Shine On, Harvest Moon by Richardphotos

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Oct 03, 2009

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"Shine On, Harvest Moon" is the name of a popular early-1900s song credited to Jack Norworth and his wife Nora Bayes. It was one of a series of moon related Tin Pan Alley songs of the era. The song was debuted by the composers in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1908 to great acclaim. It became a pop standard, still very familiar some 40 years later, and continues to be performed and recorded occasionally into the 21st century. First verse The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see, For the moon refused to shine. Couple sitting underneath a willow tree, For love they did pine. Little maid was kinda 'fraid of darkness So she said, "I guess I'll go." Boy began to sigh, looked up at the sky, And told the moon his little tale of woe [edit] Chorus Oh, Shine on, shine on, harvest moon Up in the sky; I ain't had no lovin' Since January, April, June or July. Snow time ain't no time to stay Outdoors and spoon; So shine on, shine on, harvest moon, For me and my gal. The harvest moon is the moon at and about the period of fullness that is nearest to the autumnal equinox. The Harvest moon is often mistaken for the modern day Hunter's moon. In the legend of the Harvest moon, it is said that all full moons have their own special characteristics based primarily on the whereabouts of the ecliptic in the sky at the time of year that these moons are visible. The full moons of September, October and November as seen from the northern hemisphere — which correspond to the full moons of March, April and May as seen from the southern hemisphere — are well known in the folklore of the sky. Wikipedia I took 977 pictures at the Goodboy custom car/ hot rod show yesterday at Fort Worth thansk for viewing and any comments.

Comments (74)

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bimm3d

7:13AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

wonderful photo and story!!!!!!!

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NoelCan

7:17AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Terrific tale..

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TomDart

7:29AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Quite a nice photo and interesting perspective..from the air?

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rainbows

7:31AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

A beautiful shot, dear Richard. I am singing along with you! Great information here too. Have the best day. Hugs. Diane. xx

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schonee

7:31AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Excellent write up and Wonderful image. Have a super weekend

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Rainastorm

7:45AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Ohh cool...we used to have an OLD Mickey Mouse VHS collection with all the "farm Animals" singing this song...excellent image Richard, one day I hope to have a camera decent enough to gab a nice Moon image....

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flora-crassella

8:00AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

fantastic picture!!!! Great!

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Bossie_Boots

8:13AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Well my Grandad used to sing that song and had me sitting watching al jolsen beautiful capture and thanks for making me recolect the good days hugs lou x

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Oceania66

8:22AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Favolosamente bella.

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prutzworks

8:55AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

cool shot, great song I have a live version by Liza Minelli on vinyl ;)

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magnus073

9:00AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Richard this is a magnificent photo that brings new life to that old song so well. I can't wait to see some photos from that car show.

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eekdog

9:05AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

great shot and history richard, thanks for the share.

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carlx

9:41AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Fantastic song and capture!!!

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lwperkins

9:41AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

I like how it seems to float up above those beautiful clouds!

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mgtcs

9:44AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Amazing write up and fantastic image!

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sandra46

10:01AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

excellent color, superfantastic moon ... and song!

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Digitaleagle

10:05AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Beautiful capture excellent light awesome clouds and the moon a wonderful touch, the eliments all come together for an awesome image , excellent work Richard!!!

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