Here Comes Peter Cottontail” is a popular secular Easter song composed in 1949 by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. They also wrote “Frosty the Snowman” in 1950. Mervin Shiner wasContinue readingHere Comes Peter Cottontail
Old Age Pension
Songwriting credits for this song rest with the great Roy Acuff who had a hit with it in the 1930’s. Acuff admitted that he actually learned it from a youngContinue readingOld Age Pension
It’s Hard to be Humble
“It’s Hard to be Humble” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Mac Davis from his LP, Hard To Be Humble. It became an international hitContinue readingIt’s Hard to be Humble
Bologna
These Kentucky-based bluegrass musicians have become the unofficial Ambassadors of Bologna. They’ve even penned a delightful song titled “Do You Love Bologna More Than Us”. Let me give you aContinue readingBologna
The Night Our Paw Got Hung in that Electric Fence
The Night Our Paw Got Hung in that Electric Fence Bluegrass Comedy Song tells the story about their paw and his outhouse trip. The boys bought an electric fence toContinue readingThe Night Our Paw Got Hung in that Electric Fence
Suzy Lee
The Moron Brothers are a Bluegrass duo out of Kentucky that wear overalls and do some pickin’ and a grinnin’, while singing comical songs. They have a number of hitContinue readingSuzy Lee
Please Help Me I Crawling
“Please Help Me I Crawling” Haynes and Burns met in 1936 during a WNOX-AM audition in Knoxville, Tennessee, when they were both 16 years old. Known as Junior and DudeContinue readingPlease Help Me I Crawling
I’ve Got Tears in My Ears
“I’ve Got Tears in My Ears” In this quirky tune, Homer and Jethro lamented their woes with a touch of absurdity. Picture them lying on their backs, staring at theContinue readingI’ve Got Tears in My Ears
How Much is That Hound Dog
This week will be some funny songs by Homer and Jethro and the Moran Brothers. Homer and Jethro were the stage names of American country music duo Henry D. “Homer”Continue readingHow Much is That Hound Dog
LET ME GO, BLUBBER
audioLET ME GO, BLUBBER by Homer and Jethro; written by Jenny Lou Carson Homer and Jethro were the stage names of American country music duo Henry D. “Homer” Haynes (1920–1971)Continue readingLET ME GO, BLUBBER