One choir director’s insistence that her singers weren’t prayed up enough resulted in a beloved United Methodist hymn, “Sweet, Sweet Spirit.” On a Sunday morning in 1962, the story goes,Continue readingSweet, Sweet Spirit.
Why me Lord?
“Why me Lord? What have i ever done?” Written by Kris Kristofferson. Kristofferson realized he had been given some pleasures through the world but he had never enjoyed the comfortContinue readingWhy me Lord?
Help Me Make It Through The Night
A country music ballad originally released in 1970, “Help Me Make It Through The Night” was penned and first recorded by Kris Kristofferson in 1969. He composed the song and releasedContinue readingHelp Me Make It Through The Night
In the Misty Moonlight
In the Misty Moonlight” is a song written by Cindy Walker. One of the first singers to record the song in 1964 was Jim Reeves: it is included on hisContinue readingIn the Misty Moonlight
Garden Party
“Garden Party” is a 1972 country rock song written by Rick Nelson and recorded by him and the Stone Canyon Band on the album Garden Party. The song tells theContinue readingGarden Party
Loving Her Was the Easier Thing I ever Do Again
“Loving Her was the Easier Thing I ever Do Again” by Kris Kristofferson. Often songs are poignant because they lament Love’s loss. How sad that we too often take LoveContinue readingLoving Her Was the Easier Thing I ever Do Again
Sunday Mornin’ Comin Down
“Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” is a song written by Kris Kristofferson that was recorded in 1969 by Ray Stevens before becoming a number one hit on the Billboard US CountryContinue readingSunday Mornin’ Comin Down
Blessed Jesus Hold My Hand
Blessed Jesus Hold My Hand Author: Albert E. Brumley Born: October 29, 1905, near Spiro, Oklahoma. Died: November 15, 1977, Springfield, Missouri. Buried: Fox Cemetery, Powell, Missouri. Brumley attended theContinue readingBlessed Jesus Hold My Hand
I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair
This song is for all of us that the song yesterday was NOT for. “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” by George Jones from the album Walls Can Fall. Songwriter(s) Continue readingI Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair
Don’t be Ashamed of Your Age
This one oi for YOU and you know whom I am talking about. “Don’t be Ashamed of your Age” by Cindy Walker; Ray Sinatra’s Orchestra. Don’t Be Ashamed Of YourContinue readingDon’t be Ashamed of Your Age