If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)” is a protest song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. It was written in 1949 in support of the Progressive movement,Continue readingIf I Had a Hammer
Soon and Very Soon
“Soon and Very Soon” – “[God] will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order ofContinue readingSoon and Very Soon
Summer Rain
“Summer Rain” is a song written by James Hendricks and performed by Johnny Rivers on his 1968 LP Realization. Of his several dozen releases, it is considered his sixth greatestContinue readingSummer Rain
Margaritaville
“Margaritaville” is a 1977 song by American popular music singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett from the album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. This song was written about a drink Buffett discoveredContinue readingMargaritaville
Summer Nights
“Summer Rain” -Glen Campbell was an emigrant, a rural Southerner who’d moved to a big city to find work. But for Campbell, the city was Los Angeles, and the workContinue readingSummer Nights
Summertime
“Summertime” is an aria composed in 1934 by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel Porgy onContinue readingSummertime
California Girls
“California Girls” is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1965 album Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!). Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, theContinue readingCalifornia Girls
In the Good Old Summer Time”
“In the Good Old Summer Time” is an American Tin Pan Alley song first published in 1902 with music by George Evans and lyrics by Ren Shields. Shields and EvansContinue readingIn the Good Old Summer Time”
Until Then
Stuart Hamblen was born on October 20th, 1908 in Kellyville, Texas. He was the son of a traveling Methodist minister. His career began in 1926, when he became the firstContinue readingUntil Then
Take Good Care of My Baby
“Take Good Care of My Baby” is a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. The song was made famous by Bobby Vee, when it was released in 1961.Continue readingTake Good Care of My Baby