Tell Me the Story of Jesus. This narrative hymn was written by prominent two gospel songwriters, lyricist Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) and composer John Sweney (1837–1899). According to Crosby, her friendshipContinue readingTell Me the Story of Jesus
This World Goes ’Round and ’Round
This World Goes ’Round and ’Round by Tom Paxton/ Tom Paxton (1937- ) is an American folk musician, and was a part of the folk revival of the 70’s. OneContinue readingThis World Goes ’Round and ’Round
Funny Way of Laughin
“Funny Way of Laughin’” is a song written by Hank Cochran and performed by Burl Ives. It reached #3 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart, #9 on the U.S. countryContinue readingFunny Way of Laughin
The Marvelous Toy
Written by Tom Paxton But as any good music scene investigator team should, let us review the clues. Besides the referenced zipping, bopping and whirring, here are the other factsContinue readingThe Marvelous Toy
Everybody’s Talkin
“Everybody’s Talkin’ (Echoes)” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Fred Neil in 1966 and released two years later. A version of the song performed by American singer-songwriterContinue readingEverybody’s Talkin
Under the Boardwalk
“Under the Boardwalk” is a pop song written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and recorded by the Drifters in 1964. It charted at number four on the Billboard HotContinue readingUnder the Boardwalk
Bad Moon Rising
The end of the 60s was a transitional time in America – not least for the members of Creedence Clearwater Revival. “At the start of 1969 we were walking theContinue readingBad Moon Rising
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
I’ve Got Peace Like a River is an African-American spiritual. Spirituals began on the fields and the slaves would sing to pass the time of day. It was also aContinue readingI’ve Got Peace Like a River
Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)
“Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)” is a song written in 1892 by British songwriter Harry Dacre with the well-known chorus “Daisy, Daisy / Give me your answer, do. /Continue readingDaisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)
Columbus Stockade Blues
In her 2012 book, Haunted Columbus, Georgia, Faith Serafin relates a story that happened to a trio of sheriff’s deputies in 1990. A deputy noticed a light inside the oldContinue readingColumbus Stockade Blues