Why no. This is NOT a traditional song. It was written by W. Gordon Smith, a Scottish playwright and set to the music of a traditional Irish song. Gordon SmithContinue readingCome By The Hills
Capitol Ship
“Capitol Ship” written by Charles Edward Caryl (December 30, 1841 – July 3, 1920) was an American children’s literature author. Born in New York, Carryl became a second-generation successful businessman;Continue readingCapitol Ship
Up Above My Head
“Up Above My Head” is a gospel song of traditional origin, first recorded in 1941 (as “Above My Head I Hear Music In The Air”) by The Southern Sons, aContinue readingUp Above My Head
California Dreamin
“California Dreamin’” is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and first recorded by Barry McGuire] However, the best-known version is by the Mamas and the Papas, whoContinue readingCalifornia Dreamin
Ring of Fire
“Ring of Fire” is a song written by June Carter Cash and Merle Kilgore and popularized by Johnny Cash in 1963. The single appears on Cash’s 1963 album, Ring ofContinue readingRing of Fire
Wayfaring Stranger
“Wayfaring Stranger ” – This song has been around for over 200 hundred years blessing millions of Americans in both the secular and the religious world. It is difficult ifContinue readingWayfaring Stranger
The Sound of Silence
The song was included – under the name “Sounds of Silence” – on “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.,” the debut album of Simon and Garfunkel that was released in October 1964.Continue readingThe Sound of Silence
They Call the Wind Maria
“They Call the Wind Maria” is an American popular song with lyrics written by Alan J. Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe for their 1951 Broadway musical, Paint Your Wagon,Continue readingThey Call the Wind Maria