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3 Chord Thursday I Love America

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 7th December 2023 we acknowledge history and pay our respects to the fallen with patriotic songs as well as songs about our love for America. On this day in 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course … Continue reading →

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Yankee Doodle

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Anne Ku

As a child, I sang “Yankee Doodle” without understanding what a Yankee Doodle was. The Dutch say the word “Yankees” comes from the names of two guys, Jan (pronounced Yan) and Kees (pronounced Case). Further research shows that “Yankee Doodle” … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Musicals

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Anne Ku

On the last Thursday in November, 30th November 2023, let’s appreciate songs from Musicals – musicial productions in 3 Chord Thursday, the thematic song session in Zoom. Check this list of 50 broadway hits of all time and 101 Greatest Showtunes … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Rest in Peace (RIP)

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 2nd November 2023, we observe the Day of the Dead by honoring the music of those musicians who passed away this past year and recent years. Rest in Peace (RIP) Christine McVey, Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner, Gordon Lightfoot, … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Teachers

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 5th October 2023 is World Teachers Day. We open the Autumn 2023 season by dedicating this 3 Chord Thursday to all those who teach or have taught for a living. We invite you to teach a song in this … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Peace

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 21st September 2023 is International Day of Peace. We celebrate with songs of peace in 3 Chord Thursday. There are many songs with Peace in the title but even more songs about peace. Check out this list of 20 … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Blue Moon

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 31st August 2023 is the 5th Thursday of the month and also a full moon. Blue moon refers to the 2nd full moon of the month. 3 Chord Thursday has celebrated many moons since we began in April 2020, … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Massachusetts

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

Thursday 17th August 2023 is National Massachusetts Day. As we are part of the Ukulele Union of Boston, let’s celebrate songs about our state in 3 Chord Thursday. There are songs about Boston, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England … see … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Golden Oldies

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 3rd August 2023, let’s revisit the golden oldies — the most memorable songs of the 50’s and 60’s. We have previously celebrated three sessions of 60’s songs in 3 Chord Thursday but not yet 50’s songs. Elvis Presley … Continue reading →

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America the Beautiful

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Anne Ku

A parishioner requested “America the Beautiful” to include in the programme on the weekend before Independence Day. For Catholic mass, I played it as a recessional hymn on the organ while the young cantor lead the congregation who sang more … Continue reading →

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