Your Cheatin’ Heart” is a song written and recorded by country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1952, later regarded as one of country’s most important standards. Country music historian ColinContinue readingYour Cheatin’ Heart
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
The 2nd of 3 is for the women’s side. It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” is a 1952 country song written by J. D. “Jay” Miller, and originallyContinue readingIt Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels
Honky Tonk Angel
First popularized by country singer, Hank Thompson in his 1976 hit “Wild Side of Life”, Honky Tonk Angel refers to a beautiful woman, somewhat out of place in a dirtyContinue readingHonky Tonk Angel
Oh Shenandoah
“Oh Shenandoah” (also called simply “Shenandoah” or “Across the Wide Missouri”) is a traditional American folk song of uncertain origin, dating to the early 19th century. The song appears toContinue readingOh Shenandoah
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)” is a classic Irish-American song that was originally written in 1913 by composer James Royce Shannon (1881–1946) for the Tin Pan Alley musical Shameen Dihu.Continue readingToo-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby)