Flanagan and Allen were a famous British music hall double act who performed during the middle of the twentieth century. They were especially popular during the second world war. TheyContinue readingShine on Harvey Moon
Old Dan Tucker
“Old Dan Tucker,” also known as “Ole Dan Tucker,” “Dan Tucker,” and other variants, is an American popular song. Its origins remain obscure; the tune may have come from oralContinue readingOld Dan Tucker
Midnight Special
Midnight Special – A traditional American song, the first trace of Midnight Special in print is in 1905. The lyric, which is told from a prisoner’s viewpoint, must have appealedContinue readingMidnight Special
The Lily of the West
The Lily of the West, a classic song about an unfaithful woman, is certainly more than one hundred years old. It has been recorded by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, TheContinue readingThe Lily of the West
Fare Thee Well (Dink’s Song)
Fare Thee Well (Dink’s Song) Fare Thee Well – or “Dink’s Song” as it is sometimes known – is a traditional American folk song that has been recorded by BobContinue readingFare Thee Well (Dink’s Song)
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels We Have Heard on High” is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by James Chadwick to the music of a French song called Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes. WhileContinue readingAngels We Have Heard on High
What Child Is This
“What Child Is This” William C. Dix. GREENSLEEVES, the tune for which this text was probably written, is one of the most beautiful and beloved melodies of the season. ThoughContinue readingWhat Child Is This
O Holy Night
It seems that back in 1847 in a small French town, a man named Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure was known more for his talent at writing poetry than for hisContinue readingO Holy Night
I Saw Three Ships
that carried the relics of the Biblical magi to Cologne Cathedral in the 12th century. Another possible reference is to Wenceslaus II, King of Bohemia, who bore a coat ofContinue readingI Saw Three Ships
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’ was originally written in Latin with a title of ‘Veni, Veni, Emmanuel’ (documents featuring the title and words date back to 1710). The English translationContinue readingO Come, O Come Emmanuel