" has been covered by numerous artists and groups over the years, including Frankie Yankovic, the undisputed "Polka King."
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