Folksong originating in the southern United States and first published in a collection of songs in 1917 by Cecil Sharp. This song is apparently a variation of an older traditionalContinue readingCrawdad Song
Are You Washed in the Blood?
Are You Washed in the Blood? is a well-known Christian hymn written in 1878 in Ohio by Elisha Hoffman, a Presbyterian minister from Pennsylvania; it was first published in SpiritualContinue readingAre You Washed in the Blood?
Sweet Sunny South
“Sweet Sunny South” is a sentimental song about the South that seems to have struck the right chord with Southerners, for it has turned up often in the repertory ofContinue readingSweet Sunny South
Sweet Betsy from Pike
“Sweet Betsy from Pike” is an American ballad about the trials of a pioneer named Betsy and her lover Ike who migrate from Pike County (probably Pike County, Missouri) toContinue readingSweet Betsy from Pike
Someday Soon
“Someday Soon” is a song composed by Canadian singer-songwriter Ian Tyson. He recorded the song with his wife, Sylvia Tyson, as the duo Ian & Sylvia in 1964. Although thisContinue readingSomeday Soon
Streets of London
“Streets of London” is a song by Ralph McTell, who first recorded it for his 1969 album Spiral Staircase. It was not released in the United Kingdom as a singleContinue readingStreets of London
Vive La Compagnie
Vive La Compagnie(a.k.a. “Vive l’Amour”)Words & Music:Traditional”Vive La Compagnie” has many variations from around the world. Scouts adopted it as one of their tunes under “Vive l’Amour”. It dates toContinue readingVive La Compagnie
Scarlet Ribbons
“Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)” is a popular song. The music was written by Evelyn Danzig and the lyrics by Jack Segal. The song has become a standard with manyContinue readingScarlet Ribbons
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
“Sweet Little Jesus Boy” is a Christmas song composed by Robert MacGimsey and published in 1934 by Carl Fischer Music. Its style is similar to African-American spirituals. Baritone Lawrence TibbettContinue readingSweet Little Jesus Boy
Beautiful Dreamer
“Beautiful Dreamer” is a parlor song by American songwriter Stephen Foster (July 4, 1826 – January 13, 1864). It was published posthumously in March 1864, The first edition states onContinue readingBeautiful Dreamer