Roses are Red My Love

               The Classic love song  Roses are Red My Love was composed by Al Bryon and Paul Evans in  a  few minutes time.   Al Bryon stopped by a recording studio in 1962 to share the lyrics for  a new song.  After reading the lyrics Paul Evans wrote the melody in three minutes,  he had just created the biggest song of his career.  Struggling to find a song that would boost his career as a singer, Bobby Vinton found  a demo record of  Roses are Red My Love  in a stack of discarded  recordings ready for the trash.  He was the first to record this  classic song in  1962  it was an instant hit  for him and the song writers. 

Bobby Vinton Roses are Red My Love    1962 video

         Since the original recording this  classic love song has been recorded by several artists including:  Shelley Fabares, Johnny Burnette, Claudette Thomas, Bobby Goldsboro,  Jim Reeves, Ronnie Carroll,  and Freddie Fender. It has also become a favorite karaoke song.  The lyrics of this classic song have become loving endearments on greeting cards and art work. 

"Roses are red, my love.

Violets are blue.

Sugar is sweet, my love.

But not as sweet as you."

Roses are Red Valentine Mug 

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Valentine Digital Print - Roses & Sweet Print - Red

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Roses are Red song facts

Bobby Vinton Song facts

Words of Love

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            Buddy Holly  created the classic love song Words of  Love in 1957. In this first recording of  his song  he recorded multiple tracks and then combined them for the completed work with background  harmonies.  This was one of the first songs recorded with a double track method.  Later in 1957  this song was recorded by  The Diamonds  this recording became popular ranking 13th in Billboards Hot 100 songs.  The Beatles  were huge fans of Buddy Holly  as they recorded  their  first version of   Words of Love in 1964.  They recorded the song many times over the years, here is recording of  Paul McCarntney's recording from 1985.

Paul McCartney - Words of Love 1985

An acustic version of Buddy Holly's early song " Words of Love"

 - tribute to Paul's idol from the 50's

Clip is taken from the film - "The Real Buddy Holly Story"

Hold me close and tell me how you feel

Tell me love is real

Mm, mm, mm, mm

Words of love you whisper soft and true

Darling I love you

Mm, mm, mm, mm

               Words of Love  continues to be a classic love song

  as it is ranked in the top 100 Love Songs lists today. 

Beatles Words of Love song facts

Words of Love song facts

Love word collage canvas print

When I Fall in Love

          The classic love song When I Fall in Love was created  by  composer  Victor Young with lyrics by Edward  Heyman, for the 1952  romantic war movie  One Minute to Zero. The film was produced by Howard Hughes and starred Robert Mitchum and Ann Blyth.  It was filmed  at Fort Carson Army  in Colorado using troops of the 148th Field Artillery. Set during the Korean War it included film  contributions  from the  U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the South Korean Army.  When I Fall in Love appears only as an instrumental part of the movie. 

         In June of 1952 Doris Day was the first of many musical artist to record  a hit version of the song with its lyrics. Through the years When I Fall in Love has been recorded by several well known artists including; Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Sandra Dee, The Lettermen, The Carpenters, Tom Jones, Kenny Rogers,  and Barry  Manilow. The song became a hit once again when it was recorded by Celine Dion and Clive Griffin for the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle in 1993.

When I fall in love it will be forever

Or I'll never fall in love

In a restless world like this is

Love is ended before it's begun

And too many moonlight kisses

Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun

Celine Dion and Clive Griffin  When I Fall in Love

Movie video Sleepless in Seattle starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

            In 2011  Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs created the muscial Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice  a musical , one on the songs in this musical is titled When I Fall in Love however, it is not the same song that was originally created by Victor Young in 1952. Jane Austen is often incorrectly  given credit for the  quote "

When I fall in love it will be forever" it  does not appear in any of her books.  This quote is the opening lyrics  to the song written by Edward Heyman in 1952.

 When you go to see this musical this is the When I Fall in Love  song you will see performed. 

HAPPINESS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.

LOVE DOESN’T ALWAYS ENDURE.

WHEN A GIRL MARRIES, SHE TAKES A CHANCE.

