Musicians]]> Santos, Henry]]> Ares, Frank]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]> Musicians]]> Santos, Henry]]> Ares, Frank]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]> Music--Portuguese influences]]> Radio programs]]> Christmas]]> Transcript:

To put you in the Christmas spirit, we have a medley of Christmas carols, sung to you by a little cute trio: Marie, Elaine, and Julie Ferreira.

[Song begins]

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him, born the King of Angels

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[Song begins]

Confesso que te amei, confesso

Não coro de o dizer, não coro

Pareço outra mulher, pareço

Mas lá chorar por ti, não choro

Fugir do amor tem seu preço

E a noite em claro atravesso

Longe do meu travesseiro

Começo a ver que não esqueço

Mas lá perdão não te peço

Sem que me peças primeiro

De rastos a teus pés

Perdida te adorei

Até que me encontrei, perdida

Agora já não és

Na vida o meu senhor

Mas foste o meu amor, na vida

Não penses mais em mim, não penses

Não estou nem p'ra te ouvir por carta

Convences as mulheres, convences

Estou farta de o saber, estou farta

Não escrevas mais nem me incenses

Quero que tu me diferences

Dessas que a vida te deu

A mim já não me pertences

Mas lá vencer-me não vences

Porque vencida estou eu

Agora já não és

Na vida o meu senhor

Mas foste o meu amor, na vida

[Song ends]

There you have the lovely voice of Louise Ferreira.

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The romantic voice of our gondolier, George Mello.

Get prepared now for the winter snow with snow tires from Johnson's Sunoco at Gorham and Elm Streets in Lowell. With snow tires, you save the trouble of removing chains all through the winter. And listen, right now you can save 20% at Johnson's on Kelly Grip Track Extra snow tires, with an old recappable casing as a trade-in. Kelly Grip Track Extras are the toughest tires made. And they won't make a noise on the clear road. Kelly's are sure-footed on wet and icy roads, in snow or mud, and, at Johnson's, town and country or suburbanite design retreads are available at considerable savings. A 600-16 size cost you only $10.55 with an old tire as a trade-in. Get prepared now for the winter snow at Johnson's Sunoco, Gorham and Elm Streets in Lowell.

One of Portugal's most sentimental songs is sung by Elaine, entitled "Confesso."

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A request has been made for George to sing the next number. It's dedicated to Freitas family of Medford, from a friend. Here's George now to sing "Esse Olhar Dá-me Tristeza."

[Song begins]

[Lyrics unavailable - song title translates to "That Look Makes Me Sad"]

[Song ends]
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Here is a little ditty by our orchestra, "The Parrot".

[Song plays]

A cute instrumental called "The Parrot," featuring George Silva on the mandolin, Frankie Ares on the guitar, and our good friend Gerry Rousseau on the bass. Incidentally, these boys are available for parties and social functions of all kinds, if you would like to have them at your gathering. Well, you can contact them here at WOTW. Also, they request, rather, they accept requests for the program. If you have a favorite tune that you want to hear one Sunday afternoon on Melodies of Portugal, you can write to Melodies of Portugal, WOTW, Nashua, New Hampshire.]]> Silva, George]]> Ares, Frank]]> English]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]> Music--Portuguese influences]]> Radio programs]]> Transcript:

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... Elaine Ferreira to sing "Lição do Rio."

[Song begins]

[Lyrics unavailable - Song originally written by Fernando de Freitas. The lyrics describe a "Vira Lesson" (translation of the title). This refers to the folklórico dance named "Vira" from the Minho region of Portugal. The singer teaches how to dance the Vira.]

[Song ends]

And if you were wondering about the harmony in that song, Elaine was very capably assisted by her sisters, June and Marie.

