“Heartbreak Hotel” is a song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley. It was released as a single on January 27, 1956, Presley’s first on his new record label RCA Victor.Continue readingHeartbreak Hotel
Mona Lisa
“Mona Lisa” is a popular song written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston for the Paramount Pictures film Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1949), in which it was performed by Sergio deContinue readingMona Lisa
If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake
“If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake” is a popular song written by Al Hoffman, Bob Merrill, and Clem Watts and published in 1950. In the U.S,Continue readingIf I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake
“Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered
This week we take on 1950’s music. “Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered)” is a show tune and popular song from the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey. It is partContinue reading“Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered
Just Over in the Glory Land
Just Over in the Glory Land” is a hymn that was written in 1906 by James W Acuff. This song is a celebration of the home that the Lord isContinue readingJust Over in the Glory Land
We Shall Overcome
“ “We Shall Overcome” is a gospel song that is associated heavily with the U.S. civil rights movement. The origins of the song are unclear; it was thought to haveContinue readingWe Shall Overcome
Hobo’s Lullaby
Goebel Leon Reeves (October 9, 1899 – January 26, 1959) was an American folk singer, born in Sherman, Texas, and raised in Austin. Reeves’ most famous song is “Hobo’s Lullaby”,Continue readingHobo’s Lullaby
Love is Our Cross to Bear
John Gorka wrote Love is Our Cross to Bear and said “I was probably 26 or 27 when I wrote that… but I guess I just started to realize howContinue readingLove is Our Cross to Bear
Little Boxes
“Little Boxes” is a song written and composed by Malvina Reynolds in 1962. The song was first released by her friend, Pete Seeger, in 1963, and became his only chartingContinue readingLittle Boxes
Like a Rolling Stone
“Like a Rolling Stone” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, released on July 20, 1965, by Columbia Records. Its confrontational lyrics originated in an extended piece ofContinue readingLike a Rolling Stone