Author: Richard
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Let It Be Me — Strum-Along
“Let It Be Me” was a big hit from the Everly Brothers in 1959. It was originally a French song published as “Je t’appartiens” in 1955, and the American version was an interpretation of that. Since then, it’s become a standard recorded by countless artists.
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It’s a Crazy World — Travis Picking
“It’s a Crazy World” was written by singer-songwriter Mac McAnally when he was just 16 years old. It wasn’t a huge hit although it did reach #37 on the Billboard Hot 100. It’s been a favorite of mine since I heard Doc Watson’s version on his 1978 album, “Look Away.”
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Loving Her Was Easier — Travis Picking
“Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” was written and recorded by Kris Kristofferson in 1971. It reached as high as #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Since then it’s been recorded by many other artists including Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Roger Miller. I…
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Sunday Morning Coming Down — Travis Picking
Kris Kristofferson wrote “Sunday Morning Coming Down” and released it on his album, “Kristofferson,” but before his release, it was recorded and released by Ray Stevens and reached the Top 100 on both the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart as well as the Hot 100. The biggest success for the song came for Johnny Cash…
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My Get Up and Go — Strum-Along
“My Get Up and Go” was popularized in folk music circles by Pete Seeger. Pete didn’t write it but performed it regularly in concert. According to Pete Seeger’s autobiography, the actual author was a “newspaper man,” and when Pete contacted him to offer him royalties for the song, the author refused and said he’d rather…
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Danny Boy — Strum-Along
The lyrics to “Danny Boy” were written in 1910 by Frederic Weatherly to the tune of the traditional Irish tune “Londonderry Air.” It’s reached the Billboard Hot 100 chart several times by different artists including Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Andy Williams, Jackie Wilson, and Ray Price.
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Seminole Wind — Strum-Along
ohn Anderson wrote and released “Seminole Wind” in 1992 and the song reached the #2 spot on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart. It’s since been covered by other artists including Donna the Buffalo and James Taylor. It’s usually played in the key of Em, and it’s really easy to play since the chord progression…
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Green Green Grass of Home — Travis Picking
Curly Putman wrote “Green Green Grass of Home” and it became a big country hit for Porter Wagoner in 1965 and a worldwide hit for Tom Jones in 1966. For this song I used “Travis Picking” fingerstyle accompaniment on the ukulele. Many of my songs use the same technique and it’s simple once you get…
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Dooley — Clawhammer Tablature
“Dooley” was written by Rodney Dillard and recorded by his family group, The Dillards. They were also known as The Darling Family when they appeared on The Andy Griffith Show back in the 1960s, and this is one of the songs they played on the show. It’s been a popular bluegrass tune ever since. I…
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Love Can Build a Bridge — Strum-Along
Naomi Judd co-wrote “Love Can Build a Bridge” along with Paul Overstreet and John Jarvis in 1990. It became a Top 5 country hit in 1991 for The Judds. I played it in the key of F, which I think is better for a male voice, instead of the key of C.
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