Songs
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Song Lyric Sunday – Remembering Mac Davis
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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Song Lyric Sunday – Sister Christian by Night Ranger
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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Song Lyric Sunday – Canadian Music – Anne Murray
Morna Anne Murray, known as Anne Murray was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia on June 20, 1945. Her songs covered several genres to include country, soft rock, pop and adult contemporary. During her 40 year career, she has sold over… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Hello, Goodbye”
Today I’m choosing “Hello, Goodbye by The Beatles. My best friend, Morgan and her hubby Dave are visiting this weekend. They have been socially distancing and wearing a mask when going to the grocery store like us. Morgan has rarely… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Love, Reign O’er Me”
The Who began work on this album in 1972, trying to follow up with “Tommy”, their first rock opera. There was a delay in getting this album finished while bassist John Entwistle and lead singer Roger Daltrey recorded solo albums… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Marie Laveau” & More
Marie Catherine Laveau was a free woman of color of African, Native American and French descent. She was born on September 10, 1801 in colonial New Orleans, Louisiana (French Quarter). Well known in New Orleans, she practiced Voodoo, was an… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – Between
Merle Haggard was married 5 times and had 4 children. Merle’s second wife was Bonnie Owens. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – The Night The Lights Went out in Georgia
This week I chose “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia” by Vicki Lawrence and Reba McEntire. Vicki Lawrence recorded this Southern Gothic song which was released on November 27, 1972. Written & composed by Bobby Russell, the murder… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – Orange Blossom Special
Chubby Wise claimed the song for years and played it on the Grand Ole Opry every week. Ervin Rouse (the writer) and Wise took a trip to Jacksonville, Florida, boarding and touring the train, Orange Blossom Special at the Jacksonville… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – Shall We Gather At the River
Hee Haw was an American television variety show featuring country music and humor as portrayed by the folks from fictional Kornfield Kounty. It was hosted by Roy Clark & Buck Owens. Each week, the characters on the show would entertain… Continue reading
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