“Anchors Aweigh” is the fight song of the United States Naval Academy and official march song of the United States Navy. It was composed in 1906 by Charles A. ZimmermannContinue readingAnchors Aweigh
Marines’ Hymn
The “Marines’ Hymn” is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps, introduced by the first director of the USMC Band, Francesco Maria Scala. Its music originates from anContinue readingMarines’ Hymn
Tabs followed by “America, the Beautiful”.
In honor of Memorial Day, I will play Tabs followed by “America, the Beautiful”. This week will be Memorial songs. The origins of “Taps,” the distinctive bugle melody played atContinue readingTabs followed by “America, the Beautiful”.
He Set Me Free
He Set Me Free by: Albert E. Brumley Born: October 29, 1905, near Spiro, Oklahoma. Died: November 15, 1977, Springfield, Missouri. Buried: Fox Cemetery, Powell, Missouri. Brumley attended the HartfordContinue readingHe Set Me Free
Beautiful Dreamer
“Beautiful Dreamer” is a parlor song by American songwriter Stephen Foster. It was published posthumously in March 1864, by Wm. A. Pond & Co. of New York. The first editionContinue readingBeautiful Dreamer
The Gospel train’s comin
“The Gospel train’s comin’ And rollin’ thro’ the land” – The Gospel Train (Traditional). Harriet Tubman was the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. She was born a slaveContinue readingThe Gospel train’s comin
Danville Girl
Dylan’s hero Woody Guthrie wrote and recorded a song titled “Danville Girl” that included the lyrics “Got stuck on a Danville girl … she wore that Danville curl”, lyrics thatContinue readingDanville Girl
BLACK EYED SUSIE
BLACK EYED SUSIE . AKA and see variant “Hop Up Kitty Puss ” (northeast Ky.), “Kitty Puss,” “Possum Up a Simmon Tree ,” “Puncheon Camp,” “Puncheon Camps.” American, Air andContinue readingBLACK EYED SUSIE
The Band Played On
“The Band Played On”, also known (by its refrain) as “Casey Would Waltz with a Strawberry Blonde”, is a popular song. It was written in 1895 with lyrics by JohnContinue readingThe Band Played On
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