SHE HOPES TO BE HAPPY;

SHE MAY NOT BE HAPPY.

THERE’S NO WAY OF KNOWING FOR SURE.

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a musical... by HellerHighwater

        Today  the original When I Fall in Love  song continues to be on  the list of the top love songs for weddings. 

It is often preformed during wedding ceremonies or  during the reception. 

Movie One Minute to Zero facts

When I Fall in Love song facts 

When I Fall in Love Jane Austen Pride Prejudice musical

  When I Fall in Love lyrics pride and prejudice

Endless Love

           

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           The classic love song Endless Love was written by Lionel  Richie in 1981 for the movie by the same name.  Originally written as a duet he and Diana Ross recorded it for the movie that starred  Brooke Shields and new star Tom Cruise.  While the movie was not a success, the song became very popular it was #1 on the Pop , R&B and Adult Contemporary charts.  Endless Love has been recorded by numerous artists through the years including; Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey and Kenny Rogers.

            In 2012 Lionel Richie record this wonderful song again with Shania Twain seen in this updated modern version video

            Endless Love continues to be in the Top 10 choices of love songs for  weddings.  It is sung in wedding ceremonies and is often the first song that the new couple dances to at their reception. 

Endless Love Infinity Hearts Artwork designed by  Think Different

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Endless Love Songfacts

My Funny Valentine

        

         My Funny Valentine Scrapbook Paper  by Mischief Circus 

           The classic love song My Funny Valentine is part of the Broadway Musical Babes in Arms that first appeared on Broadway in 1937. Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart , Mitzi Green  who played Billie Smith  sings the song to Ray Heatherton who played Valentine Lamar. The lyrics of the song  poke fun at some of Valentine's characteristics and her love for him. 

          Since first being sung in the Broadway  play,  My Funny Valentine  has been recorded on 1300 albums.  It has been sung by  over 600 musical artists including; Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Chaka Khan, Sarah Vaughan, Sting, Linda Ronstadt, Barbra Streisand and Chet Baker. In 2013  Alice Fredenham sang My Funny Valentine  to win her 1st week on  Britain's Got Talent.   This video not only shows the talent of Alice Fredenham , it also show how this classic song continue to be popular today. 

Alice Fredenham singing 'My Funny Valentine'  Week 1 Auditions | Britain's Got Talent 2013

Here is a wonderful Valentine Collage  card!
My Funny Valentine Love Collage Card  Designed by artofmairin 

Love. Fun Valentine's Day Postcard by artofmairin
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My Funny Valentine Scrapbook Paper

My Funny Valentine Song Facts

My Funny Valentine Songfacts

Happy 100th Rocky Mountain National Park

Longs Peak  by Hobbyhawk 

        A 415 mile area of  the Rocky Mountain Range in northern Colorado became Rocky Mountain National Park  on January 26, 1915. This designation created a preservation of the environment  and the culture  for the past one hundred years. 

100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. 

Vocal performance by Cowboy Brad Fitch

     The park is home to 150 lakes and numerous rivers, including the headwaters of the  Colorado River.  The Rocky Mountains were formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, where at least fifteen of them still remain in the park today.  The mountains carved by these glaciers are spectacular, rising to 14,255 feet in elevation  Longs Peak is the highest of the 125 named mountain peaks in the park. 

            With miles of hiking trails there is wildlife around every turn from birds to bears.  I have fly fished with ducks, birds, deer, elk, moose and bears in the park. Some of the best fly fishing in Colorado can be found in Rocky Mountain National Park where Rainbow Trout and Native Cutthroat  live in the streams and lakes. 

Trout

            Visit the park everyday  by four available web cams, the Continental Divide web cam  at Glacier Basin Campground, has a spectacular view of the peaks  Thatchtop, Taylor Peak, Otis Peak, Hallett Peak, and Flattop Mountain.

