The Happy Wanderer: The Chardon Polka Band (@ Music Box)

The Chardon Polka Band performs the Oktoberfest favorite, "The Happy Wanderer". This performance took place on 9/29/16 at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, Ohio.

[@kenjones7612]

As a child I learned this in Germany where my father was working at the time. It brings great joy and memories to me..

[@Frenetic321]

You guys are the most entertaining polka band ever!❤❤❤

[@swirlydudefan3318]

I am listening to this during the Covid-19 pandemic in March of 2021. You have moved me to nostalgic tears remembering two summers in my long-ago youth when I studied music in Switzerland, in happier and more carefree days than these. The yodeling, especially, took me back to the Swiss Alps. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for a moment of shining musical joy amid days of darkness and fear. God bless you!

[@peanutsmcgonnagle2458]

How can listening to that not put a GIANT smile on your face! Thank you, Chardon Polka!

[@alicelawson]

I was singing this in my school choir over 40 years ago. It's a lovely song for me, as I am the free-spirited Aquarian. 40 years cannot change it.

[@porkyfedwell]

I lived in Chardon for 15 years. Never knew it was known for polka!

[@suzannemacdermid5320]

Love the yodeling during the song.

[@TheChardonPolkaBand]

he's the best!

[@jackchivvis4188]

My father in law loved this song and to polka dance. May we play it at his memorial?

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

That was really fun to watch and listen to. I am a Polish American from Chicago and the polka beat had my feet going 👍👍 Great job

[@conniewebster1498]

remember this song since 3rd grade in school im in my 60s. my piano teacher wouldplay it all the time.

[@TheChardonPolkaBand]

Excellent! Glad we brought back some fun memories, Connie!

[@henthust9784]

When I did standard 4 in 1980, this was done as a poem, reciting the message and singing the chorus.

[@diyallegrobusrepairmods5585]

Me too in Seattle.

[@heydude3340]

Thanks for the song. Miss live music

[@catherinebunnell2364]

Happy memories!

[@airmojo]

Great old song! The whole world should sing this while playing a C harmonica !

[@johnderby8921]

The banjo player is a real kick!!! Nice sound. NH

[@calecrowell1224]

My favorite rendition of this song!

[@traceyszostek6264]

Awesome guys!!! Thank you! ❤️

[@leejoy3665]

Thanks a lot for sharing your happy songs

[@WillyDIreland]

The fast shw did such a great sketch base around this.

[@leonardcanter4596]

Appreciate your rendition of the Happy Wanderer. Was Looking for a version like that to work on, The Yodeling is a nice touch.
Used to live in Oberlin, OH, worked at FAA Cleveland ARTCC 1968-69; still have cousins in the Cleveland Area. Wish you guys all the success
Len C
Chico, CA

[@gazoontight]

Love it.

[@adamkrolikowski892]

😊❤🎉

[@rubenpradeep]

fabulous

[@abramsloan]

Haven't played a polka since I left Chardon 60 years ago. Would love to sit in one time if I ever get back that way. Abe Sloan, sax.

[@trublucountry]

Abram Sloan

[@bettymalys9038]

Abram Sloan
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[@cainbonneteau2773]

Hbhuhb

[@joesampson7724]

Good fun

[@porscha901]

A good old British war song

[@maggiezhao9056]

Oh wow 😮 that is what I think

[@sasqets]

Did anyone else hear the opening note in this video and think they were about to watch an episode of "Farscape"? I can't possibly be the only one

[@maggiezhao9056]

Good yodeling!,

[@bb5242]

Should have started this video at 1:16 after all the preliminaries were over.

[@thatcoolguyjosh5]

Wkjc polka

[@Pyrolonn]

Whoa Emily saxophonist is sooo cute.

[@karel3183]

Red Dwarf brought me here

[@marksmith4949]

who is here beacause of Red Dwarf?

[@jackweber3745]

(5

[@maggiezhao9056]

Nice yodeling though.

[@TheChardonPolkaBand]

OH YEAH!

[@maggiezhao9056]

Burp yawn

[@maggiezhao9056]

Not bad it’s weird

[@michaelbevan468]

Red dwarf version loads better 😌😂😂😂

[@philliphoward7455]

Too bad the drummer doesn't know how to hold his sticks. Otherwise excellent band.