Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” (often erroneously referred to as just “Pretty Woman”) was recorded in 1964. It was written by Orbison and his long-time co-writer Bill Dees.  (Previously, theContinue readingOh, Pretty Woman

“Shake, Rattle and Roll” is a twelve bar blues-form song, written in 1954 by Jesse Stone (usually credited as Charles F. Calhoun, his songwriting name). The original recording by BigContinue readingShake, Rattle and Roll

“Unchained Melody” is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (JanuaryContinue readingUnchained Melody

“Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, sometimes known as “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”,  is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was originally recorded in 1960Continue readingWill You Love Me Tomorrow

What a great song to play today.  Here is a little history: For most of that time, no one felt a void; varsity sports didn’t exist on campus until 1892.Continue readingYea, Alabama

“Edelweiss” is a show tune from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music. It is named after the edelweiss, a white flower found high in the AlpsContinue readingEdelweiss

“Take Me Home, Country Roads”, also known simply as “Take Me Home” or “Country Roads”, is a song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver about West Virginia.Continue readingTake Me Home, Country Roads

“Blueberry Hill” is a popular song published in 1940, best remembered for its 1950s rock and roll version by Fats Domino. The music was written by Vincent Rose, the lyricsContinue readingBlueberry Hill

“Flowers on the Wall” is a song made famous by American country music group The Statler Brothers. Written and composed by the group’s original tenor, Lew DeWitt, the song peaked in popularity in January 1966,Continue readingFlowers on the Wall

Singin’ in the Rain” is a song with lyrics by Arthur Freed and music by Nacio Herb Brown, published in 1929. It is unclear exactly when the song was written;Continue readingSingin’ in the Rain