Written by Paul McCartney during the sessions for The Beatles (a/k/a the “White Album”), “Let It Be” was inspired by a dream the singer had of his deceased mother, Mary,Continue readingLet It Be
It Never Rains in Southern California
“It Never Rains in Southern California” is a 1972 song jointly written and composed by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood and sung by Hammond, a British-born singer-songwriter. The lyrics ofContinue readingIt Never Rains in Southern California
Sunshine On My Shoulders
John Denver wrote this song on an early spring day in Minnesota when the rain was gently falling. He found himself looking forward to spending more time outdoors and enjoyingContinue readingSunshine On My Shoulders
Your too Good to be True
“Your too Good to be true”. written by Bob Gaudio & Bob Crewe in May 1967. Can’t Take My Eyes off You” is a single recorded and released in 1967.Continue readingYour too Good to be True
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
“Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye” is a song written by John D. Loudermilk. It was first released in 1962 by Don Cherry, as a country song and again asContinue readingThen You Can Tell Me Goodbye
Top of the World
Top of the World” is a 1972 song written and composed by RichardCarpenter and John Bettis and first recorded by American pop duoCarpenters. It was a Billboard Hot 100 No.Continue readingTop of the World
Loving Her Was the Easier Thing I ever Do Again
“Loving Her was the Easier Thing I ever Do Again” by Kris Kristofferson. Often songs are poignant because they lament Love’s loss. How sad that we too often take LoveContinue readingLoving Her Was the Easier Thing I ever Do Again
The Sound of Silence
The song was included – under the name “Sounds of Silence” – on “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.,” the debut album of Simon and Garfunkel that was released in October 1964.Continue readingThe Sound of Silence
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
A young man mourns his friends killed during a revolution. “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” is a song from the musical “Les Miserables” based on the book of the sameContinue readingEmpty Chairs at Empty Tables
Stars
“Stars” is the 19th song in Act I of the musical Les Misérables. It takes place after Javert unwittingly saves Valjean and Cosette from Thénardier and his gang’s attempt toContinue readingStars