“How Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away?” – a title that captures the bittersweet irony of relationships. The song, written by Dan Hicks and performed by hisContinue readingHow Can I Miss You When You Won’t Go Away?
Thank God and Greyhound
Thank God and Greyhound” is a song made famous by American country musician Roy Clark. Written by Larry Kingston and John Edward Nix, the song was released in 1970 asContinue readingThank God and Greyhound
Swing wide the gate
Swing wide the gate and leave it open. Towards the center of your heart I’ll be bound. And I’ll mend the heart that has been broken. I’m not the kindContinue readingSwing wide the gate
I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home
I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home” is a song written by Dewayne Blackwell, and recorded by American country music artist David Frizzell. It was released in AprilContinue readingI’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home
Take My Hand, Precious Lord
“Take My Hand, Precious Lord” (a.k.a. “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”) is a gospel song. The lyrics were written by Thomas A. Dorsey, who also adapted the melody. The melodyContinue readingTake My Hand, Precious Lord
Happy Days Are Here Again
“Happy Days Are Here Again” is a 1929 song with music by Milton Ager and lyrics by Jack Yellen. The song is a standard that has been interpreted by variousContinue readingHappy Days Are Here Again
Sitting on Top of the World
“Sitting on Top of the World” (also “Sittin’ on Top of the World”) is a country blues song written by Walter Vinson and Lonnie Chatmon. They were core members ofContinue readingSitting on Top of the World
God Bless America
“God Bless America” is an American patriotic song written by Irving Berlin of Belarusian origin during World War I in 1918 and revised by him in the run-up to WorldContinue readingGod Bless America
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime
“Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” is one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression. Written by lyricist Yip Harburg and composer Jay Gorney, it was part ofContinue readingBrother, Can You Spare a Dime
Pennies from Heaven
The song “Pennies from Heaven” was inspired by a conversation between lyricist Johnny Burke and his son during the Great Depression. Burke decided to write a song around the ideaContinue readingPennies from Heaven