Quote by Lawrence Welk

We really were a very musical family. Father managed to buy us a small pump organ, and I just loved this instrument.

We really were a very musical family. Father managed to buy

Summary

This quote highlights the musicality of the speaker's family and their appreciation for music. Despite limited means, the family's father could afford to purchase a small pump organ, which the speaker adored. It suggests that music played a significant role in their lives and evokes feelings of joy and fondness for the instrument. The quote exemplifies the power of music to bring happiness and create a strong bond within the family.

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By Lawrence Welk

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