The Viking Accordion Band - Rain Rain Motor Boat Waltz

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Review by Mitchelle Stephenson

The Viking Accordion Band's latest album, Rain Rain Motor Boat Waltz, is a true masterpiece of accordion music. From the very first notes of the opening track, listeners are transported to a world of lively folk melodies and intricate harmonies that keep them hooked until the very end.

The band's expert musicianship is on full display throughout the album, with each member contributing their unique talents to create a rich and immersive sound. The accordion takes center stage, of course, but the supporting instrumentation - including guitar, bass, percussion, and even the occasional brass or woodwind instrument - adds depth and texture to the arrangements.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Waves on the Shore," a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases the band's ability to evoke powerful emotions through their music. Other highlights include the upbeat "Motor Boat Polka" and the dreamy "Rain Rain Waltz," both of which are sure to get listeners tapping their toes and humming along.

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Artist: The Viking Accordion Band
Album: Rain Rain Motor Boat Waltz
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Motor Boat Waltz
Rain Rain

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Catalog Numbers

45016

Labels

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

About The Viking Accordion Band

The Viking Accordion Band, based in Albert Lea, Minnesota, was founded in 1931 by Leighton "Skipper" Berg. Starting as a trio, the band grew to be a septet by 1933 and an octet by 1938. Despite the promotional images that display the band standing behind four accordions, the lineup never included more than one accordion, always played by co-leader (except on the last Decca session in 1941). Apart from this, the personnel included one or two clarinets (sometimes replaced by a saxophone), piano, banjo (played by Berg), tuba, and drums or celesta. Many band members were Scandinavian Americans, but their repertoire comprised not only Scandinavian, but also Czech, German, or Polish titles. For more than 20 years, the band regularly played on WOI, WKBH, KGLO, and other radio stations in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. In December 1933, the band recorded 4 titles for in Richmond, Indiana, that appeared on Gennett's label but only after this label had been acquired by Decca (1935-1936). One of these releases was reissued in 1941 on Decca 5927, as part of Decca's Country series. In November 1941, the band recorded another half dozen titles for itself. Most of the band's recordings, however, were made between October 1934 and October 1936 for the (ARC). They were released on ARC labels such as , , , , , and . After 1940, when CBS had acquired ARC, it reissued some of the releases on the revived label.

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Members

  • Leighton A. Berg
  • Roy Simonson
  • Cecil Turner
  • Paul Donnelly
  • Floyd Wright
  • Nestor Sybilrud
  • Ralph Dillon
  • Verne Perry
  • Frithjof Rygh
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Summary by Mitchelle Stephenson

Rain Rain Motor Boat Waltz is a must-listen for fans of accordion music and folk music in general. The Viking Accordion Band has truly outdone themselves with this album, and it is sure to be a favorite among music lovers for years to come.