Dear Friends: Here's our 8th CD for your listening and dancing pleasure. We hope you will enjoy these song selections done in our unique and diversified style. Thank you for your unconditional support throughout the years. Dziekujemy - Merci. Biggest Thanks goes to our families for letting us pursue our musical endeavors. And finally to GOD above for all the gifts bestowed upon us.
Special Thanks To so many people that made this project possible. First of all to the musicians: Johnny, Greg, Robbie, Kyle, Ted, Jack, Tommy Wanderlich, Mollie Busta & Josh Szymczak
John Gora was born on July 27, 1959, in Poland and emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with his parents in 1974.
He learned to play clarinet and saxophone in 1977. John formed a musical group "Gorale" catering to "Continental" music crowds and they played their first polka engagements in the Catskills and at Erie Polka Days. The band has performed throughout Canada, the United States and Europe. As a DJ heard on several radio stations, he has introduced many new immigrants from Poland to polka music.
As a musician, bandleader, vocalist, songwriter, recording artist, DJ, dance promoter, he has been a strong influence in the promotion of polka music and has produced many recordings in demand by his numerous fans. John Gora & Gorale has received several Grammy nominations and John is the recipient of numerous awards for his promotion of polka music.
For his dedication, determination and accomplishments, it is appropriate that John Gora is inducted into the Polka Music Hall of Fame.
Source: http://www.internationalpolka.com/john-gora.html
1. Polka Playin' Fool – Polka
2. Andrzejowe Gołębie - Andy's Doves – Polka
3. Hallelujah – Waltz
4. Daddy's Hands – Polka
5. W Poniedziałek Rano - Monday Morning - Polka
6. One Promise Too Late - Polka
7. Kasia - Oberek
8. Out Behind The Barn – Polka
9. What's A Memory Like You - Polka
10. Dudni Woda Duni - Thundering Water – Waltz
11. Girls Girls Girls – Polka
12. Szczęście - Happiness – Polka
13. Love Sunshine & Strawberries – Polka Medley
14. Puste Koperty
15. I Love You – Polka
16. Na Jednego - Just For One