“When God Dips His Love in my Heart” by Hank Williams Sr. Then there is the witty description of what happens when God intervenes in a person’s life. Here, GodContinue readingWhen God Dips His Love in my Heart
Dance, Boatman, Dance
Dance, Boatman, Dance written by Dan Emmett, and probably heard in Minnesota in 1855. AUTHOR: Daniel Decatur Emmett. EARLIEST DATE: before 1835 This is a song about the stevedores onContinue readingDance, Boatman, Dance
Beautiful Brown Eyes
“Beautiful Brown Eyes” is a country song written by Alton Delmore, originally inspired by his oldest daughter. One of the best known versions of the song was originally arranged byContinue readingBeautiful Brown Eyes
The Erie Canal Song
It is not the Panama Canal but the Erie Canal, one of the old folk songs. The Erie Canal Song, as it is commonly known by today, was written inContinue readingThe Erie Canal Song
As Time Goes By
“As Time Goes By” is a jazz song written by Herman Hupfeld in 1931. It became famous when it was featured in the 1942 Warner Bros. film Casablanca performed byContinue readingAs Time Goes By
Ain’t She Sweet
“Ain’t She Sweet” is a song composed by Milton Ager, with lyrics by Jack Yellen. It was published in 1927 by Ager, Yellen & Bornstein, Inc. It became popular inContinue readingAin’t She Sweet
The Old Rugged Cross
During the early years of his ministry, Rev. George Bennard was “praying for a full understanding of the cross and its plan in Christianity.” Consequently, he spent many hours inContinue readingThe Old Rugged Cross
Come Rain or Come Shine
“Come Rain or Come Shine” written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer, this pledge of romantic devotion made its debut as a duet in the 1946 stage musical St.Continue readingCome Rain or Come Shine
Goin’ Out of My Head
“Goin’ Out of My Head” is a song written by Teddy Randazzo and Bobby Weinstein, initially recorded by Little Anthony and the Imperials in 1964. Randazzo, a childhood friend ofContinue readingGoin’ Out of My Head
When the Moon Comes over the Mountain
“When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain” is a popular song, published in 1931, and credited as written by Howard Johnson, Harry M. Woods, and Kate Smith. As Johnson isContinue readingWhen the Moon Comes over the Mountain