 

Hallett Peak and Dream Lake - Art Print by KristaHalvorson
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Hallett Peak RMNP

Rocky Mountain Nation Park Web cams

Rocky Mountain National Park

125 Named Peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park 

Love Lifted Me

Love Lifted Me Antique Hymn Art

           The hymn Love Lifted Me  was written over one hundred years ago by James Rowe and composed by Howard E.  Smith in 1912.  As a emmigrant James Rowe  worked for the railroad in New York for several years, eventually he moved to Texas and worked for music publishing companies.  He wrote this hymn based on Christ's assurance of love, and scripture from Matthew 8:23-27; 14:22-33; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25.  Love Lifted Me  became a popular hymn  among United Methodists and was  frequently sung from  The Cokesbury Hymnal.

                The hymn still remains a popular song today, it is sung in church and other musical events. It is often the theme of Sunday sermons and is found in home decor, jewelry and greeting cards.  Several musical artists have recorded and performed this song over the years including; Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers, Statler Brothers, and Dolly Parton.  Love Lifted Me  continues to be a popular song for choirs  and religious groups.

Bill & Gloria Gaither - Love Lifted Me Kim Hopper

            Alan Jackson  recently recorded Love Lifted Me 

 for his Precious Memories Volume II album that was released in April 2013

Alan Jackson - Love Lifted Me

Love Lifted Me Hymn Music Collage Pendant with Heart Charm

History of Love Lifted Me 

Cowboy Love

Cowboy Love Post Card by tnmpastperfect

               The romantic love of cowboys began as people moved to settle in new lands of the western United States. The folklore and stories of men and their challenges that they faced made them romantic hero's. The cowboy soon became the subject of dime store novels in the 1800's. Ranch Romances was one of many magazines with romantic stories and artwork of the cowboy.

                Today nearly 200 years later the love of cowboys and romance remains very popular.  Cowboy romance novels are top sellers as new stories come available every week. Cowboy art is found in home decor and greeting cards.  Cowboy and western love songs are also a part of the romantic cowboy folklore  and they  often remain popular for decades.  

           The cowboy love song Cowboy Take Me Away was written by Marcus Hummon and Martie Seidel for the Dixie Chicks  in 1999.  The song quickly rose to #1 on the charts and continues to be a popular love song today.  It has been recorded by other artists and often is also apart of wedding celebrations. 

Here are the opening lyrics of this love song:

I said I wanna touch the earth I wanna break it in my hands

I wanna grow something wild and unruly

I wanna sleep on the hard ground in the comfort of your arms

On a pillow of blue bonnets in a blanket made of stars

Oh it sounds good to me 

I said

Cowboy take me away fly this girl as high as you can into the wild blue

Set me free oh I pray closer to heaven above and closer to you

Closer to you

Dixie Chicks Cowboy Take me Away

Cowboy Take me Away Art

Cowboy Take me Away Jewelry

 Cowboy Love

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Calligraphy More than Beautiful Writing

Heart Calligraphy by Zehda San Francisco California 

Zehda Heart Calligraphy

           The  word Calligraphy is derived from the greek word kalligraphía meaning beautiful writing. When a person creates beautiful handwriting there is allot more going on than the eye pleasing letters on paper.  Today January 23rd  is John Hancocks birthday. This day is now recognized as National Handwriting Day in honor of him and his amazing signature on The Declaration of Independence. 

             Handwriting is historically a valuable form of  communication and  historical documentation found in societies through out the world for centuries.  Teaching young children to learn penmanship has been a valuable part of  their education. They spent hours each year receiving formal instruction and practicing their handwriting. 

Two young girls practice their cursive handwriting in the 1930s.

 (Credit: Harold M. Lambert/Lambert/Getty Images)

              In the past  fifty years technology  has changed  the need for children to learn penmanship  as  typewriters and computers have become a faster way to create words.  Schools eliminated  penmanship curriculum  beginning in the 1980's and it is rarely taught in public schools today.  Unfortunately typing each letter on a computer  does not  develop or enhance the child's brain functions as much as writing by hand does. 

         Recent studies show that cursive writing  trains the brain  by  integrating visual, and tactile skills. When a child writes in cursive they focus more  because they have to think about each letter shape.  The increased brain development when writing in cursive is similar to the same that occurs from playing a musical instrument.  Due to budget cuts these programs are often being eliminated in the public schools.  So on this National Handwriting Day  it is worth considering that our children might be more proficient in science and math, if they were also learning cursive writing and how to play a musical instrument. 

