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"The Whistling Gypsy"
Today's song shares much in common with a number of folk songs from both Ireland and Scotland that tell the story of a wayward lady and her roving love…
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Debra Esolen
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"Who Can I Turn To?"
Anthony Newley / Leslie Bricusse
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"The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise"
If this week's Sometimes a Song is new to you, you are in for a treat!  And we have for you a bonus clip from a classic comedy team, as well.
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Debra Esolen
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March 2024

For Holy Saturday
Listen to two Fine American folk hymns which still move listeners over one hundred and fifty years after they were introduced.
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"Don't Fence Me In"
What if you were the “toast of Broadway,” known for your witty and sophisticated songs? And Warner Brothers asked you to write them a “cowboy song" for…
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Debra Esolen
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"The Very Thought of You"
Today’s song was one of the biggest hits of the 1930’s. It's a wistful number which has been recorded over 700 times since its first release. Give a…
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"I Saw the Light"
Somehow despite all the obstacles in his path, Hank Williams persevered in his music.
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"Stardust"
Hoagy Carmichael wrote "Stardust" nearly a century ago, and the song still seems as fresh today as it was in the 1920's.  Give a listen!
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February 2024

"Torna a Surriento"
I can’t listen to this song without longing to return to Sorrento myself!
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Debra Esolen
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"Come Fly with Me"
We have a swinging dream team for you today at Sometimes a Song.  And a parody of a famous orchestra leader, too!
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Debra Esolen
13
"I Walk the Line"
Here is a “because” song from a singer/songwriter who composed over 1000 songs in his long career: “The Man in Black” himself, Johnny Cash.
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[Full Version] "Just in Time"
Tony Bennett, with the Percy Faith Orchestra.  Read his amazing story, and listen to a couple of his amazing recordings!
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