“Simple Gifts” is a Shaker song written and composed in 1848, generally attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett from Alfred Shaker Village. It became widely known when Aaron Copland used itsContinue readingSimple Gifts
Down by the Riverside
“Down by the Riverside” (also known as “Ain’t Gonna Study War No More” and “Gonna lay down my burden”) is an African-American spiritual. Its roots date back to before theContinue readingDown by the Riverside
Oh! Susanna
“Oh! Susanna” is a minstrel song by Stephen Foster (1826–1864), first published in 1848. It is among the most popular American songs ever written. Members of the Western Writers ofContinue readingOh! Susanna
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet Hour of Prayer. William Walford (1772–1850) of Coleshill, England, was a simple wood carver with no education, yet he had a very sharp memory and held the reputation ofContinue readingSweet Hour of Prayer
I Will Never Leave You
“I Will Never Leave You” by Henry KriegerAs a music teacher, I have come across countless songs that have left a lasting impact on me. However, there are only aContinue readingI Will Never Leave You
Let the Sunshine In”Medley: Aquarius
Let the Sunshine In” redirects here. For other uses, see Let the Sunshine In“Medley: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)” (commonly called “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”, “The Age ofContinue readingLet the Sunshine In”Medley: Aquarius
What I Did for Love
A Chorus Line; 1975; “What I Did for Love” is a song from the musical A Chorus Line with music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban. It wasContinue readingWhat I Did for Love
Do-Re-Mi
“Do-Re-Mi” is a show tune from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music. Each syllable of the musical solfège system appears in the song’s lyrics, sung onContinue readingDo-Re-Mi
Tomorrow
“Tomorrow” is a show tune from the musical Annie, with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin, published in 1977. The number was originally written as “Replay” (TheContinue readingTomorrow
Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat
“Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” is a song written by Frank Loesser and published in 1950. The song was introduced in the Broadway musical, Guys and Dolls, which openedContinue readingSit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat