OK, all of you that got too carried away (many requests) with yesterday’s song – time to preach to you. Here is today’s song. Take the warning dear friend. WrittenContinue readingCigarettes, Whisky
Reuben James
The Sinking of the Reuben James” is a song by Woody Guthrie about the sinking of the U.S. convoy escort USS Reuben James, which was the first U.S. naval ship sunkContinue readingReuben James
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Since the song yesterday used the tune, I thought we could do it for Sunday’s tune. Always sing along – we are alone – sing out, Just a Closer WalkContinue readingJust a Closer Walk with Thee
How Can I Keep From Singing?
How Can I Keep From Singing?” (also known by its incipit “My Life Flows On in Endless Song“) is a Christian hymn with music written by American Baptist minister RobertContinue readingHow Can I Keep From Singing?
BUTTER BEANS
BUTTER BEANS (Charles D. Colvin – To the tune of “Just A Closer Walk With Thee) Written by Little Jimmy Dickens – 1965 Bob Cain sang this every night atContinue readingBUTTER BEANS
Hello in There
Requested by more than 1 person. Why didn’t you sing “Hello: with Prine’s songs Prine claims that he composed “Hello In There” as a tribute to senior citizens, saying heContinue readingHello in There
Big Ole Goofy World
Well, this ends John Prine week with a perfect song by him. “Big Ole Goofy World. Some lines you have heard this week: “I knew that topless dancer had somethingContinue readingBig Ole Goofy World
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic” written by Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) The tune was borrowed from an old Methodist hymn, “Say, Brothers, Will You Meet Us?” by William Steffe.Continue readingThe Battle Hymn of the Republic
This Train is Bound for Glory
First recorded in 1922 by the Florida Normal Industrial Institute Quartet, This Train (or ‘This Train is Bound for Glory’ or ‘Dis Train’ as it is sometimes known) is an African-AmericanContinue readingThis Train is Bound for Glory
Them Poems
This week I sang a few of Jim Conner’s songs. I told you about Richard and Jim. They were both Birmingham Southern College students when they started out. They madeContinue readingThem Poems