“Michael, Row the Boat Ashore” (also called “Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore”, “Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore”, or “Michael, Row That Gospel Boat”) is a traditional spiritual first noted duringContinue readingMichael, Row the Boat Ashore
Rye whiskey
Rye whiskey can refer to two different, but related, types of whiskey: American rye whiskey, which is similar to bourbon whiskey, but must be distilled from at least 51 percentContinue readingRye whiskey
Ain’t Got No Home
“Ain’t Got No Home” (or “I Ain’t Got No Home in This World Anymore”) is a song by Woody Guthrie, released on Dust Bowl Ballads, in which the singer lamentsContinue readingAin’t Got No Home
PACK UP YOUR SORROWS
Richard & Mimi Farina ~ PACK UP YOUR SORROWS ~ written by Pauline Baez. Many folk groups have adapted this song most notably by Peter, Paul & Mary. The deathContinue readingPACK UP YOUR SORROWS
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
“Kisses Sweeter Than Wine” is a popular song, with lyrics written and music adapted in 1950 by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays of The Weavers, and recorded by Jimmie Rodgers.Continue readingKisses Sweeter Than Wine
The Old Gray Mare
“The Old Gray Mare” is an American folk song, more recently regarded as a children’s song. Some authors have said that the song originated from the performance of the horseContinue readingThe Old Gray Mare
If I Had a Hammer
“If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)” is a protest song written by Pete Seeger and Lee Hays. It was written in 1949 in support of the Progressive movement,Continue readingIf I Had a Hammer
A Change Is Gonna Come
A Change Is Gonna Come” is a song by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. It initially appeared on Cooke’s album Ain’t That Good News, released mid-February 1964 by RCA Victor; aContinue readingA Change Is Gonna Come
Wish I Was a Mole in the Ground
“I Wish I Was a Mole in the Ground” is a traditional American folk song. It was most famously recorded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford in 1928 for Brunswick Records inContinue readingWish I Was a Mole in the Ground
Something in the Way She Moves
Something in the Way She Moves” is a song written by James Taylor, and it appeared on his 1968 debut album for Apple Records, titled James Taylor. The song isContinue readingSomething in the Way She Moves