“I Love Paris” is a popular song written by Cole Porter and published in 1953. The song was introduced by Lilo in the role of La Mome in the musicalContinue readingI Love Paris
La Marseillaise
La Marseillaise, French national anthem, composed in one night during the French Revolution (April 24, 1792) by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain of the engineers and amateur musician. AfterContinue readingLa Marseillaise
It’s Been a Long, Long Time
Ah, “It’s Been a Long, Long Time”! That’s a classic big band-era song that gained popularity at the end of World War II. The music was composed by Jule Styne,Continue readingIt’s Been a Long, Long Time
The End
“The End” is a song with music by Jimmy Krondes and lyrics by Sid Jacobson. In 1958, the song was released in the United States as a 1958 single byContinue readingThe End
Taking a Chance on Love
“Taking a Chance on Love” is a popular song from the 1940 Broadway musical Cabin in the Sky. It was introduced by Ethel Waters playing the role of Petunia JacksonContinue readingTaking a Chance on Love
Comin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer
“Comin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer” is a World War II song with lyrics by Harold Adamson and music by Jimmy McHugh, published in 1943 by Robbins MusicContinue readingComin’ in on a Wing and a Prayer
Happy Days Are Here Again
“Happy Days Are Here Again” is a 1929 song with music by Milton Ager and lyrics by Jack Yellen. The song is a standard that has been interpreted by variousContinue readingHappy Days Are Here Again
Sitting on Top of the World
“Sitting on Top of the World” (also “Sittin’ on Top of the World”) is a country blues song written by Walter Vinson and Lonnie Chatmon. They were core members ofContinue readingSitting on Top of the World
God Bless America
“God Bless America” is an American patriotic song written by Irving Berlin of Belarusian origin during World War I in 1918 and revised by him in the run-up to WorldContinue readingGod Bless America
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime
“Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” is one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression. Written by lyricist Yip Harburg and composer Jay Gorney, it was part ofContinue readingBrother, Can You Spare a Dime