“If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake” is a popular song written by Al Hoffman, Bob Merrill, and Clem Watts and published in 1950. In the U.S,Continue readingIf I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake
Seventy-Six Trombones
“Seventy-Six Trombones” is a show tune and the signature song from the 1957 musical The Music Man, by Meredith Willson, a film of the same name in 1962 and aContinue readingSeventy-Six Trombones
The Great Pretender
The Great Pretender by The Platters. This song describes a man who deals with his heartbreak by denying it – he’s mastered the art of smiling through the pain. ItContinue readingThe Great Pretender
Getting to Know You
“Getting to Know You” is a show tune from the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I. It was first sung by Gertrude Lawrence in the original BroadwayContinue readingGetting to Know You
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
“Lawdy Miss Clawdy” is a song by New Orleans singer-songwriter Lloyd Price that “grandly introduced The New Orleans Sound”. It was first recorded by Price in 1952 with Fats DominoContinue readingLawdy Miss Clawdy
I’ll Never Smile Again
“I’ll Never Smile Again” is a 1939 song which became a 1940 Billboard chart-topper by Tommy Dorsey written by Ruth Lowe. It has been recorded by many other artists since,Continue readingI’ll Never Smile Again
Earth Angel
“Earth Angel”, occasionally referred to as “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)”, is a song by American doo-wop group the Penguins. Produced by Dootsie Williams, it was released as theirContinue readingEarth Angel
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” is the opening song from the musical Oklahoma!, which premiered on Broadway in 1943. It was written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist/librettist Oscar HammersteinContinue readingOh, What a Beautiful Mornin
Lean on Me
“Lean on Me” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, Still Bill.Continue readingLean on Me
Lollipop
“Lollipop” is a pop song written by Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross in 1958. It was first recorded by the duo Ronald & Ruby, with Ross performing as “Ruby.” ItContinue readingLollipop