“It Is No Secret” was written by Stuart Hamblen, who is regarded as one of radio’s first “singing cowboys.” Hamblen, the son of a Methodist minister from Texas, didn’t handleContinue readingIt Is No Secret
Hobos Lullaby
The history of Hobos Lullaby Although Arlo Guthrie is sometimes credited with writing this song, he didn’t. He just recorded it. The song was written by a man named GoebelContinue readingHobos Lullaby
Goodbye Booze
“Goodbye Booze” written by Loudon Wainwright II. IGid Tanner & Faith Norris, 1926,Charlie Poole & the North Carolina Ramblers, 1926. “Goodbye Booze” dates back to two recordings in 1926, first,Continue readingGoodbye Booze
Daughters Will You Marry?
“Daughters will you marry?” is an old Irish song from many years ago. Father ask Daughters who will they marry. – Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher etc. None of them But sheContinue readingDaughters Will You Marry?
Have Some Madeira M’Dear
This is a slightly risqué song about an old letcher who lures a young maiden to his apartment and plies her with Madeira in order to get her into bed.Continue readingHave Some Madeira M’Dear
Counting Flowers On The Wall
“Counting Flowers On The Wall” written by Statler Brothers singer Lew DeWitt, this song is about a guy who has been left lonely and nearly catatonic by the one heContinue readingCounting Flowers On The Wall
Here Rattler Here
Rattler seems to have originated in rural, rather than prison song. The earliest version was printed by Natalie Curtis Burlin in Hampton Series, Negro Folk Songs 1919, under the titleContinue readingHere Rattler Here
I’d Rather Have Jesus
“I’d Rather Have Jesus” is a hymn written in 1922 by Rhea F. Miller with the music composed by George Beverly Shea. This hymn is about dedication and commitment toContinue readingI’d Rather Have Jesus
Fox on the Run
“Fox on the Run” is a song by the British band Sweet, first recorded in 1974. It was the first Sweet single written by the band, rather than producers NickyContinue readingFox on the Run
What a Wonderful World
“What a Wonderful World” is a song written by Bob Thiele (as “George Douglas”) and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong and released in 1967 asContinue readingWhat a Wonderful World