Tag: Rosemary Clooney

Great American Songbook Saturday – Ebb Tide

Wishing a Happy 86th birthday to Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers today!! The group had hits with "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Unchained Melody," and today's song - "Ebb Tide." The lyrics to Ebb tide were written by Carl Sigman. He was an accomplished songwriter whose hits included "It's All In The Game" and … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Ebb Tide →

Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy

Shame on me. I missed National Friendship Day. It occurs annually on the first Sunday of August each year, so I am six days late. To you, my friend, thanks for your friendship. There are many terms for friend: chum, pal, mate, bestie, companion, confidant, cohort, ally, and buddy. That's quite a list of words … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – My Buddy →

Great American Songbook Saturday – Blues In The Night

Today we head back to 1941, a few months before Pearl Harbor. It is another great example of two people collaborating and creating a hit song. For this week's song, It was composer Harold Arlen who wrote the music, while Johnny Mercer came up with the lyrics. The song would be the title track for … Continue reading Great American Songbook Saturday – Blues In The Night →