“O Worship the King” draws upon the splendor of 19th-century monarchy as a metaphor for the magnificence of the Almighty. Attributes of an earthly monarch are magnified to communicate theContinue readingO Worship the King
Celebration
“Celebration” is a 1980 song by American band Kool & the Gang. Released as the first single from their twelfth album, Celebrate! (1980), it was the band’s first and onlyContinue readingCelebration
It Was a Very Good Year
It Was a Very Good Year” is a song composed by Ervin Drake in 1961 and originally recorded by Bob Shane with the Kingston Trio. It was made famous byContinue readingIt Was a Very Good Year
Let’s Start the New Year Right
The song “Let’s Start the New Year Right” by Bing Crosby is a cheerful and optimistic ode to the beginning of a new year. The lyrics capture the anticipation andContinue readingLet’s Start the New Year Right
Don’t Stop Believin
“Don’t Stop Believin’” is a rock song by American band Journey. It was released in October 1981 as the second single from the group’s seventh studio album, Escape (1981), releasedContinue readingDon’t Stop Believin
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” is a popular song written in 1947 by Frank Loesser as an independent song. It was first recorded by Margaret Whiting in 1947Continue readingWhat Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas.
“A Holly Jolly Christmas”, also known as “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas”, is a Christmas song written by Johnny Marks and most famously performed by Burl Ives. The song hasContinue readingHave a Holly Jolly Christmas.
Do you Hear what I Hear
Do you Hear what I Hear -Many people mistakenly assume this Christmas classic has been around for years and that it is of European origin. But it was written inContinue readingDo you Hear what I Hear
Home for the Holidays
“(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” is a 1954 song commonly associated with the Christmas and holiday season. The lyrics detail the joys of being in your homeContinue readingHome for the Holidays
Over the River, and Through the wood
“The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day” ,also known as “Over the River and Through the Woods”, is a Thanksgiving poem by Lydia Maria Child, riginally published in 1844 inContinue readingOver the River, and Through the wood