Sugar Hill, a soulful song by the iconic country singer Dolly Parton, carries with it more than just sweet melodies and harmonious tunes. Released in 1974 as part of herContinue readingSugar Hill
Katy Cline
“Katy Cline” by Norman Blake.“Katy Cline” tells the story of a young woman named Katy Cline who lives at the foot of a hill. The lyrics paint a vivid pictureContinue readingKaty Cline
The Knoxville Girl
“The Knoxville Girl” is an Appalachian murder ballad. It is derived from the 19th-century Irish ballad “The Wexford Girl”, itself derived from the earlier English ballad “The Bloody Miller orContinue readingThe Knoxville Girl
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
“Just a Closer Walk with Thee” is a traditional gospel song and jazz standard that has been performed and recorded by many artists. Performed as either an instrumental or vocal,Continue readingJust a Closer Walk with Thee
I’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You
“I’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You)” is a popular song with music by Fred E. Ahlert and lyrics by Roy Turk that was published in 1928. VersionsContinue readingI’ll Get By (As Long as I Have You
That Old Black Magic
“That Old Black Magic” is a 1942 popular song written by Harold Arlen (music), with the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. They wrote it for the 1942 film Star Spangled Rhythm,Continue readingThat Old Black Magic
I’ll Be Seeing You
“I’ll Be Seeing You” is a popular song about missing a loved one, with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Irving Kahal. Published in 1938, it was inserted intoContinue readingI’ll Be Seeing You
Taking a Chance on Love
“Taking a Chance on Love” is a popular song from the 1940 Broadway musical Cabin in the Sky. It was introduced by Ethel Waters playing the role of Petunia JacksonContinue readingTaking a Chance on Love
Tangerine
“Tangerine” is a popular song. The music was written by Victor Schertzinger, the lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The song was published in 1941 and soon became a jazz standard. “Tangerine”Continue readingTangerine
I’ve Heard That Song Before
“I’ve Heard That Song Before” is a 1942 American popular song about nostalgia with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was introduced by Martha O’Driscoll (dubbedContinue readingI’ve Heard That Song Before