Like many spirituals, “Oh, I Know the Lord” was written for responsorial singing. The refrains are sung by the entire group, and a soloist sings the stanzas with melodic andContinue readingOh, I Know the Lord
Dem Bones Gonna Rise Again
“Dem Bones Gonna Rise Again!”, a singing story of Adam and Eve’s relationship to God and each other. How many of us sang that children’s song to the silly lyricsContinue readingDem Bones Gonna Rise Again
Good News Chariot’s a-Comin’
While many believe that the stories told about the songs of the Underground Railroad are true, there are also many skeptics. Some claim that songs of the Underground Railroad isContinue readingGood News Chariot’s a-Comin’
Dear Hearts and Gentle People
This song is listed as a Cowboy Hymn I don’t think it is cowboy or hymn but I like the song and here goes: “Dear Hearts and Gentle People” isContinue readingDear Hearts and Gentle People
Jesse James
“Jesse James” is a 19th-century American folk song about the outlaw of the same name, first recorded by Bentley Ball in 1919 and subsequently by many others, including Bascom LamarContinue readingJesse James
Life is like a Mountain Railroad
Well, this week we have had railroad songs and a Malcolm Miller song. For our Sunday song, I will combine the 2 – Life is like a Mountain Railroad. Author:Continue readingLife is like a Mountain Railroad
The Great Speckled Bird
His is 3rd of 3. This is what we call- A Malcom Miller song. “The Great Speckled Bird” is a hymn from the Southern United States whose lyrics were writtenContinue readingThe Great Speckled Bird
Shall We Gather at the River
The preacher said: All this wine, beer and booze –throw it all in the river And the people said:“Shall We Gather at the River?” or simply “At the River” areContinue readingShall We Gather at the River
Maderia
Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, is an archipelago comprising 4 islands off the northwest coast of Africa. It is known for its namesake wine and warm, subtropical climate. TheContinue readingMaderia
BACKIN’ TO BIRMINGHAM
New York, Chicago, San Francisco and others have a song about them. This is a song about our town, I bet you have not heard .BACKIN’ TO BIRMINGHAM. Words andContinue readingBACKIN’ TO BIRMINGHAM