“Sugar, Sugar” is a song written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, produced by Barry and recorded by The Archies, a fictional bubblegum pop band from Archie Comics. It wasContinue readingSugar, Sugar
Dancing Queen
“Dancing Queen” is a song by the Swedish group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Arrival (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn UlvaeusContinue readingDancing Queen
Walking on Sunshine
June 1985: it is summer, albeit a cool one. “Walking on Sunshine” glances off the backbeat like classic Motown. It was the first (and, for a decade, the only) hitContinue readingWalking on Sunshine
Jacob’s Ladder
The story of Jacob’s ladder is embedded in Genesis 28:10–22. Jacob was the son of Isaac and the grandson of Abraham. In Jewish tradition, his brother, Esau, had sworn toContinue readingJacob’s Ladder
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
“She Wore a Yellow Ribbon” is a traditional American song that dates back to the mid-19th century. Its origin is unclear, but it is believed to have been inspired byContinue readingShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Who’ll Stop the Rain
“Who’ll Stop the Rain” is a song written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival for their 1970 album Cosmo’s Factory. Backed with “Travelin’ Band”, it wasContinue readingWho’ll Stop the Rain
Ballad of the Alamo
The song “Ballad of the Alamo” by Marty Robbins tells the story of the famous Battle of the Alamo, which took place in 1836 during the Texan Revolution. The lyricsContinue readingBallad of the Alamo
Cruel War
Cruel War, Writer/Composer Peter Yarrow & Paul Stookey – Release Date 1962. The song “Cruel War” by Peter, Paul and Mary was released in 1962, during a tumultuous time inContinue reading Cruel War
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
“Michael, Row the Boat Ashore” (also called “Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore”, “Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore”, or “Michael, Row That Gospel Boat”) is a traditional spiritual first noted duringContinue readingMichael, Row the Boat Ashore
Shoofly Pie
The Sweet Way Shoofly Pie (Likely) Got Its Name. Anyone who’s traveled to Pennsylvania’s Amish country has likely come across an unusual baked good with an even more unusual nameContinue readingShoofly Pie