Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)

Album: The Polka King (1936)
Charted: 1
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  • "Beer Barrel Polka" was one of the songs banned at the Air Force Atlantic City Training Center in 1943 when it was deemed a "drinking song" - we all know what's in that "barrel of fun."

    "How Dry I Am" also fell into this category, and songs deemed derogatory to women or soldiers, including "I've Been Working on the Railroad" and "Mademoiselle From Armentières," were also scratched.

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