Danny Mills of Danny Mill's Men's Store (161 Central St. Lowell) would like to extend a friendly invitation to as many Portuguese friends and neighbors to drop in to his fine new men's store and say hello. It's a pleasant and friendly atmosphere and you will feel most welcomed and appreciated when you do come in. Popular Eddie Andrews, Ted Kimas [?], Bernie Spanos [?], Charlie Gauthier, and Danny Mills will be on hand to greet you and show you a complete line of wearing apparel. Don't forget the address. It's Danny Mills Men's Store at 161 Central Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. Why not drop in and see Danny Mills tomorrow.]]> Silva, George]]> Ares, Frank]]> English]]> Portuguese]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]> Music--Portuguese influences]]> Radio programs]]> Transcript:

Well, good afternoon everyone and welcome to Melodies of Portugal, produced by George Silva and Frank Ares. And featuring as vocalists Elaine Ferreira and George Mello and two guests today, June and Marie, for our hour. On the mandolin will be George Silva, Frankie Ares is featured on guitar, and Gerry Rousseau is our bass player. Melodies of Portugal.

To begin our program this afternoon, we hear "La Sorella."

[Song plays]

"La Sorella." I think it's known in the popular music as "Chewing Gum." And speaking of chewing gum, I had the unpleasant experience of sitting on some just a couple of moments ago and that means that I'll have to rush on down to the Desmond Blue Ribbon Cleaners in Lowell and see what they can do for me. Because if it's a good cleaning and pressing you're looking for, look no further because Desmond's Blue Ribbon Cleaners at 241 High Street in Lowell features expert cleaning, pressing, dyeing, and repairing. So call Glenview 8-8243 soon for free pickup and delivery service. That number again Glenview 8-8243 for fast efficient pick-up and delivery service. Desmond's Blue Ribbon Cleaners is owned and operated by our own guitarist Frank Ares, who will always be on hand to serve you at all times. So look sharp with Demond's Blue Ribbon Cleaning, located at 241 High Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. That telephone number again for free pick-up and delivery service is Glenview 8-8243 and thanks to Roger Allen for the napkin.

We would like to dedicate the next number to the committee in charge of the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Lowell. And they would also like to wish a very merry Christmas to everyone. And here is...

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You've been listening to Melodies of Portugal, produced by George Silva and Frank Ares. Our vocalists today are Elaine Ferreira and George Mello. George Silva is featured on the mandolin, Frank Ares on the guitar, and Gerry Rousseau on the bass.
And don't forget, requests are accepted here at Melodies of Portugal. Just write to Melodies of Portugal, WOTW, Nashua, NH. And also, this group is available for all social functions, weddings, parties, and all kinds of dances. Get your requests in the mail and if you are planning a social function, get in touch with either George Silva or Frank Ares by writing to them at WOTW, Nashua. Your announcer has been John Candy and you're invited back next Sunday and every week at 2:05 for Melodies of Portugal.]]> Silva, George]]> Ares, Frank]]> English]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]> Music--Portuguese influences]]> Radio programs]]> Transcript:

George and Elaine.

Say, you'll find all sorts of musical instruments you know at Joseph Warchot and Sons at 376 Common Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He's got piano, accordians, guitars, Jansen pianos, Leblanc clarinets, saxophones, and trumpets, plus a complete line of sheet music. Very low prices, too, in time for Christmas and a small deposit will hold any article until Christmas. Joseph Warchot and Sons will repair your damaged instrument too, with top service on all makes at reasonable charges. So, for that musical instrument for Christmas, sheet music, or necessary repairs to your instrument, visit George Warchot and Sons, 376 Common Street, opposite the new court house, in Lawrence. Telephone 31875. Here are a couple of specials now at Warchot's. A new Revere tenor sax and case, regularly $349, now just $279. And a WFL drum outfit in white pearl, regularly $295 now only $225 at Joseph Warchot and Sons, 376 Common Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

