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
Turn! Turn! Turn!
“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