music
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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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Song Lyric Sunday – Hello
I went outside the box on the theme this week and chose “Hello” by Lionel Richie and Adele. The same title, two completely different song melody and lyrics. Each song was written by their singer, respectively. Not feeling well today… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “If I knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked A Cake”
I chose “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake performed by Ernie for Cookie Monster on the first episode of Sesame Street in 1950. Let me know if you think Ernie added a little too much baking… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “Back to Earth” By Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard
There is no denying WIllie’s guitar and these lyrics fit so well with the mood of his melody. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “The Great Pretender” by The Platters
With Tony Williams on lead vocals, “The Great Pretender”, written by Buck Ram in about 20 minutes in the washroom of the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada became the groups first national #1 hit. He was needing a follow… Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “I Melt” by Rascal Flatts
One night DeMarcus & LeVox were working in a Printer’s Alley nightclub when their part-time guitarist couldn’t make it one night. DeMarcus invited Rooney to join them. A bond was instantly formed! Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “My Maria” by Brooks & Dunn
I had the honor of meeting Brooks & Dunn in 1993 after my first husband won front-row tickets with “Meet & Greet” backstage passes. Continue reading
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Song Lyric Sunday – “One Tin Soldier”
“One Tin Soldier” came out during the Vietnam War when there were anti-war protests spreading peace and love. The lyrics tell the story of two neighboring tribes, the warlike Valley People & the peaceful Mountain Kingdom. Continue reading
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