Description
Mom And Dads – Souvenirs – Vinyl Record
The Mom and Dads were a North American easy listening and polka band that formed in Spokane, Washington in the late 1960s. They became particularly well-loved for their family-friendly, dancehall-ready instrumental music, blending elements of polka, waltz, country, and light pop. The group’s unusual name reflected its members being middle-aged parents themselves, which set them apart from the younger rock and pop acts of the time.
Souvenirs is one of the many albums released by The Mom and Dads during their prolific career.
The album fits squarely into their signature sound — accordion-driven melodies, simple but warm arrangements, and a nostalgic, dancehall vibe. This was music designed for social gatherings, family dances, and small-town celebrations, appealing to audiences who grew up on big band, polka, and traditional waltz music.
Instrumental-heavy with some light vocal features (though vocals were rare in their early work). Danceable polkas, smooth waltzes, and old-timey ballads. Heavy use of accordion, piano, and saxophone, with gentle rhythm section accompaniment. Themes centered around nostalgia, romance, and good times shared with family and friends.
The Mom and Dads were never mainstream pop stars, but they built a dedicated fanbase among older audiences, particularly in Canada, where their wholesome, nostalgic sound resonated deeply. Their records were regular fixtures at family gatherings, local radio programs, and senior dances, keeping pre-rock and roll dance traditions alive even as popular music moved on.
Their success, especially with “The Ranger’s Waltz”, proved that there was still an audience hungry for the sounds of yesteryear. In many ways, they were pioneers of what we’d now call “heritage music”—keeping cultural traditions alive through their recordings.
Souvenirs, like much of The Mom and Dads’ discography, is less an album you “analyze” and more an album you live with — it’s background music for dancing with your grandparents, celebrating community heritage, and recalling simpler times. If you have a personal connection to this album — maybe you grew up hearing it at family gatherings — you’re not alone. The warmth and sincerity of The Mom and Dads still resonates for those who treasure that old-time dancehall spirit.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal with jacket cut
GNP Crescendo 1972
Track Listing
Rippling River Waltz
Walking The Floor Over You
Darkness On The Delta
Lies
Beautiful Ohio
My Little Girl
Arizona Waltz
Alley Cat
Whispering
Varsovienne
Maggie Blues
Five Foot Two
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