“Blue Skies” was composed by Irving Berlin in 1926. It made its debut in the Rodgers and Hart musical Betsy. According to Philip Furia and Michael Lasser, the song wasContinue readingBlue Skies
My Way
“My Way” is a song popularized in 1969 by Frank Sinatra set to the music of the French song “Comme d’habitude” composed by Jacques Revaux with lyrics by Gilles ThibautContinue readingMy Way
Scarborough Fair
“Scarborough Fair,” popularized in the United States by the 1960s singer-songwriting duo Simon & Garfunkel, is an English folk song about a market fair that took place in the townContinue readingScarborough Fair
Margaritaville
“Margaritaville” is a very popular song from singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett. If there ever was a song that would define and artist’s music and career, this is it. BuffettContinue readingMargaritaville
Imagine
John Lennon’s seminal ‘Imagine’ is one of the most celebrated pieces of music of all time. Released in 1971 from the album of the same name, it cemented Lennon asContinue readingImagine
Ain’t No Sunshine
Bill Withers’ ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ may only be just over two minutes in length, but it’s stood the test of time since its release in 1971. Here are the bigContinue readingAin’t No Sunshine
Memory
This is to honor the Queen on her birthday – Memory The Way We Were is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Barbra StreisandContinue readingMemory
Boys Don’t Cry
“Boys Don’t Cry” is a song by English rock band the Cure. It was released in the UK as a stand-alone single in June 1979, and was included as theContinue readingBoys Don’t Cry
(They Long to Be) Close to You
“(They Long to Be) Close to You” is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. The best-known version is that recorded by American duo the Carpenters for theirContinue reading(They Long to Be) Close to You
Move On Up
“Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield. Mayfield was leader of the R&B group The Impressions before releasing the album Curtis, his first as a solo artist. Many of his songsContinue readingMove On Up