Dwelling in Beulah Land The song was written by C. Austin Miles. After attending the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of Philadelphia, Miles became a pharmacist. In 1892,Continue readingDwelling in Beulah Land
American Tune
“American Tune” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the third single from his third studio album, There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973), released on Columbia Records.Continue readingAmerican Tune
Thirsty Boots
Thirsty Boots” is a civil-rights-era folksong by American singer-songwriter Eric Andersen that first appeared on his 1966 album ‘Bout Changes ‘n’ Things. According to the album’s liner notes, the songContinue readingThirsty Boots
The Gentle Arms of Eden
The Gentle Arms of Eden. In an interview with Mike Devlin, Carter described this song as a gift. He fell asleep and had a dream. He woke up and wroteContinue readingThe Gentle Arms of Eden
Who Knows Where the Time Goes
“Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” is a song written by the English folk-rock singer and songwriter Sandy Denny. She originally recorded the song as a demo in 1967, singingContinue readingWho Knows Where the Time Goes
Cold Missouri Waters
What would make a Canadian folk singer pull off a New Jersey highway and weep? For James Keelaghan — the author and composer of “Cold Missouri Waters,” a song aboutContinue readingCold Missouri Waters
Shady Grove
Shady Grove” is a traditional Appalahian folk soncg believed to have originated in eastern Kentucky around the beginning the 20th century. The song was popular among old-time musicians of theContinue readingShady Grove
I am Thine, O Lord
“I am Thine, O Lord” is one of many hymns written by Fanny Crosby, a prolific American hymn writer. The melody was composed by William Howard Doane. The former wasContinue readingI am Thine, O Lord
Losing My Mind
“Losing My Mind” is a song written by Stephen Sondheim originally for the 1971 musical Follies for the character of a former showgirl, Sally Durant Plummer. The song became aContinue readingLosing My Mind
Seasons of Love
“Seasons of Love” is a song from the 1996 Broadway musical Rent, written and composed by Jonathan Larson. The song starts with an ostinato piano motif, which provides the harmonicContinue readingSeasons of Love