Typing takes its toll on cursive writing

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU 

Problem Solvers Published: Feb 26, 2014 at 6:10 AM PST

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         There are several penmanship programs available for children and adults to learn handwriting today. The Getty-Dubay Program is a wonderful curriculum created by Barbara Getty and Inga Dubay. They have taught calligraphy at the elementary and college levels and now offer seminars with their  handwriting program.

Better Handwriting by Barbara Getty and Inga Dubay 

History of Penmanship National Handwriting Day

How Handwriting can make you smarter

Love You to the Moon

           Dolly Parton wrote several songs for the movie  Joyful Noise which she starred in with Queen Latifa  and Kris Kristofferson in 2012.  One of the songs she wrote for the  movie, From Here to the Moon and Back  was written with special meaning .  In her own words she tells the story behind the song:

"When I wrote ‘From Here to the Moon and Back,’

 I needed to write a beautiful love song. I picked my husband, 

who I love, and I thought, “Well, I’ll write some  beautiful song about him.”

 It was about my husband in the movie, played by Kris  Kristofferson,

 so I thought in order to make it really real and really touching,

 I would write it about my real, true emotions about someone 

I really do love and have loved for more than half of my life."

        The movie Joyful Noise did not do well at the box office. However, From Here to the Moon and Back continues to gain in popularity  today as a special love song. It was recorded again by Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson in 2013  for Willie's  To All the Girls  album and is currently becoming a popular song for weddings. 

From Here to the Moon and Back with Lyrics

Dolly Parton, Jeremy Jordan and Kris Kristofferson

 Soundtrack from the movie "The Joyful Noise"

Willie Nelson - From Here to the Moon and Back (audio) ft. Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Joyful Noise Interview

Western Artist Teresa Elliott

  Butler Calf  

Medium: Oil on Linen   

Size: 30" x 30"

          This years featured artist at the  National Western Stock Show's Western Art  Exhibit  is Teresa Elliott from Alpine, Texas.  She creates wonderful paintings using oil paint as the medium. Her goal is to paint cattle in natural settings stating; "

I paint them as I see them, living in the moment, casually exchanging a glance with a visitor who may pick up on the operatic atmosphere I strive for."  Her goal is to be a visual storyteller of the west. 

          In recent years Teresa has received many awards for her artwork and has been featured in several publications.  Her recent honors and awards include;2012 American Art Invitational, Saks Galleries, Denver, CO; Third Place, Professional Artist's Magazine Cover Competition; People's Choice, Coors Western Art Exhibit, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009; Best Of Show, Night Of Artist's, Briscoe Western Art Museum; Artist's Choice, Cowgirl Up!, 2008. She has been featured recently in these publications; American Art Collector; Western Art Collector; Southwest Art; Cowboys and Indians; Poets & Artists.

                Teresa also paints  human  figures often  playing and lounging in mud. The details and how she captures the moment is amazing in these works.  

Teresa Elliott, "Splash," oil, 30 x 30 in.

   To see more of Teresa Elliott's art work  please visit her website and these other links:

Teresa Elliott website

Western artist Teresa Elliott

Teresa Elliott Paintings

To visit the artwork of the other 64  western artists

 featured in the Western Art Exhibit please visit this link. 

NWSS Western Art Exhibit 2015

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher

          

           The classic love song Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher  was written by Gary Jackson and Carl Smith.  Originally recorded by The Dells, it was then recorded by Jackie Wilson in 1967 under the direction of Carl Davis with the Motown studio band The Funk Brothers. The song  renewed Jackie Wilson singing career, as it became an instant hit that continues to be in the top 100 love songs lists today. It has been sung for romantic and religious events through the years.  The phrase  "your love keeps lifts me higher" continues to be popular and can be found in artwork  for  the home and greeting cards.

           Here are a few videos of Jackie Wilson performing this great song:

Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher 1967

Jackie Wilson Performing Live Higher And Higher 1974

Your Love Lifted me Higher Song Facts
Your Love Keeps Lifting me Higher art faith

            Since 1967 Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher has been sung or record by a variety of musical artists including; Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Rita Coolidge, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Darin, Dolly Parton, Amy MacDonald .  It has also been sung  by gospel choirs and wedding parties.

