Four more losses to reflect on here from April of 2026…
These guys were a singer and songwriter, with songs like “You Never Even Called Me by My Name”, “Longhaired Redneck”, “The Ride”; a designer, known for creating He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toy line; a comic book, science fiction, and television writer; and a guitar player, bassist, record producer and songwriter best known for his session work in Nashville.
This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite original Christmas songs. See if you agree with any of these!
In part one I chose “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “Winter Wonderland”, “The Christmas Song”, “Jingle Bell Rock”, A Holly Jolly Christmas”, and “Frosty the Snowman”. I’ll choose 6 more here.
These are songs that contain States names in the lyrics or title.
“I’ve Been Everywhere” is a rapid-fire novelty song originally written in 1959 by Australian country singer-songwriter Geoff Mack, who crafted it as a tongue-twisting travelogue listing dozens of towns across Australia, but it was later adapted to American geography in 1962 by Hank Snow,
…and four more have passed away, early Fall 2025
These men have sang for the Turtles and Flo & Eddie; was a trailblazing Italian clothes designer; won two World Series with the Baltimore Orioles, and later managed a winning World Series team; and was the Nashville pedal-steel “Man of Steel”, playing for Waylon Jennings and countless others.
More deaths to report this summer of 2025.
She was the receptionist on the hit sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati; she was a singer, songwriter, and Grand Ole Opry member; he was a child actor known for his role in Invaders From Mars; and she was a popular singer and stage performer best known for her polished vocals and international success
These are songs that contain the word “tumbleweeds” in their lyrics.
“Tumbling Tumbleweeds” is a classic American Western song written by Bob Nolan in the early 1930s, originally titled “Tumbling Leaves” before its reworking. Nolan, a founding member of the Sons of the Pioneers, first recorded the song with the group in 1934, and it quickly became their signature hit.
Several more notable artists have passed away in March and April of 2025.
This group have recorded music such as “Since I Fell For You” and “Ebb Tide”; written songs for the such as Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, and Vince Gill; hosted game shows including Gambit, Tic Tac Dough, Las Vegas Gambit, and High Rollers; and performed on TV shows including Far Out Space Nuts, The Kroft Superstar Hour, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
Songs that contain the Lyrics “Black and White” or “Black or White”.
“Black or White,” by Michael Jackson, is a powerful pop anthem released in 1991 as the lead single from his album Dangerous. Written by Jackson and Bill Bottrell, the song combines rock and dance-pop elements with a central message of racial unity and equality. Known for its iconic music video featuring groundbreaking morphing technology,
His deep, gravelly voice and evocative lyrics earned him respect as one of the key figures in the outlaw country movement of the 1970s.
Kris Kristofferson was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and former military officer whose contributions to music and film have spanned decades. Born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, Kristofferson came from a military family. His father was a U.S. Army Air Corps officer, and the family moved frequently during Kris’s early years. He excelled academically and athletically, earning a Rhodes Scholarship1 to study at Merton College, Oxford.
This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage, And you’ll be sorry that you messed with The U.S. of A., ‘Cause we’ll put a boot in your ass, It’s the American way. – Toby Keith
Toby Keith, born on July 8, 1961, in Clinton, Oklahoma, was an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. Raised in a musical family, Keith developed a passion for music at an early age. He attended Moore High School in Moore, Oklahoma, where he played football and performed in the school band. After graduating in 1979, he worked various jobs, including in the oil industry, before pursuing a career in music.
