“Stars” is the 19th song in Act I of the musical Les Misérables. It takes place after Javert unwittingly saves Valjean and Cosette from Thénardier and his gang’s attempt toContinue readingStars
The Sweet By-and-By
“The Sweet By-and-By” is a Christian hymn with lyrics by S. Fillmore Bennett and music by Joseph P. Webster. This hymn, very popular in the nineteenth century, became a GospelContinue readingThe Sweet By-and-By
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
I was just told to go home and write a cowboy song,” says country music singer, songwriter and producer Sharon Vaughn. Seventeen minutes later, she had “My Heroes Have AlwaysContinue readingMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Life to Go
“Life to Go” – Artist: Stonewall Jackson. I’ve got a sad sad story, friend, that I don’t like to tell – I had a home and family when they lockedContinue readingLife to Go
Tumbling Tumbleweeds
“Tumbling Tumbleweeds” is a song composed by Bob Nolan. Although one of the most famous songs associated with the Sons of the Pioneers, the song was composed by Nolan inContinue readingTumbling Tumbleweeds
The Old Chisholm Trail
The Old Chisholm Trail” is a cowboy song first published in 1910 by John Lomax in his book Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads. The song dates back to theContinue readingThe Old Chisholm Trail
San Antonio Rose
“New San Antonio Rose” (originally and often referred to as just “San Antonio Rose”) was the signature song of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. “San Antonio Rose” was anContinue readingSan Antonio Rose
Back In The Saddle Again
“Back In The Saddle Again” – this classic Western tune was the signature song of Gene Autry, the silver screen’s first singing cowboy. Ray Whitley, a country singer and actor,Continue readingBack In The Saddle Again
What a Day That Will Be
What a Day That Will Be Author: Jim Hill. What a day, glorious day that will be. What a day, glorious day that will be! Unknown story. Mark 14:62 –Continue readingWhat a Day That Will Be
Up A Lazy River
“Up A Lazy River” is a popular tune and song by Hoagy Carmichael and Sidney Arodin, published in 1930. The melody is by Arodin, arranged and with words modified byContinue readingUp A Lazy River