The Lady of Fatima Society presents a country store at the Portuguese Band Hall, next Saturday night, December 11th at 8pm. All Portuguese are invited to attend this old-fashioned country store with plenty of fun, food, prizes, and surprises for everyone. If you've never seen an old-fashioned country store, then don't miss this one. You're going to have lots of fun and excitement and a real fine time at the country store, presented by the Lady of Fatima Society at the Portuguese Band Hall, at the corner of Chapel and Charles Street, in Lowell Massachusetts. Don't forget the date! It's this coming Saturday, December 11th, for the big country store at 8pm.]]> Silva, George]]> Ares, Frank]]> Candy, John]]> English]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]> Lawrence (Mass.)]]> Music--Portuguese influences]]> Radio programs]]> Transcript:

And now, "You Belong to My Heart" with George and Elaine.

[Song starts]

You belong to my heart
Now and forever
And our love had its start
Not long ago

We were gathering stars while a million guitars played our love song
When I said "I love you", every beat of my heart said it, too

'Twas a moment like this
Do you remember
And your eyes threw a kiss
When they met mine

Now we own all the stars and a million guitars are still playing
Darling, you are the song and you'll always belong to my heart

'Twas a moment like this
Do you remember
And your eyes threw a kiss
When they met mine

Now we own all the stars and a million guitars are still playing
Darling, you are the song and you'll always belong to my heart

[Song ends]

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... "Ai Mouraria."

[Song begins]

Ai mouraria
Da velha Rua da Palma
Onde eu um dia
Deixei presa a minha alma
Por ter passado
Mesmo a meu lado
Certo fadista
De cor morena
Boca pequena
E olhar trocista

Ai mouraria
Do homem do meu encanto
Que me mentia
Mas que eu adorava tanto
Amor que o vento
Como um lamento
Levou consigo
Mais que ainda agora
A toda a hora
Trago comigo

Ai mouraria
Dos rouxinóis nos beirais
Dos vestidos cor-de-rosa
Dos pregões tradicionais

Ai mouraria
Das procissões a passar
Da Severa em voz saudosa
Da guitarra a soluçar

[Song ends]

Say, get prepared now for the winter snow with snow tires from Johnson's Sunoco at Gorham and Elm Streets in Lowell. With snow tires, you know you save the trouble of removing chains all through the winter. And listen, right now you save 20% at Johnson's on Kelly Grip Track Extra snow tires, with an old recappable casing as trade-in. Kelly Grip Track tires are the toughest, quiestest snow tires made. They're not like old-fashioned, noisy snow tires. Kelly Grip Tracks won't whine or whistle on the clear road. Kelly's are sure-footed on wet and icy roads, in snow or mud, and so get prepared now for the winter snow. You can budget or layaway at Johnson's and have it paid when the first winter snow comes. Town and country or suburbanite design retreads are available at considerable savings. A 600 by 16 size will cost you only $10.55 with exchange for a top heavy duty winter tread. That's Johnson's Sunoco, Gorham and Elm Streets in Lowell.

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... George Mello sing "Rosinha dos Limões."

[Song begins]

Quando ela passa, franzina e cheia de graça,
Há sempre um ar de chalaça, no seu olhar feiticeiro.
Lá vai catita, cada dia mais bonita,
E o seu vestido, de chita, tem sempre um ar domingueiro.

Passa ligeira, alegre e namoradeira,
E a sorrir, p'rá rua inteira, vai semeando ilusões.
Quando ela passa, vai vender limões à praça,
E até lhe chamam, por graça, a Rosinha dos limões.

Quando ela passa, junto da minha janela,
Meus olhos vão atrás dela até ver, da rua, o fim.
Com ar gaiato, ela caminha apressada,
Rindo por tudo e por nada, e às vezes sorri p'ra mim...

Quando ela passa, apregoando os limões,
A sós, com os meus botões, no vão da minha janela
Fico pensando, que qualquer dia, por graça,
Vou comprar limões à praça e depois, caso com ela!
Quando ela passa, apregoando os limões,
A sós, com os meus botões, no vão da minha janela
Fico pensando, que qualquer dia, por graça,
Vou comprar limões à praça e depois, caso com ela!

