That Lucky Old Sun written in 1949 Beasley Smith and Haven Gillespie. Like “Ol’ Man River”, its lyrics contrast the toil and intense hardship of the singer’s life with theContinue readingThat Lucky Old Sun

“Swinging on a Star” is an American pop standard with music composed by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1944Continue readingSwinging on a Star

“We Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)” is a ballad published in 1939 by Nelson Cogane (né Nelson Cogane Fonarow; 1902–1985), Sammy Mysels and Dick Robertson. It was aContinue readingWe Three (My Echo, My Shadow and Me)

“Blues in the Night” is a popular blues song which has become a pop standard and is generally considered to be part of the Great American Songbook. The music wasContinue readingBlues in the Night

“Snowbird” is a song by the Canadian lyricist Gene MacLellan. Though it has been recorded by many performers, it is best known through Anne Murray’s 1969 recording, which—after appearing asContinue readingSnowbird

Of all the classic songs he’s written, “Cracklin’ Rosie” may be the one Neil Diamond’s spent the most time explaining. No, it’s not about a seductive woman – not literally,Continue readingCracklin’ Rosie

“Band of Gold” is a traditional pop song, with music by Jack Taylor and lyrics by Bob Musel. It was published in 1955. The biggest hit version was recorded byContinue readingBand of Gold

“Cat’s in the Cradle” is a 1974 folk rock song by Harry Chapin from the album Verities & Balderdash. The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1974.Continue readingCat’s in the Cradle

“Heart of Gold” is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young. From his fourth album Harvest, it is Young’s only U.S. No. 1 single. In Canada, it reached No. 1Continue readingHeart of Gold

“Beans in My Ears” is a song written by Len Chandler that was a hit single in 1964 when covered by The Serendipity Singers. The song was written and sungContinue readingBeans in My Ears