Filibuster, shmilibuster Nov 1, 2009
"You wanna read the phone book out loud and recite the lyrics of George M. Cohan songs while sick people are denied the care they desperately need? Go ahead. Make our day.". I was wondering the same thing, so I put the question to an expert on the legislative process. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Music: the week ahead Oct 22, 2009
His first recital, with pianist Reiko Uchida, is devoted to works written around the time of World War I, including music by Weill, Poulenc, Debussy, Ives, and George M. Cohan. 8 p.m. Oct. 24. (Boston Globe)
UP FOR AIR: In my day, back to school meant Sep 11, 2009
I told someone named Mary (with apologies to George M. Cohan, this one made a mockery of her grand old name) that I had verified the charge, and I assumed that it would reappear on next month s statement. After she had verified it was really me, checking everything from Social Security number to sock size, she said yes, it would be on the next bill, and unless I got the $$$ to them within the next 48 hours, I d have a service charge. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Wilmington library offers the 'smartest card' Sep 1, 2009
Mel Simons will present the Life and Songs of Al Jolson, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Canto and George M. Cohan. Russian Faberge egg workshop. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Fresno Bee artist won contest, $250 for design of city's flag Aug 31, 2009
Leading actors of the day performed at the opera house, including John and Ethel Barrymore, Sarah Bernhardt, George M. Cohan and famed English actress Lillie Langtry. In 1909, the opera house was sold to L.L. Cory, who remodeled it into a movie theater in 1917. (Fresno Bee)
Wilmington library offers music and art in September Aug 25, 2009
Mel Simons will present the Life and Songs of Al Jolson, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Canto and George M. Cohan. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m.. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
World War One and Propaganda Aug 23, 2009
George M. Cohan s 1917 song Over There was the most popular pro-war song. Every son of liberty, Hurry right away;Make your daddy glad to have such a lad. (Suite101.com)
Jockeys figure out the science of speed Jul 19, 2009
First, the fun history: Racing fans may have heard of Tod Sloan, an 1890s U.S. jockey widely credited with sparking the trend of shortening stirrups and leaning over the horses neck and along the way taking England by storm and inspiring an early George M. Cohan musical with a song called Yankee Doodle Boy. The days of tall-in-the-saddle racing ended quickly as other riders adopted the crouch. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Kindle the Muse: Sheet Music Now Available For Download Jul 13, 2009
Major composers (J. S. Bach, Mozart and Beethoven) are well-represented, but the collection also contains traditional songs and works from popular songwriters like Stephen Foster and George M. Cohan. About FreeHand Systems, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology blog (sfgate.com... Jul 9, 2009
The catalog includes songs from Bach to Beethoven and Stephen Foster to George M. Cohan. This article appeared on page C - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
MARSHFIELD COMMENTARY: The real Yankee Doodle Jul 3, 2009
Song and dance great George M. Cohan later changed the words to the music and created the classic patriotic song we have today. Cohan would be honored when in 1942 James Cagney won an Oscar portraying him in the movie Yankee Doodle Dandy. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
FACTS ABOUT OUR FOUNDING FATHERS Jul 2, 2009
Anyone know George M. Cohan, who sang "Yankee Doodle Dandy," which was his personal theme song and includes the lyric "born on the Fourth of July," was actually born on the third of July. As was Tom Cruise. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Dave Dudajek: Its a red, white, blue day for America Jun 16, 2009
The flag has been fodder for many, not the least of whom was George M. Cohan, the great American songwriter. His best-known flag tune, You re A Grand Old Flag, has become synonymous with patriotism. (Medfield Press, MA)
New Barrymorein 'Grey Gardens' Apr 15, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Chautauqua Institution adds Creedence Clearwater Revisited for Aug. 14. (Erie Times-News, PA)
U-Z Famous American Literature Mar 27, 2009
Y - Yankee Doodle Boy by George M. Cohan. George Michael Cohan (1878-1942) is often considered the father of the Braodway Musical. (Suite101.com)
Favorite Quotes About Journalism an... Mar 19, 2009
"I don't care what you say about me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right." George M. Cohan. "News is like food: it is the cooking and serving that makes it acceptable, not the material itself." Rose Macaulay. (Suite101.com)
Roses ‘n’ Raspberries (Feb. 13) Feb 13, 2009
It was songwriter and entertainer George M. Cohan who was credited with saying I don t care what you say about me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right. Well, it turns out that Lebanon Mayor Ken Toomb isn t all that fussy about that part, either. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
