“The Band Played On”, also known (by its refrain) as “Casey Would Waltz with a Strawberry Blonde”, was a popular song written in 1895 with lyrics by John F. PalmerContinue readingThe Band Played On

“Are You From Dixie (‘Cause I’m from Dixie Too)” is a song written by lyricist Jack Yellen and composer George L. Cobb, who teamed up to create several Vaudeville-era songsContinue readingAre You From Dixie

“Long Tall Sally”, also known as “Long Tall Sally (The Thing)”,  is a rock and roll song written by Robert “Bumps” Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, and Little Richard. Richard recorded itContinue readingLong Tall Sally

Some songs are straight-up classics, others break entirely new ground, a handful even make their way into the wider public consciousness. But it’s debatable whether any song has left asContinue readingBlue Suede Shoes

Don’t Be Cruel” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and written by Otis Blackwell in 1956.  It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2004,Continue readingDon’t Be Cruel

The 59th Street bridge (officially the Queensboro Bridge), goes over the East River in New York City, connecting Queens to Manhattan. Simon & Garfunkel are from New York, which hasContinue readingGroovy

“Good Golly, Miss Molly” is a hit rock ‘n’ roll song first recorded in 1956 by the American musician Little Richard and released in January 1958 and next in JulyContinue readingGood Golly, Miss Molly

“Hello Mary Lou” is a song written by U.S. singer Gene Pitney first recorded by Johnny Duncan in 1960, and later by Ricky Nelson in 1961.. In the United KingdomContinue readingHello Mary Lou