Tag: The Story Behind The Song

The Story behind the Song – Barabbas

The Gospel song Barabbas was written by Eldred Hill, the mandolin player with West Virginia-based group Patent Pending. He relates ………

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The Story Behind The Song – Jacob’s Dream

Jacob’s Dream is based on a true story about two boys, Joseph, aged five, and George Cox , aged six, who…

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The Story Behind The Song – The Shape I’m In

The Shape I’m In was written by Dudley Connell, a founder member of the neo-traditional band the Johnson Mountain Boys and…

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The Story Behind The Song – Atlanta Is Burning

The song Atlanta Is Burning is based in part on an event during the American Civil War. It was written by…

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The Story Behind The Song – Silence Or Tears

Silence Or Tears was composed by a veteran of the North Carolina bluegrass scene, mandolin player Jerry Stuart, and the highly-esteemed…

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The Story Behind The Song – The Spirit of St. Louis

The Spirit of St. Louis was written by Joe Ross, a songwriter, band leader and journalist living in Roseburg, Oregon. Ross…

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The Story Behind The Song – The First Train Robbery

The First Train Robbery was written by Chris Stuart, and has been recorded by Larry Cordle and Lonesome Standard Time and…

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