Saturday Night A man reflecting on a past relationship. He recalls a time when he was in a relationship and how he swore his love to his partner and gaveContinue readingSaturday Night 

El Matador” tells a story of a torero, or a bullfighter, and his passionate pursuit of love. The song’s lyrics evoke a sense of excitement, fear, and the joy thatContinue readingEl Matador

Greenback Dollar is a timeless folk song written by Hoyt Axton, an American singer-songwriter, in the 1960s. The song gained significant popularity during the folk revival era due to itsContinue readingGreenback Dollar

“Jamaica Farewell” is a Jamaican-style folk song (mento). The lyrics for the song were written by Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie), an American-born, half-Barbadian songwriter. It is about the beauties ofContinue readingJamaica Farewell

“A World of Our Own” is a 1965 single written by Tom Springfield and was an international hit for the Seekers. Three years later, “A World of Our Own” wasContinue readingA World of Our Own

Thirsty Boots” is a civil-rights-era folksong by American singer-songwriter Eric Andersen that first appeared on his 1966 album ‘Bout Changes ‘n’ Things. According to the album’s liner notes, the songContinue readingThirsty Boots

The Gentle Arms of Eden. In an interview with Mike Devlin, Carter described this song as a gift. He fell asleep and had a dream. He woke up and wroteContinue readingThe Gentle Arms of Eden

“Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” is a song written by the English folk-rock singer and songwriter Sandy Denny. She originally recorded the song as a demo in 1967, singingContinue readingWho Knows Where the Time Goes

What would make a Canadian folk singer pull off a New Jersey highway and weep? For James Keelaghan — the author and composer of “Cold Missouri Waters,” a song aboutContinue readingCold Missouri Waters