Friday, May 20, 2022

Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown


 


This old hymn was one of the first songs that Great Grandma Doney taught to my Grandpa King when he was just a little boy. It remained a favorite all his life. My Grandpa was a praying man and I have no doubt at all that there will be some stars in my grandpa's crown. He'll get at least part of one for me.  I introduced my own son to the song when he was little.

Above is one of my favorite folk singers, Burl Ives singing "Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?"
Below is my first favorite folk singers, Thomas Adolph King....



Tom King


Riu Riu Chiu - The Monkees

I found this lovely little number by the Monkees last Christmas and put it on my Mp3.  It's a beautiful old Spanish Carol done ac...