“How the mountain Girls can Love” was made famous by the Stanley Brothers (old counry song). The Stanley Brothers were an American bluegrass duo of singer-songwriters and musicians, made upContinue readingHow the mountain Girls can Love
With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm
Anne Boleyn (/ˈbʊlɪn, bʊˈlɪn] c. 1501 or 1507 – 19 May 1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII. The circumstancesContinue readingWith Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm
Down in the Valley to Pray
“Down in the Valley to Pray” (also known as “Down to the River to Pray,” “The Good Old Way,” and “Come, Let Us All Go Down”) is a traditional AmericanContinue readingDown in the Valley to Pray
Carry Me Back to Old Virginny
“Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” is a song written circa 1878 by James A. Bland (1854–1911), an African-American composer and minstrel performer. It was Virginia’s state song from 1940Continue readingCarry Me Back to Old Virginny
Praise Him, Praise Him
Praise Him, Praise Him, Jesus Our Blessed Redeemer is a hymn by beloved songwriter Fanny Crosby. Chester G. Allen married the melody to the lyrics written by Crosby. The hymnContinue readingPraise Him, Praise Him
Fly Me to the Moon
Fly Me to the Moon”, originally titled “In Other Words”, is a song written in 1954 by Bart Howard. The first recording of the song was made in 1954 byContinue readingFly Me to the Moon
Stranger in Paradise
Stranger in Paradise” is a popular song from the musical Kismet (1953), credited to Robert Wright and George Forrest. Like almost all the music in that show, the melody wasContinue readingStranger in Paradise
Put On a Happy Face
“Put On a Happy Face” is a popular song with lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse It was introduced by Dick Van Dyke in the musical ByeContinue readingPut On a Happy Face
The Lady Is a Tramp
“The Lady Is a Tramp” is a show tune from the 1937 Rodgers and Hart musical Babes in Arms, in which it was introduced by former child star Mitzi Green.Continue readingThe Lady Is a Tramp
Because of You
“Because of You” (1952). One of Tony Bennett’s earliest hits from 1951, this romantic ballad showcases his early vocal prowess. It was “Because of You,” his first hit, released inContinue readingBecause of You