Descripción: Thomascow`s version of "Folsom Prison Blues" can now be heard and viewed here it is a song composed by Johnny Cash in the early 1950s and originally recorded with his trio in 1956 for the Sun Records label. Johnny was stimulated to write this song after seeing the movie Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison (1951) while serving in West Germany for the United States Air Force. Once he made the San Qui...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of " Always on My Mind " can now be heard and viewed here, it is a 1972 song composed by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson.It was first released on June 12, 1972, and sung by Brenda Lee, reaching 45 on the country charts. Elvis Presley's version reached number 16 Country Singles chart in 1972. The song was also recorded by Willie Nelson. in the spring o...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of “That'll Be The Day” may now be viewed and heard right here, it is a classic1950`s rock pop song written by Jerry Allison and Buddy Holly released by Buddy Holly and The Crickets May 27 1957. "That'll be the day!" Spoken several times by John Wayne in “The Searchers” ;{ from the book written by Alan Le May.} motivated Buddy Holly to write the song with the same title. Th...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of "She Moved Through the Fair" can now be heard and viewed here, a song derived from a Gaelic dirge. This version arrives from the period in Ireland when the two main religions became bitterly divided against each other, and mixed relationships between sweethearts caused family hostility. In 1791, 14th July all the people of Belfast were openly celebrating the fall of the Bast...

Descripción: "Yesterday" Thomascow`s version of “Yesterday” can now be heard and viewed here it is “the top classic” originally recorded by The Beatles for their album Help! (1965). the song is the most performed composition of all time, next to “Happy Birthday” ha ha.There is no doubt that it was written solely by McCartney, who still keeps churning them out. McCartney's original lyrics were, "Scrambled eggs...

Descripción: “Bright Eyes” a song written by Mike Batt, and originally performed by Art Garfunkel. It was put on soundtrack for the animated film Watership Down. The song a number one hit in the British charts for six weeks in 1979, sold over one million copies,the biggest selling single of that year in the UK. The year Maggie Thatcher became Prime Minister. It did poorly in the United States, not making ...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of “Busted” can now be heard and viewed here a 1960 song composed by Harlan Howard. This was the 1963 Grammy winner for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording covered by Ray Charles, though Johnny Cash originally recorded it in 1962. First hearing it appears simple, but the real complexity of being busted is generally never felt by most. The humiliation of begging from kin is soul des...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of "Loving You" can now be heard and viewed here, it is a Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller song released for the Paramount Picture same title on July 9, 1957. Enjoy.[3.26 mins]

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of " Love me tender" can now be heard and viewed here, an old American civil war song, entitled “Aurla Lee” the original words by George R. Poulton; Music W. W. Fosdick 1861. In 1956 Elvis Presley and Vera Matson rearranged the words to suit the movie “Love me tender,” This was the theme song to the first of the Elvis movies. The movie was first called The Reno Brothers before ...

Descripción: After nearly 70 years of educating students, Mackenzie High School in Detroit Michigan has been targeted for closure. Despite meeting all of the Detroit Public School Board's conditions for remaining open, Mackenzie is still slated to be closed at the end of this school year. Alumni, students and staff fight to avoid this fate in this short documentary by Josh Young. You can help save Mackenz...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of "Me and Bobby McGee" may now be heard and viewed here a 1969 song composed by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster. First released by Roger Millar 1969, and Janis Joplin's just few days before her death in October 1970.The master Kristofferson performed the song live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 a CD and DVD of the event were printed. A multitude of artists have covered ...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of “All Shook Up” may now be played right here. It is a 1950`s rock song written by Otis Blackwell, who also gives credit to Elvis as having helped with the lyrics It reached the top of all three U.S. charts (pop, country and R&B), staying there for eight weeks in 1957, from April 13 through May 27. In the U.S., it is regarded as the top song of 1957. It was ranked no.352 on Ro...

Descripción: "The Town I Loved So Well", This is a version of Phil Coulter`s song by Thomascow. It has been released on Phil’s 2001 album "Songs I Love So Well" it is a grand piece of work, by one of Ireland’s top composers. It relates to his hometown Derry in Ireland, but it is really applicable to any place on the planet, hence it great popularity. The melody is striking and the words capture a feeling in...

Descripción: I have a dream Thomascow`s version of “I have a dream” can now be heard and viewed here, it is one of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus`s hits for Abba in December 1979 "Take a Chance on Me" as the B-side. Enjoy

Descripción: "Annie's Song” written by singer/songwriter John Denver. His second number one song in the USA, holding that spot for two weeks in July 1974. It also went to number one in the UK.It was written as a tribute to Denver's then-wife, Annie Denver of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. The song has become a wedding standard and an expression of love for many.

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of "Help Me Make It Through the Night" may now be heard and viewed here a country music ballad composed by Kris Kristofferson and released on his 1970 album “Kristofferson”. As well it was recorded in 1971 by country singer Sammi Smith. This version lies amid the most flourishing country singles of all time in terms of sales, recognition and radio play. Many other singers recor...

Descripción: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 song written by Ewan MacColl. my all time favourite writer, England`s MI5 caused MacColl a lot of trouble causing his songs to be banned from the BBC he enlisted in the Army in July 1940, but deserted in December. There is a plaque dedicated to MacColl in Russell Square in London. The inscription includes: "Presented by his communist friends 25.1.19...

Descripción: My Mammy A 1930`s song Words by Sam M. Lewis and Joe Young and Music by Walter Donaldson Made famous by the legendry Al Jolson May 26, 1886, October 23, 1950 (aged 64). A highly acclaimed American singer, comedian and actor of Jewish heritage his career lasted from 1911 until his death in 1950. He was one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century his power extended to other popular p...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know" can now be heard and viewed here, it is a 1947 song composed by Cecil Null. Still it wasn't recorded until 1953. It was turned down by nearly everybody in the business. The song became a number one country music single for The Davis Sisters in 1953. It was the first and only hit for the duo of Skeeter Davis and Betty Jack Davis as Betty...

Descripción: Thomascow`s version of " Baby I don`t care" can now be heard and viewed here, it is a 1957 rock song, written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller for Elvis in his hit film Jailhouse Rock. Enjoy