“I Feel So Good About It (Sin Bound Train)” by The Chad Mitchell Trio was produced by Franklin Fried It was written by Roy Inman. Released- September 1963
Puttin’ On the Style
Vernon Dalhart recorded “Puttin’ On the Style” in December 1925 and by 1926 it was a popular hit. The song was collected in the Catskills by Norman Cazden from ErnieContinue readingPuttin’ On the Style
The Golden Vanity
At its core, The Golden Vanity is a cautionary tale that highlights the often harsh realities of life at sea. The lyrics delve into themes of honor, sacrifice, and theContinue readingThe Golden Vanity
Lizzie Borden
The lyrics of The Chad Mitchell Trio’s “Lizzie Borden” tell the shocking story of the infamous 1892 axe murders that took place in Fall River, Massachusetts.A young American woman namedContinue readingLizzie Borden
Rum by Gum
Rum by Gum known as “The Song of the Salvation Army”, or “The Song of the Temperance Union”. Dating back to at least 1941, and possibly the nineteenth century, itContinue readingRum by Gum
Mighty Day
Mighty Day -The protagonist recalls a powerful storm that hit Galveston and caused flooding, wind and rain. People tried to leave their homes but some did not want to untilContinue readingMighty Day
Love Mercy and Grace
Love Mercy and Grace – Twas Love that gave at greatest cost. Author: C. Austin Miles. Charles Austin Miles USA 1868-1946. Born at Lakehurst, NJ, he attended the Philadelphia CollegeContinue readingLove Mercy and Grace
When You Wore a Tulip
When You Wore a Tulip is a song written by Percy Wenrich and Jack Mahoney. Judy Garland & Gene Kelly recorded this song for Decca for the 1942 film ‘ForContinue readingWhen You Wore a Tulip
Darktown Strutters’ Ball
“Darktown Strutters’ Ball” was written by Shelton Brooks in 1915 and first published in 1917. It has been recorded many times under various titles, including “At the Darktown Strutters’ Ball,”Continue readingDarktown Strutters’ Ball
I’ll See You in My Dreams
“I’ll See You in My Dreams” is a popular song and jazz standard, composed by Isham Jones, with lyrics by Gus Kahn, and published in 1924. It was recorded onContinue readingI’ll See You in My Dreams