“In the Chapel in the Moonlight” is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Hill, and first performed by Shep Fields. Other successful recordings in 1936–37 were by Richard Himber,Continue readingIn the Chapel in the Moonlight
Ain’t No More Cane on This Brazos
“Ain’t No More Cane on This Brazos” is a traditional prison work song of the Southern United States. The title refers to work assigned to prisoners sentenced to hard laborContinue readingAin’t No More Cane on This Brazos
Any Bar In Birmingham
Any Bar In BirminghamWritten by Larry Shell, Tim Stafford, Kim E. Williams About a preacher who works all year in his church but disappears for 2 weeks a year. YouContinue readingAny Bar In Birmingham
In the Chapel in the Moonlight
“In the Chapel in the Moonlight” is a 1936 popular song written by Billy Hill, and first performed by Shep Fields. Other successful recordings in 1936–37 were by Richard Himber,Continue readingIn the Chapel in the Moonlight
I am Thine, O Lord
“I am Thine, O Lord” is one of many hymns written by Fanny Crosby, a prolific American hymn writer. The melody was composed by William Howard Doane. The former wasContinue readingI am Thine, O Lord
Diana
Paul Anka turned a crush on an older girl into his breakthrough hit. He was just 15 years old when he wrote “Diana” about his unrequited love for Diana Ayoub,Continue readingDiana
Downtown
“Downtown” is a song written and produced by Tony Hatch which, as recorded by Petula Clark in 1964, became an international hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100Continue readingDowntown
Put Your Head On My Shoulder
Paul Anka was far and away the most successful teenage singer of the ’50s who wrote his own songs. By the time he wrote “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,”Continue readingPut Your Head On My Shoulder
I Want To Hold Your Hand
On October 17, 1963, the Beatles were in Abbey Road studios to record “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” a song written by Lennon and McCartney in response to theirContinue readingI Want To Hold Your Hand
Bridge over Troubled Water
Bridge over Troubled Water is the fifth and final studio album by American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in January 1970 on Columbia Records. Following the duo’s soundtrackContinue readingBridge over Troubled Water