Songs With Stories

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George Formby's famous banjo song. Summer tells about how she learned this song from an old British friend who actually went to George Formby's concerts live in London. 

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A literal garage band demo that became a classic. It was a 1950's R&B song that made it's way to the top 100 Billboard Pop list. Quite remarkable for the time. And just like the Penguin's original recording, Summer's version is guaranteed to not be overproduced.

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Summer goes into her memories of this song. She hopes people will sing along and harmonize!

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This song is a request from a listener. A brief history of Emma Lou Thayne's and Jolene Meredith's hymn of comfort for the mentally ill. 

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The history of the song that was awarded by the Recording Industry of America as the Song of the Century. Alternate lyrics are for a very special person's birthday, as the true lyrics are sad.  Summer's sisters contributed to this podcast.

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In honor of Holy Week and Easter, the song "Gethsemane" by Melanie Hoffman is featured.  The song talks about the powerful reason why Jesus did what he did. A brief history of Jesus' life during Holy Week is discussed with the beautiful message of how Passover, Good Friday, and Easter are about deliverance from slavery, sin, and death.

Happy Easter and Chag Sameach

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Bill Staines' darling folk song, sometimes referred to as a children's song, shares a message of inclusion regardless of differences.  All the animals belong in the animal choir, just like all of us belong in our human symphony. Sometimes there are disagreements and dissonance, but the song is a message of belonging and harmony.

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When life is done, love is not.
This song is from one of Summer's favorite childhood movies. She also discusses troubadours and their simple style of singing-storytelling, and the thoughtful lyrics of this song. Happy Valentine's Day!

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Ben E. King's classic shared on ukelele. Inspirational and based on Psalm 46 and a spiritual titled, "Lord, Stand By Me," Ben E. King and two others penned this classic.

Whether a human, an angel, or a loyal pet, there is comfort knowing someone stands by you.

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Perry Como made it famous in 1957. 

Shooting stars are historically symbolic of good luck and happy, hopeful wishes coming true. Summer discusses the symbolism and some superstitions that go along with shooting stars, as well as shares some family memories related to it.

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