“O What a Savior” is a Southern gospel song penned by the Free Will Baptist musician Marvin P. Dalton in 1948. “Hallelujah, What a Savior” uses the word to tieContinue readingO What a Savior
BENEATH THE CROSS
This crucifixion hymn by Elizabeth Clephane (1830–1869) was first published posthumously in The Family Treasury (London: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1872), edited by Rev. William Arnot. In this collection, “BeneathContinue readingBENEATH THE CROSS
Lift High the Cross
“Lift High the Cross” is a 19th century English Christian hymn. It was written in 1887 by George Kitchin and revised in 1916 by Michael R. Newbolt. Kitchin wrote “LiftContinue readingLift High the Cross
Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord
“Godspell” was a Broadway musical which opened in 1971 and is a series of parables based mostly on the Gospel of St. Matthew. The first song after the Opening andContinue readingPrepare Ye The Way Of The Lord
Dummy Line
A “dummy” is an engine with no actual firebox, that is, no way to replenish the steam once it’s used up. Dummys are supplied with steam from a central location,Continue readingDummy Line
The Ballad of Casey Jones
“The Ballad of Casey Jones”, also known as “Casey Jones, the Brave Engineer” or simply “Casey Jones”, is a traditional American folk song about railroad engineer Casey Jones and hisContinue readingThe Ballad of Casey Jones
A Little Bitty Tear
“A Little Bitty Tear” is a song written by the American country songwriter Hank Cochran. It has been recorded by many musical acts, the first being American recording artist BurlContinue readingA Little Bitty Tear
Corrine, Corrina
“Corrine, Corrina” is a 12-bar country blues song in the AAB form. “Corrine, Corrina” was first recorded by Bo Carter. However, it was not copyrighted until 1932 by Armenter “BoContinue readingCorrine, Corrina
Abilene
Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 117,063 at the 2010 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the stateContinue readingAbilene
Go to Sea Once More
“Go to Sea Once More” is a sea shanty about a sailor who, once ashore, gets very drunk and loses all his clothing and hard-earned money when a prostitute stealsContinue readingGo to Sea Once More