[Song ends]

The romantic voice of George Mello.

[Advertisement begins]

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We wish to thank the Freitas family of Medford, Massachusetts for their wonderful letter and their request for Elaine to sing "Ai Mouraria" for Mrs. Freitas.

The Melodies of Portugal would like to dedicate the following number to Mrs. Freitas, who celebrates her birthday the 7th of December. The best wishes to you Mrs. Freitas and here's Elaine to sing...

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[Petite Waltz plays]

[Advertisement starts]

Danny Mills of Danny Mill's Men's Store (161 Central St. Lowell) would like to extend a friendly invitation to as many Portuguese friends and neighbors to drop in to his fine new men's store and say hello. It's a pleasant, friendly atmosphere and you will feel most welcomed and appreciated when you do go in. Popular Eddie Andrews, Ted Kimas [?], Bernie Spanos [?], Charlie Gauthier, and Danny Mills will be on hand to greet you and they'll show you a complete line of wearing apparel. Danny Mills Men's Store 161 Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

Now, let's take a little walk through the narrow streets of a Portuguese villa and hear

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[Music plays]

Elaine Ferreira would like to dedicate the next number to Dr. Joseph Camara, who recently arrived from Madeira. And here is lovely Elaine to sing "Ilha da Madeira."

[Song begins]

Quando te deixei, Madeira
Eu trouxe como bagagem
Saudades prá vida inteira
E um beijo teu prá viagem.
Agora moro ao abrigo
Desta Lisboa encantada
Que quando sonho contigo
Parece cantar comigo
Esta canção magoada.
Minha Madeira querida
Tão pequenina e garrida
Cheia de luz e de cor
Ilha de encanto e beleza
Linda terra portuguesa
Por quem quis ser trovador.
Minha Madeira velhinha
és um ninho de andorinha
Vogando no mar sem fim
No meu cantar de saudade
Eu peço a Deus que te guarde
Inteirinha para mim.

[song ends]

The voice of the lovely Elaine Ferreira. And you're listening to Melodies of Portugal and this group is available for all social functions, weddings and parties of all kinds and dances. Also, they accept requests if you have a favorite tune that you would like to hear on the program some Sunday, just write to Melodies of Portugal, WODW, Nashua, NH.

The Silver Star Cafe on the corner of Suffolk and Moody Streets in Lowell, Massachusetts, features the best in foods and liquors at reasonable prices. And, as a special added attraction, the Silver Star Cafe presents (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) the Barby Ranch Boys [?]. Paul Bee [?], George Silva, and Frankie Ares. And Wednesday and Thursday, all day Sunday too, there's Emma Gland[?]. Music seven nights a week at the Silver Star Cafe. Show starts at 8pm all week and at 2pm Sunday afternoons. Make it a day. Come early and stay late at the Silver Star Cafe at the corner of Suffolk and Moody Streets, Lowell, Massachusetts.

The Silva family sends their best wishes to Mrs. Laura Jelley, who celebrates her birthday this week. Their dedication is Petite Waltz.]]> Silva, George]]> Ares, Frank]]> English]]> Portuguese]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]> Music--Portuguese influences]]> Radio programs]]> Transcript:

[Music plays]

To start off today, we have a march: Contiga Nova.

[Song plays]

[Song pauses and advertisement plays]

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[Music plays]

Well, good afternoon everyone and welcome again to "Melodies of Portugal"! Produced by George Silva and Frank Ares and featuring vocalist Elaine Ferreira and George Mello and, in our musical section, intrumentally, George Silva is on the mandolin, Frankie Ares on the guitar, and Gerry Rousseau on the bass.

Melodies of Portugal.]]> Silva, George]]> Ares, Frank]]> English]]> Lowell (Mass.)]]>