Happy St. Patrick’s Day! When I go to the nursing homes to do music this time of year the most requested song is When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. I was suprised to learn that it was not a song from the country of Ireland. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling is a tribute to Ireland. The Read More
Author: SingingtheSonginMyHeart
Danny Boy, A Song With Many Meanings
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at some of our favorite Irish Songs. The ballad, Danny Boy, is one of the first songs that come to mind when speaking of Irish Songs. The words were written by Frederick Weatherly, a lawyer and lyricist. Weatherly Read More
From a Wretch to Best Loved Hymn: the story behind Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace is one of the best known and loved hymns of our day. When it was first written it started off as a poem to illustrate a sermon on New Years Day 1773. The poem was written by John Newton and is considered to be his spiritual autobiography in verse. John Newton was born Read More
A Tribute to Whitney Houston
The world was saddened by the unexpected passing of Whitney Houston. I remember seeing her in The Bodyguard while still in high school. Enjoy this performance of one of her most popular songs.
Remembering Davy Jones
Sad to hear about the passing of Davy Jones, best known as a vocalists and his role on The Monkees. I watched Davy Jones growing up, so hearing of his passing brings a lot of childhood memories back. Below is a clip of his performance on Brady Bunch in his memory.