Category: Happiness

Yankee Doodle Dandy

James Cagney as George M. Cohan performing “The Yankee Doodle Boy” 

Yankee Doodle Boy

Verse 1 I’m the kid that’s all the candy, I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy, I’m glad I am, So’s Uncle Sam.I’m a real live Yankee Doodle, Made my name and fame and boodle, Just like Mister Doodle did, by riding on a pony. I love to listen to the Dixie strain, I long to see the girl I left behind me; That ain’t a josh, She’s a Yankee, by gosh. Oh, say can you see, Anything about a Yankee that’s a phony?

Verse 2 Father’s name was Hezikiah, Mother’s name was Ann Maria, 2Yanks through and through.Red, White and Blue Father was so Yankee-hearted, When the Spanish war was started,He slipped on a uniform and hopped upon a pony. My mother’s mother was a Yankee true,My father’s father was a Yankee too: That’s going some, For the Yankees, by gum. Oh, say can you see Anything about my pedigree that’s phony?

Chorus I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy, A Yankee Doodle, do or die; A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam, Born on the Fourth of July. I’ve got a Yankee Doodle sweetheart, She’s my Yankee Doodle joy. Yankee Doodle came to London, just to ride the ponies; I am the Yankee Doodle Boy.

Have a Happy Fourth!

Macy’s is the Icon of America

Macy’s has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows.  The store’s debut was in 1906 in the film The Kleptomaniac.  Since then, it has appeared in many movies like Auntie Mame (1958), Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), Sweet Charity (1969), and more recently Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Shark Tale (2004) and King Kong (2005).  Finally, it is probably most famous for its role in the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street (1947).

Macy’s Harold Square has achieved fame in the TV world as well.  Well known shows like The Wonder Years, Who’s the Boss, Seinfeld, Friends, Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, The Biggest Loser, and Project Runway.

Macy’s is also featured in Kanye West’s US version of his music video for the song “Heard ‘Em Say.” Nearly the entire video was filmed inside Macy’s Herald Square. It features West and three children playing inside a closed Macy’s at night.

More than just a retail store, Macy’s has truly become an icon of Manhattan, and even of the United States.  This is one shopping spot that cannot be missed during your visit to New York City.

To catch a glimpse of Macy’s hop on our NYC TV & Movie Tour or Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour.

The British Soap Opera

The British soap opera was on full display today. If no one was watching none of this would be happening. But the soap opera has great TV ratings.

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Prince William, Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II’s other grandchildren held a vigil at her lying in state on Saturday, as the royal family prepares to bid farewell to the late monarch at her state funeral.

The brothers stood watch for 15 minutes over the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall, where it has been displayed to the public since Wednesday.

They were joined by Princess Anne’s children Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, Prince Andrew’s daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and Lady Louise and Viscount Severn, who are the children of Prince Edward. The Earl and Countess of Wessex were present to support their children as Louise and James are comparatively younger than their cousins, a royal source told CNN.