“Fiddlin’” John Carson (March 23, 1868 – December 11, 1949) was an American old-time fiddler and singer who recorded what is widely considered to be the first country music songContinue readingThere Ain’t No Bugs on Me
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
“Old MacDonald Had a Farm” (sometimes shortened to Old MacDonald) is a traditional children’s song and nursery rhyme about a farmer and the various animals he keeps. Each verse ofContinue readingOld MacDonald Had a Farm
Three Blind Mice
“Three Blind Mice” is an English nursery rhyme and musical round.of Musicks melodie (1609).The editor of the book, and possible author of the rhyme, was Thomas Ravenscroft. Attempts to readContinue readingThree Blind Mice
Old Man
“Old Man” is a song written and performed by Canadian rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Neil Young from his 1972 album Harvest. “Old Man” was released as a single on RepriseContinue readingOld Man
No Regrets
“No Regrets” is a song by folk and blues singer/songwriter Tom Rush. It is the final song on his 1968 album The Circle Game and was released as a singleContinue readingNo Regrets
Across the Great Divide
“Across the Great Divide” is a song written by Robbie Robertson. It was first released by The Band on their 1969 album The Band and was subsequently released on severalContinue readingAcross the Great Divide
Universal Soldier
“Universal Soldier” is a song written by singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie. The first released recording was a single by The Highwaymen, released in September 1963. The song was also released onContinue readingUniversal Soldier
Midnight Special
“Midnight Special” is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the American South.The song refers to the passenger train Midnight Special and its “ever-loving light.” TheContinue readingMidnight Special
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
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