“You Are My Sunshine” was written in the 1930s, but there are various accounts about who wrote it. Paul Rice copyrighted the song in 1937. However, the family of musicianContinue readingYou Are My Sunshine
Sunshine On My Shoulders
John Denver wrote this song on an early spring day in Minnesota when the rain was gently falling. He found himself looking forward to spending more time outdoors and enjoyingContinue readingSunshine On My Shoulders
Only You (And You Alone)
“Only You (And You Alone)” (often shortened to “Only You”) is a pop song composed by Buck Ram. It was originally recorded by The Platters with lead vocals by TonyContinue readingOnly You (And You Alone)
Blue Bayou
Blue Bayou” was originally recorded by Roy Orbison on his legendary 1963 album In Dreams. While it only scored as high as #29 in the US (despite scoring #1 inContinue readingBlue Bayou
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
The hymn, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, was written by Isaac Watts, and published in Hymns and Spiritual Songs in 1707. It is significant for being an innovative departureContinue readingWhen I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Cool Water
“Cool Water” is a song written in 1936 by Bob Nolan. It is about a parched man and his mule traveling a wasteland tormented by mirages. Members of the WesternContinue readingCool Water
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
Blue Ridge Mountain Girl
“Blue Ridge Mountain Girl” It was inspired by John Fox Jr. ‘s 1908 novel of the same title, but whereas the novel was set in the Cumberland Mountains of Kentucky,Continue readingBlue Ridge Mountain Girl
Your too Good to be True
“Your too Good to be true”. written by Bob Gaudio & Bob Crewe in May 1967. Can’t Take My Eyes off You” is a single recorded and released in 1967.Continue readingYour too Good to be True
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
“Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” is a song written by John D. Loudermilk. It was first released in 1962 by Don Cherry, as a country song and again asContinue readingThen You Can Tell Me Goodbye