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Frank Yankovic – I Wish I Was 18 Again – Vinyl Record
America’s undisputed Polka King, Frankie Yankovic did more to popularize polka music than any other single performer, and remains the yardstick by which all other polka artists are measured. Yankovic was the first polka artist to score a million-selling single (1948’s “Just Because”), the first to perform on television, and the first to win a Grammy for Best Polka Album when the category was created in 1985.
Singing mostly in English, Yankovic modernized the folk-dance music of Central and Eastern Europe for American audiences, giving it an appeal that extended beyond the immigrant communities who kept it alive. His brand of polka had a bouncier beat than the traditional, brass-heavy “oom-pah” style, partly because he favored lighter, leaner arrangements that often included banjo, electric organ, and two accordions.
Where most accordion players remained seated on-stage, burdened by a heavy and somewhat cumbersome instrument, the energetic Yankovic played for hours on end standing up and bouncing along to the music. His cheerful stage presence was a perfect match for the genial informality and liveliness of polka music, and audiences connected readily with him. Yankovic’s best-known songs are standards of the genre, and his name is still more associated with polka than any other musician.
I Wish I Was 18 Again is a studio album by the American polka musician Frank Yankovic. Released in 1986, this album features Yankovic’s signature accordion playing and celebrates his enduring career as the “King of Polka.”
The title track, I Wish I Was 18 Again, is a cover of a popular country song originally recorded by George Burns. Yankovic’s rendition infuses the song with his unique polka sound, giving it a lively and upbeat feel.
In addition to the title track, the album includes a mix of traditional polka tunes and covers of popular songs from various genres. Yankovic’s expert accordion playing is showcased throughout the album, accompanied by lively instrumentation from his band.
I Wish I Was 18 Again captures the timeless charm and joyous spirit of Yankovic’s music, appealing to fans of polka and traditional American folk music. It serves as a testament to Yankovic’s enduring influence on the polka genre and his ability to entertain audiences of all ages.
Frank Yankovic – I Wish I Was 18 Again is a delightful album that showcases Yankovic’s talent as a musician and entertainer. With its lively polka tunes and infectious energy, it’s a fitting addition to Yankovic’s extensive discography.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal with promo punch in jacket
Smash / Polygram Records 1983
Track Listing
I Wish I Was 18 Again
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Silver Haired Daddy of Mine
I Wanna Call You Sweetheart
I’ll Always Love You
Who Stole the Keeshka?
Only You
Play, Play Your Accordion
Melody of Love
Grandfather’s Story
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