I Should have been a cowboy- The early 1990s country charts were ruled by guys named Garth and Vince and a few others, and Toby Keith wasn’t exactly welcomed withContinue readingI Should have been a cowboy
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
“Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie” is a cowboy folk song. Also known as “The Cowboy’s Lament”, “The Dying Cowboy”, “Bury Me Out on the Lone Prairie”, and “Oh,Continue readingBury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
Whiskey, If You Were a Woman
Whiskey, If You Were a Woman” is a song written by Mary W. Francis, Johnny MacRae and Bob Morrison, and recorded by American country music band Highway 101. It wasContinue readingWhiskey, If You Were a Woman
You Decorated My Life
“You Decorated My Life” is a song written by Debbie Hupp and Bob Morrison(my friend – see “Looking for Love in all the wrong places”) and recorded by American countryContinue readingYou Decorated My Life
Old Age Pension
Songwriting credits for this song rest with the great Roy Acuff who had a hit with it in the 1930’s. Acuff admitted that he actually learned it from a youngContinue readingOld Age Pension
DADDY PLAYED FIRST BASE
DADDY PLAYED FIRST BASE Recorded by Homer and Jethro Original words and music to Daddy Sang Bass: Carl Perkins Old Age Pension Check Songwriting credits for this song rest withContinue readingDADDY PLAYED FIRST BASE
Mrs. Robinson
Legendary musical duo Simon and Garfunkel, comprised of Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon, have a long list of hits such as “The Sound of Silence” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”Continue readingMrs. Robinson
Beyond The Sunset
The Meaning Behind The Song: Beyond The Sunset by Hank WilliamsIntroduction Sometimes, a song has the power to touch our hearts in a unique and profound way. It speaks toContinue readingBeyond The Sunset
Take These Chains from My Heart
Take These Chains from My Heart” is a song by Hank Williams. It was written by Fred Rose and Hy Heath and was recorded at Williams’ final recording session onContinue readingTake These Chains from My Heart