In 1865 American poet William Ross Wallace published a poem celebrating motherhood entitled “What Rules the World.”
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Only in Print: Local Songwriter Has Donna Summer And ‘Bad Girls’ to Thank for Success
“Heaven Knows” that Ed Hokenson has written dozens of songs that major artists have recorded over the years, and he credits all of his success to his deep Catholic faith.
Only in Print: Brooklyn FDNY Hero Climbs the Ladder
In a career climb that epitomizes that of a consummate public servant, Daniel Flynn has reached the top rung.
Only in Print: Faith Over Fame for Johnny Cash and The Gospel Road
Johnny Cash’s faith would always take precedence over fame throughout his career. When he approached Sam Phillips at Sun Records in 1954, he introduced himself as “Johnny Cash, Gospel Singer…”
You Still Have Time: Students Urged To Sell Their Tablet Subscriptions
Going into the final stretch of The Tablet’s Covid Relieve Fundraiser for Catholic Schools this past week, Msgr. David Cassato — pastor of St. Athanasius-St. Dominic Church, vicar for Catholic Schools, and New York Police chaplain — encouraged students to sell their subscriptions in a series of short videos which were sent out to all the participating schools to share on their social media platforms.
Only in Print: Sacred and Secular Songs for Easter
Much like Thanksgiving, Easter does not have hundreds of songs to help commemorate the holiday. While there’s no “White Christmas” or “Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” there is “Easter Parade” and “Here Comes Peter Cottontail,” along with dozens of sacred songs that celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.
Adapting an Irish Ballad for a New York Audience
Many of the Irish ballads we are familiar with are derived from Irish and English ballads of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The lyrics are sometimes changed, while the melodies often remain the same. That’s why you will often hear folk singers adding new words to centuries-old songs.
Evergreen Irish Ballads for This St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone familiar with the story of St. Patrick knows that he was a missionary who helped introduce Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century. Folks may also know about his renowned exploits such as banishing snakes from the country. What they may not know is that he was born in Great Britain and is venerated and celebrated by not only the Catholic Church but also the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Lutheran Church.
Only in Print: The ‘Wonderful World’ of Satchmo
Rarely does an artist’s career span 60 years, but Louis Armstrong was a performer whose musical talent encompassed the entire scope of popular music.
African American Angel — God Blessed Billie Holiday
Many of the iconic African American female vocalists of the 20th century endured great hardships before achieving success in the music industry. From Billie Holiday to Etta James, there was a great deal they had to overcome on the road to fame and fortune.