Ain’t She Sweet” is a song composed by Milton Ager, with lyrics by Jack Yellen. It was published in 1927. It became popular in the first half of the 20thContinue readingAin’t She Sweet
Where is Your Laddie
Written for George Thomson’s collection by Mrs. Grant of Laggan, on the Marquis of Huntly’s departure for the continent with his regiment in 1799. Tune, “The Blue Bell of Scotland. Continue readingWhere is Your Laddie
Bunch of Violets
Irish Folk Song with unknown songwriter. Recorded by Brendan Shine. There is not much known about the song. It tells the tale of a soldier, who is given a bunchContinue readingBunch of Violets
After the Ball
“After the Ball” is a short story by the Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, written in the year 1903 and published posthumously in 1911. The short story serves as an exampleContinue readingAfter the Ball
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
“Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” is a song written by songwriter Fred Rose. Originally performed by Roy Acuff, the song has been covered by many artists, including Hank WilliamsContinue readingBlue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Always on My Mind
“Always on My Mind” is a love song written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James, first released by Gwen McCrae (as “You Were Always on My Mind”) inContinue readingAlways on My Mind
Edelweiss
“Edelweiss” is a show tune from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music. It is named after the edelweiss, a white flower found high in the AlpsContinue readingEdelweiss
Take Me Home, Country Roads
“Take Me Home, Country Roads”, also known simply as “Take Me Home” or “Country Roads”, is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver about West Virginia.Continue readingTake Me Home, Country Roads
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” is a song written by Bob Dylan in 1962, recorded on November 14 that year, and released on the 1963 album The Freewheelin’ BobContinue readingDon’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Try to Remember
“Try to Remember” is a song about nostalgia from the musical comedy The Fantasticks. It is the first song performed in the show, encouraging the audience to imagine what theContinue readingTry to Remember