“Turn! Turn! Turn!”, also known as or subtitled “To Everything There Is a Season”, is a song written by Pete Seeger in 1959. The lyrics – except for the title,Continue readingTurn! Turn! Turn!
Just as I Am
“Just as I Am” is a Christian hymn, written by Charlotte Elliott in 1835, first appearing in the Christian Remembrancer, of which Elliott became the editor in 1836. The finalContinue readingJust as I Am
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
The Great Pretender
The Great Pretender by The Platters. This song describes a man who deals with his heartbreak by denying it – he’s mastered the art of smiling through the pain. ItContinue readingThe Great Pretender
Getting to Know You
“Getting to Know You” is a show tune from the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. It was first sung by Gertrude Lawrence in the original BroadwayContinue readingGetting to Know You
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
“Lawdy Miss Clawdy” is a song by New Orleans singer-songwriter Lloyd Price that “grandly introduced The New Orleans Sound”. It was first recorded by Price in 1952 with Fats DominoContinue readingLawdy Miss Clawdy
I’ll Never Smile Again
“I’ll Never Smile Again” is a 1939 song which became a 1940 Billboard chart-topper by Tommy Dorsey written by Ruth Lowe. It has been recorded by many other artists since,Continue readingI’ll Never Smile Again
Earth Angel
“Earth Angel”, occasionally referred to as “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)”, is a song by American doo-wop group the Penguins. Produced by Dootsie Williams, it was released as theirContinue readingEarth Angel
Wings of a Dove
Wings of a Dove’ is a country song written by Bob Ferguson in 1958. It was popularized when it was recorded by Ferlin Husky in 1960. His recording topped theContinue readingWings of a Dove
“Billy Boy
“Billy Boy” is a traditional folk song and nursery rhyme found in the United States, in which “Billy Boy” is asked various questions, and the answers all center on hisContinue reading“Billy Boy