In the Garden” (sometimes rendered by its first line “I Come to the Garden Alone” is a gospel song written by American songwriter C. Austin Miles (1868–1946), a former pharmacistContinue readingIn the Garden
Give My Regards to Broadway
“Give My Regards to Broadway” is a song written by George M. Cohan for his musical play Little Johnny Jones which debuted in 1904 in New York. Cohan, playing theContinue readingGive My Regards to Broadway
Till There Was You
“Till There Was You” is a show tune written in 1950 by Meredith Willson, originally entitled “Till I Met You.” It was originally recorded October 25, 1950 by Meredith WillsonContinue readingTill There Was You
Ol’ Man River
Ol’ Man River” (music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II) is a show tune from the 1927 musical Show Boat that contrasts the struggles and hardships of AfricanContinue readingOl’ Man River
Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis is a 1944 American Technicolor musical film made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Divided into a series of seasonal vignettes, starting with Summer 1903, it relates the storyContinue readingMeet Me in St. Louis
God Will Take Care of You
Civilla Durfee Martin was a schoolteacher with simple musical experience. She and her husband, Walter Stillman Martin (1862-1935), often wrote gospel songs for revival meetings. “God Will Take Care ofContinue readingGod Will Take Care of You
Four Strong Winds
Four Strong Winds” is a song written by Ian Tyson and recorded by Canadian folk duo Ian and Sylvia. Tyson has noted that he composed the song in about 20Continue readingFour Strong Winds
Goodnight, Irene
“Goodnight, Irene” or “Irene, Goodnight,” is a 20th-century American folk standard, written in 3/4 time, first recorded by American blues musician Huddie ‘Lead Belly’ Ledbetter in 1933. The lyrics tellContinue readingGoodnight, Irene
Goober Peas
Ok, all you “Yankees” that don’t know what Goobers are, now you will: “Goober Peas” is a traditional folk song probably originating in the Southern United States. It was popularContinue readingGoober Peas
Billy Boy
“Billy Boy” is a traditional folk song and nursery rhyme found in the United States, in which “Billy Boy” is asked various questions, and the answers all center around hisContinue readingBilly Boy