“Dwelling in Beulah Land” was written by C. Austin Miles. After attending the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of Philadelphia, Miles became a pharmacist. In 1892, he abandonedContinue readingDwelling in Beulah Land
City Folks Call Us Poor
City Folks Call Us Poor- Recorded by Larry Sparks – Written by Marshall Warwick. City Folks Call Us Poor it’s a great old country/bluegrass song recorded by Larry Sparks. TheContinue readingCity Folks Call Us Poor
Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies
“Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies” (a.k.a. “Tiny Sparrow” or “Little Sparrow”) is an American folk music ballad, originating from the Appalachian region, Written by Maybelle Carter( Mother ofContinue readingCome All You Fair and Tender Ladies
Hard Times Come Again No More
This song was written by Stephen Foster and published in 1854 by Firth, Pond & Co. In the mid 1850’s, Pittsburgh was in the grip of out of control unemploymentContinue readingHard Times Come Again No More
Dixie
I would bet most if not all of you have ever heard more than the 1st verse. “Dixie”, also known as “Dixie’s Land”, “I Wish I Was in Dixie”, andContinue readingDixie
Deportee
In January 1948 an airplane carrying Mexican Nationals crashed near the Los Gatos canyon in California. “Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)” is a protest song with lyrics by WoodyContinue readingDeportee
If I Had a Hammer
“If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)” is a song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. It was written in 1949 in support of the Progressive movement, andContinue readingIf I Had a Hammer
I Saw the Light
“I Saw the Light” is a country gospel song written by Hank Williams. Williams was inspired to write the song while returning from a concert by a remark his motherContinue readingI Saw the Light
Bring Him Home
“Bring Him Home” is a song from the popular Broadway musical a Les Misérables, which is performed by the main character, Jean Valjean. In the musical, Valjean pleads to GodContinue readingBring Him Home
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
“Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” is Marius’ solo after the battle. Sitting alone at the café, knowing he’s the only one to survive, other than Jean Valjean, he regrets andContinue readingEmpty Chairs at Empty Tables