“I Hear You Knocking” (or “I Hear You Knockin’”) is a rhythm and blues song written by Dave Bartholomew. New Orleans rhythm and blues singer Smiley Lewis first recorded theContinue readingI Hear You Knockin
It Took a Miracle
It Took a Miracle Words: John Willard Peterson (b. Nov. 1, 1921; d. Sept. 20, 2006). (John Peterson)Note: Kansas born John Peterson was the youngest of seven children. He wasContinue readingIt Took a Miracle
What a Difference a Day Makes
What a Difference a Day Makes”, is a popular song originally written in Spanish by María Grever, a Mexican songwriter, in 1934 with the title “Cuando vuelva a tu lado”Continue readingWhat a Difference a Day Makes
I Got a Woman
“I Got a Woman” (originally titled “I’ve Got a Woman”) is a song co-written and recorded by American R&B and soul musician Ray Charles. Atlantic Records released the song asContinue readingI Got a Woman
My Special Angel
“My Special Angel” is a popular song by Jimmy Duncan, published in 1957. It was first recorded by the Sonny Land Trio and released by them in 1957, and wasContinue readingMy Special Angel
Silver Threads and Golden Needles
“Silver Threads and Golden Needles” is a country song written by Dick Reynolds and Jack Rhodes. It was first recorded by Wanda Jackson in 1956. The original lyrics, as performedContinue readingSilver Threads and Golden Needles
The Stars and Stripes Forever
The Stars and Stripes Forever – The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus perform John Philip Sousa s most famous march, The Stars and Stripes Forever. In 1896,Continue readingThe Stars and Stripes Forever
Scarborough Fair
“Scarborough Fair,” popularized in the United States by the 1960s singer-songwriting duo Simon & Garfunkel, is an English folk song about a market fair that took place in the townContinue readingScarborough Fair
Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven. There are questions about who composed this gospel classic. Many resources state that the writer of this song is unknown. On the other hand, “Highway to Heaven”Continue readingHighway to Heaven
How about Them Toad Suckers
How about Them Toad Suckers,Ain’t they clods?Sittin’ there suckin’Them green toady-frogs.Suckin’ them hop-toads,Suckin’ them chunkers,Suckin’ them leapy-types,Suckin’ them plunkers.Look at Them Toad Suckers,Ain’t they snappy?Suckin’ them bog-frogsSure makes ’em happy.Continue readingHow about Them Toad Suckers