“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
I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me
I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me Meter: IrregularSource: African-American spiritual. This arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual is just plain fun for the singer, the accompanist and, inContinue readingI Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me
My Foolish Heart
My Foolish Heart” is a popular song and jazz standard that was published in 1949. In the UK, the song reached No. 1 in the chart based on sales ofContinue readingMy Foolish Heart
Bonaparte’s Retreat
“Bonaparte’s Retreat” is the title of several related songs. Although there are several different fiddle tunes titled “Bonaparte’s Retreat,” the one that is most common is an American old-time tuneContinue readingBonaparte’s Retreat
Heartbreak Hotel
“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