This was written by the country performers Alexander Harvey (not to be confused with the Scottish musician of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band) and Larry Collins in 1972. Tracy NelsonContinue readingDelta Dawn
Don’t Take Your Guns to Town
“Don’t Take Your Guns to Town” is a song written and recorded by American singer Johnny Cash. It was released in December 1958 as the first single from the albumContinue readingDon’t Take Your Guns to Town
T for Texas
Jimmie “The Singing Brakeman” Rodgers was born outside Meridian, MS, but he staked his claim to country music fame smack dab in the middle of Appalachia. In 1924 Rodgers startedContinue readingT for Texas
The Holy City
The Holy City is a religious Victorian ballad dating from 1892, with music by Michael Maybrick writing under the alias Stephen Adams, with lyrics by Frederic Weatherly. Its sheet musicContinue readingThe Holy City
Peaceful Easy Feeling
“Peaceful Easy Feeling” is a song written by Jack Tempchin and recorded by the Eagles. It was the third single from the band’s 1972 debut album Eagles. The single reachedContinue readingPeaceful Easy Feeling
Send In the Clowns
“Send In the Clowns” is a song written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1973 musical A Little Night Music, an adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s 1955 film Smiles of a SummerContinue readingSend In the Clowns
Red Sails in the Sunset
“Red Sails in the Sunset” is a popular song. Published in 1935, its music was written by Hugh Williams (pseudonym for Wilhelm Grosz) with lyrics by prolific songwriter Jimmy Kennedy. Continue readingRed Sails in the Sunset
It’s Only a Paper Moon
“It’s Only a Paper Moon” is a popular song published in 1933 with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Yip Harburg and Billy Rose. It was originally titled “IfContinue readingIt’s Only a Paper Moon
For Once in My Life
“For Once in My Life” is a song written by Ron Miller and Orlando Murden for Motown Records’ Stein & Van Stock publishing company, and first recorded in 1965. ItContinue readingFor Once in My Life
Fly Me to the Moon
“Fly Me to the Moon”, originally titled “In Other Words”, is a song written in 1954 by Bart Howard. Kaye Ballard made the first recording of the song the yearContinue readingFly Me to the Moon