Songs
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Polk Salad Annie”
“Polk Salad Annie was written & performed by Tony Joe White aka Swamp Fox in 1968. White grew up listening to country music and Cajun music of Louisiana. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “The Snake Song” Billy Gilman
This week I chose “The Snake Song” by Billy Gilman. The lyrics are quite quirky! Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “I Like Birds” by Eels
This week I chose 2 songs. The first one is by Eels called “I Like Birds”. The second one is “Bird Dog” by The Everly Brothers. Two very different songs but I couldn’t make up my mind. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Husbands & Wives” by Roger Miller & Others
Husbands and Wives is a mid-tempo waltz in the key of C major. It is about a couple who is breaking up. With both parties having too much pride in themselves to reconcile. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Today I Started Loving You Again” by Merle Haggard
No artist has ever written with conviction as Merle Haggard. His songs project his feelings at the time they were written. The lyrics to “Today, I Started Loving You Again” was a “love at first site” but with a broken… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Boondocks” by Little Big Town
I chose “Boondocks” by Little Big Town. This song is relatable to me! I was born in a small town in Texas and learned to play cards and dominos at a young age. When I stayed with my grandparents in… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Stupid Cupid” by Connie Francis
This week I chose “Stupid Cupid” by Connie Francis which has an upbeat, bubblegum blowing, hula hooping type of feel to it. Francis released It was released in Italy in 1959 by Neil Sedaka on his “As Long As I… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Spirit in the Sky” by Norman Greenbaum
Ghosts are also known as spirits and this week I have chosen Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky”. The song was written and originally recorded by Norman Greenbaum. Greenbaum has always been known as a “one hit wonder” as this… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Check Yes or No” by George Strait
Elvis Presley may be known as the “King of Rock n’ Roll”, but George Strait is known as the “King of Country”. He is the most influential and popular recording country music artist of all time. He is a real… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Hold Me Now” – Thompson Twins
Night Ranger’s drummer, Kelly Keagy wrote the song about his sister who was coming of age. Keagy’s sister, Christy was 10 years younger than him and was growing up fast. The lead singer, Jack Blades sang lead vocals on most… Continue reading
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