“For the Good Times” is a song written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968 before appearing on Kristofferson’s own debut album in June 1970. AfterContinue readingFor the Good Times

“Tea for Two” is a 1924 song composed by Vincent Youmans, with lyrics by Irving Caesar. It was introduced in May 1924 by Phyllis Cleveland and John Barker during theContinue readingTea for Two

“Don’t Fence Me In” is a popular American song written in 1934, with music by Cole Porter and lyrics by Robert Fletcher and Cole Porter. Members of the Western WritersContinue readingDon’t Fence Me In

“Alexander’s Ragtime Band” is a Tin Pan Alley song by American composer Irving Berlin released in 1911; it is often inaccurately cited as his first global hit. Despite its title,Continue readingAlexander’s Ragtime Band

“Make Believe” is a show tune from the 1927 Broadway musical Show Boat with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. In the show, it is firstContinue readingMake Believe

. “Side by Side” is a popular song by Harry M. Woods written in 1927, and is now considered a standard. Harry Woods, who practised songwriting only as a sideline,Continue reading“Side by Side

When You Wore a Tulip is a song written by Percy Wenrich and Jack Mahoney. Judy Garland & Gene Kelly recorded this song for Decca for the 1942 film ‘ForContinue readingWhen You Wore a Tulip

“Darktown Strutters’ Ball” was written by Shelton Brooks in 1915 and first published in 1917. It has been recorded many times under various titles, including “At the Darktown Strutters’ Ball,”Continue readingDarktown Strutters’ Ball

“I’ll See You in My Dreams” is a popular song and jazz standard, composed by Isham Jones, with lyrics by Gus Kahn, and published in 1924. It was recorded onContinue readingI’ll See You in My Dreams