Patrick Osowski and his family were leaving the ballpark last year after a game when they heard the song, "Beer Barrel Polka," which is more commonly known as "Roll Out the Barrel." Osowski says his ...

Germans insisted it was an old Bavarian drinking song. Americans and British thought it was one of their own. Anyhow, they all sang it. The Beer Barrel Polka became the Tipperary of World War II, ...

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Polka music has come a long way from the 1930s favorite the "Beer Barrel Polka." These days, polka bands have an electronic twist and are captivating young audiences throughout the United States. One ...