The Enduring Legacy of “Mule Train” by Frankie Laine. “Keep movin’, movin’, movin’, Though they’re disapprovin’, Keep them doggies movin’, Rawhide!” The theme of transportation has always been a richContinue readingMule Train
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
“Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie” is a cowboy folk song. Also known as “The Cowboy’s Lament”, “The Dying Cowboy”, “Bury Me Out on the Lone Prairie”, and “Oh,Continue readingBury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
Young Love
“Young Love” is a popular song, written by Ric Cartey and Carole Joyner, and published in 1956. The original version was recorded by Ric Cartey with the Jiva-Tones on November 24, 1956. Joyner (later CaroleContinue readingYoung Love
Didn’t It Rain
“Didn’t It Rain”, sometimes given as “Oh, Didn’t It Rain”, is a spiritual about Noah’s flood. In 1919 it appeared as sheet music in an arrangement for voice and pianoContinue readingDidn’t It Rain
ALL THAT JAZZ
ALL THAT JAZZ [Chicago; 1975; music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb] Chicago has become Bob Fosse’s immortality, especially with having the longest running revival long after his death.Continue readingALL THAT JAZZ
Way Down Yonder in New Orlean
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” is a popular song with music by John Turner Layton Jr. and lyrics by Henry Creamer. First published in 1922, it was advertised byContinue readingWay Down Yonder in New Orlean
I Am a Rock
The song “I Am a Rock” by Simon & Garfunkel, released in 1965, is a profound composition that dives deep into the experiences of isolation, emotional detachment, and self-imposed solitude.Continue readingI Am a Rock
Christmas Around the World
This is not “the Little Drummer Boy” but you will get drums+. “Christmas Around the World ” Arr by Brad Palmer, Assistant Band Director. https://www.facebook.com/1036068533/videos/pcb.10227452138502567/6728359357263407
Old Man Winter
The band plays as the “reindeer” (dance) team dance. JV and Varsity Rebelette dance to “Old Man Winter” accompanied by the VHHS Band. Sorry but you still have to CopyContinue readingOld Man Winter
VHHS Jazz Band – Deck the Jazzy Halls
This week is a special “gift” to you. You don’t have to hear me – you get to hear the Vestavia Hills High School fine Arts department in their ChristmasContinue readingVHHS Jazz Band – Deck the Jazzy Halls