Just Over in the Glory Land Author: James W. Acuff. Born: January 4, 1864, Freestone County, Texas. Died: August 1, 1937, Georgetown, Texas. Buried: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Georgetown, Texas. JamesContinue readingJust Over in the Glory Land
You’re the Top
“You’re the Top” is a Cole Porter song from the 1934 musical Anything Goes. It is about a man and a woman who take turns complimenting each other. The best-sellingContinue readingYou’re the Top
On the Street Where You Live
“On the Street Where You Live” is a song with music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner from the 1956 Broadway musical My Fair Lady. It isContinue readingOn the Street Where You Live
Ladies who lunch
Ladies who lunch is a phrase often used to describe well-off, well-dressed women who meet for social luncheons, usually during the working week. Typically, the women involved are married andContinue readingLadies who lunch
Luck Be a Lady
“Luck Be a Lady” is a song written and composed by Frank Loesser in 1950 and first performed by Robert Alda. The song was featured in the musical Guys andContinue readingLuck Be a Lady
There’s a Fine, Fine Line
One song that has always resonated is “There’s a Fine, Fine Line” by Stephanie D’Abruzzo. I first heard this song during a period of heartbreak, and its poignant lyrics perfectlyContinue readingThere’s a Fine, Fine Line
Seventy-Six Trombones
“Seventy-Six Trombones” is a show tune and the signature song from the 1957 musical The Music Man, by Meredith Willson, a film of the same name in 1962 and aContinue readingSeventy-Six Trombones
Precious Memories
Precious Memories was written out of tragedy, when the couple lost their five year old son, Everett Jackson Wright, in 1922. The author said, “’Precious Memories’ was born in theContinue readingPrecious Memories
As Good as I Once Was
If this describes you don’t worry, you are not alone. “As Good as I Once Was” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Toby Keith ItContinue readingAs Good as I Once Was