“Folsom Prison Blues” is a song by American singer-songwriter Johnny Cash. Written in 1953, it was first recorded in 1955 for his debut studio album Johnny Cash with His HotContinue readingFolsom Prison Blues
Down Yonder
Down Yonder is a popular American song with music and lyrics by L. Wolfe Gilbert. It was first published in 1921, and was introduced in the same year at theContinue readingDown Yonder
The Ballad of Davy Crockett
“The Ballad of Davy Crockett” is a song with music by George Bruns and lyrics by Thomas W. Blackburn. It was introduced on ABC’s television series Disneyland, in the premiereContinue readingThe Ballad of Davy Crockett
Jesus Saves
“Jesus Saves” is often known with its opening line “we have heard the joyful sound”. The hymn was written by Priscilla J. Owens. She was born on July 21, 1829Continue readingJesus Saves
Six O’Clock News
Six O’Clock News from John Prine. Story about the bad ending to a boy that finds his origin.
Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore
‘Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore’ (1971) Prine’s self-titled 1971 debut album is a playlist all its own; it has more great songs than a lot ofContinue readingYour Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore
Please Don’t Bury Me
Perhaps the best song with which to reflect on Prine’s life is “Please Don’t Bury Me,” off his phenomenal 1973 album, Sweet Revenge. In this song, the 27-year-old Prine joviallyContinue readingPlease Don’t Bury Me
I Just Want to Dance with You
“I Just Want to Dance with You” is a song written by John Prine and Roger Cook, and performed by American country music singer George Strait. It was released inContinue readingI Just Want to Dance with You
Illegal Smile
John Prine Illegal Smile Illegal Smile is a reminder of all the great things classic country has. The track boasts a good story, a fetching melody, tear-jerking twang, and starkContinue readingIllegal Smile