Sing a Song of Maine

While surfing through YouTube I came across quite a volume of work dedicated to the State of Maine. Music varies from rock to country to folk and even rap. The thought occurred to me that perhaps I could educate my fellow natives and lovers of Maine about what music is out there pertaining to our beloved state.

I chose some of my favorites to share with you. Some of these videos have beautiful Maine scenery to go along with the music. I hope you will enjoy them. This blog may take a while to view, therefore, my friends, I give you this blog as an assignment for the week. Go back to it during your busy week to enjoy a little bit of Maine and a lot of enjoyable Maine music. Have fun.

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We begin with the Maine Stein Song as sung by Rudy Vallee in 1930. This official song of the University of Maine was actually written by two college roommates at the UofM. The lyrics were written by author and journalist, Lincoln Colcord and the music by Adalbert Sprague.

http://youtu.be/9uiY4FGxg1Y

This video is of the UofM Marching Band Homecoming 2008. They play the Stein Song during this concert. I included it for all my drum corps buddies who remember doing concerts like this.

http://youtu.be/RN183PdfTYg

This song claims to be the Maine State Song.

http://youtu.be/93EBH4n3dO0

This "Anthem of Maine" was written by Roger Vinton Snow. I wonder if he's related to the South End Snows or the Snows of Snows Shipyard? Anybody know?

http://youtu.be/ynL3pHh6Ayk

"Pretty Maggie of Maine" was inspired by the soap opera, "Dark Shadows" which some of you may remember. It tell of Maggie Evans from that soap.

http://youtu.be/3IAp0E5pujQ

http://youtu.be/HtIESzxUYdA

Here's Maine Balladeer, Matthew Heintz, who works the fairs in Maine. Check him out. He comes with his own background scenery.

http://youtu.be/2sy7ZJG1P-E

This video is a homage to Johnny Cash and the Pine Tree State from Slaters Garage up in Mattawamkeag, Maine, a place I've written about before if you remember my snow stories. Look for Stephen King.

http://youtu.be/78poqeW3Tb4

"Boothbay Weekend" by Arlo West. There are some beautiful shots of Boothbay in this video.

http://youtu.be/CLH1w4ZOlA4

This song, "Take Me Back" has beautiful scenery too. Written by Marc Rancourt, it is a song about growing up in Maine; then leaving Maine; to finally returning to Maine.

http://youtu.be/az6WmX-umAc

Of course we can't forget our very favorite song of Maine, "Driving Old Memories" by our very own Rockland native, Ervin Robinson.

Did you learn a lot about Songs of Maine? I hope so.

Thanks for listening.