Today in Heritage History, August 12, 1856, Anthony Fass patents the accordion. Polish people are tearfully jubilant worldwide, realizing that they no longer have to dance the Beer Barrel Polka to a Jews Harp accompanied by a sliding flute.
P.S.I’M BAAAAACCCCCCKKKKKKK.
Now I know who to blame for that instrument. To me it ranks right up there with bagpipes. One more chorus of Lady of Spain.