. Bianca and Nils are full time swing dance teachers, performers and choreographers. Their main passion and occupation are Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie. … At the famous Savoy BallroomContinue readingLindy Hop and Boogie Woogie
Beyond the Sunset, O blissful Morning
Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning- Author: Virgil P. Brock. Brock, Virgil Prentiss. (Celina, Mercer County, Ohio, January 6, 1887–March 12, 1978, Rives Junction, Michigan). Son of Orlando H. andContinue readingBeyond the Sunset, O blissful Morning
My Bonnie lies Over the Ocean
“My Bonnie lies over the ocean” is a traditional Scottish folk song that remains popular in Western culture. Although the song’s origin is uncertain, its original subject could possibly beContinue readingMy Bonnie lies Over the Ocean
Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree
Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)” is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World WarContinue readingDon’t Sit Under the Apple Tree
Baltimore Fire
We most certainly wouldn’t know this song about the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 were it not for repertoire desperation by Charlie Poole (1892-1931) and The North Carolina Ramblers. Charlie’sContinue readingBaltimore Fire
Camptown Races
“Gwine to Run All Night, or De Camptown Races” (popularly known simply as “Camptown Races”) is a minstrel song by Stephen Foster (1826–1864). (About this soundPlay It was published inContinue readingCamptown Races
The Halls of Ivy
As graduation comes for many high school and college seniors this next few days, an old song from days of radio comes to mind- “The Halls of Ivy”. It wasContinue readingThe Halls of Ivy
Goodnight, Ladies
“Goodnight, Ladies” is a folk song attributed to Edwin Pearce Christy, originally intended to be sung during a minstrel show. Drawing from an 1847 song by Christy entitled “Farewell, Ladies”,Continue readingGoodnight, Ladies
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
“Have Thine Own Way, Lord” is a Christian hymn with lyrics by Adelaide A. Pollard and music by George C. Stebbins. It was first published in 1907 in the “NorthfieldContinue readingHave Thine Own Way, Lord
Have I Told You Lately
“Have I Told You Lately” is a song written and recorded by Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison for his nineteenth studio album Avalon Sunset (1989). It is aContinue readingHave I Told You Lately