Of all the classic songs he’s written, “Cracklin’ Rosie” may be the one Neil Diamond’s spent the most time explaining. No, it’s not about a seductive woman – not literally,Continue readingCracklin’ Rosie
Band of Gold
“Band of Gold” is a traditional pop song, with music by Jack Taylor and lyrics by Bob Musel. It was published in 1955. The biggest hit version was recorded byContinue readingBand of Gold
Rainy Night in Georgia
Brook Benton was a successful young songwriter for artists like Nat “King” Cole before his own breakthrough hit as an artist with “It’s Just a Matter of Time.” He wentContinue readingRainy Night in Georgia
Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The uplifting lyrics describeContinue readingRaindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
O What a Savior
“O What a Savior” is a Southern gospel song penned by the Free Will Baptist musician Marvin P. Dalton in 1948. A song which emphasizes the fact that God commendedContinue readingO What a Savior
Cat’s in the Cradle
“Cat’s in the Cradle” is a 1974 folk rock song by Harry Chapin from the album Verities & Balderdash. The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974.Continue readingCat’s in the Cradle
Heart of Gold
“Heart of Gold” is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young. From his fourth album Harvest, it is Young’s only U.S. No. 1 single. In Canada, it reached No. 1Continue readingHeart of Gold
Beans in My Ears
“Beans in My Ears” is a song written by Len Chandler that was a hit single in 1964 when covered by The Serendipity Singers. The song was written and sungContinue readingBeans in My Ears
Hey, Mr. Banjo
Hey, Mr. Banjo written by Freddy Morgan, Norman Malkin English April 1955. In 1955, the trio The Sunnysiders had a version of the song “Hey, Mr. Banjo” that rose toContinue readingHey, Mr. Banjo
A Dollar Down and a Dollar a Week
A Dollar Down and a Dollar a Week · Woody Guthrie. When Woodie wrote this, this was what people did. Today, he would write a song about put on theContinue readingA Dollar Down and a Dollar a Week