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The family friends of Hannah and Jeff Grant perform Jackie Wilson's "Higher and Higher" at their wedding at Foxhills Country Club, Surrey on 25 May 2014. 

I Cross My Heart

             The love song I Cross My Heart  was  written by Steve Dorff and Eric Kaz  for the movie Pure County  starring  and sung by George Strait.  The song quickly climbed to #1 on the US  Hot Country Songs and Canada Country Tracks billboards in 1992.  I Cross My Heart then spent  20 weeks  on the charts and  in 2012 twenty years later it still ranked #11 on the Taste of Country's Top 100 Love Songs List.  Through the years it has become a classic love song that is often sung at weddings.  The phrase "I cross my heart" and other lyrics of the song  appear in wedding invitations and gifts. 

I Cross My Heart  George Strait  Pure Country 

Top 100 Country Love Songs 2012

I Cross My Heart Song Facts 
Country singer Scotty McCreery choose to sing I Cross My Heart  

for one of his American Idol performances in 2011 where he went on to win the 10th season.  

[18] Scotty McCreery - I Cross My Heart - Top 8 - Songs from the Movies

Scotty McCreery American Idol

            This wood sign art is great for wedding decorations and gifts!

Created by MsDsSigns   in Bishop, California

I Cross My Heart And Promise Too

 Personalized With Names and Date Wood Sign

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            The my darlin word art created by Kasey Creative in Paris, Tennessee, is a great download to create gifts and home decor items. 

My Darlin' Lyric Print {I Cross My Heart} • 8" x 10" Digital File

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                   The   I cross my heart & promise too  Coffee  mug is a great gift for Valentine's Day.  The artwork designed by LPFedorchak in New York  and sold by  Zazzle Home in San Jose, CA

i cross my heart & promise too mug by LPFedorchak
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All You Need is Love

          In 1967 John Lennon wrote the song All You Need is Love,  it was created for the Our World project, a  worldwide TV special that was broadcast in 24 countries on June 25, 1967. The 6 hour event was viewed by over 400 million people. The song was commissioned by England to be a  representation Britain, and be easily understood by people of all nationalities. While the Beatles did perform the song live for the event,  they first recorded part of the sound track at a earlier time. Here is a video of that original recording:

The Beatles All You Need is Love 1967 Black and white original version.

        The song was an immediate hit in countries around the world, it quickly rose to #1 on the  Billboard Hot 100 chart  and the UK Singles chart in 1967. In 2010 All You Need is Love was ranked as #370 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.  The saying "All You Need is Love" came from this song as it became a popular slogan during the Anti-war movement in the 1960's  where  many protested the Vietnam War. 

All You Need is Love Facts

All You Need is Love song facts

           At the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth celebration in 2002, Paul McCartney sang All You Need is Love at the Party at the Palace concert. This video shows how popular the song is still today. 

Paul McCartney & Friends sing All You Need is Love

A Live Concert in London with Paul McCartney, 

Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker & Eric Clapton & many others 

singing All You Need is Love at a party at the palace in 2002.

                 Today the phrase "All  you need is love" remains popular and can be found  in many art forms from home decor to greeting cards.  The saying takes on many different meanings of love including; love of humanity, romantic love and  spiritual love. 

                   This is a wonderful All You Need is Love pillow  created by Papercrete an Australian designer and sold by Zazzle Home in California.  The design has the words all you need is love shaped into a heart overlayed on the sheet music   and  the back of the pillow has the words of the song.

All you need is Love Throw Pillow by Papercrete
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          The All You Need is Love shower curtain  circle design has a tree of life and a couple in the park with their dog. It was created by artist Amelia Carrie in the USA and sold by Cafepress in Louisville, Kentucky.   
 

   All You Need Is Love. Shower Curtain

     by     AmeliaCarrie 

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All You Need is Love Shower Curtain

            The  All you need is love greeting card designed by Basilique  is great for Valentine's Day  with the double heart  design on red.  This greeting card is sold by Society6 in California.

All You Need is Love Greeting Card