SONGS I LOVE:
Religious Pop Song
Many religious songs today have a pop beat and it was no different in the 1950s. As a teenager I learnt The Bible Tells Me So very quickly since it was on the air a lot with its cheerful jazz rhythm. It still remains in me today and the lyrics clear in my mind. I am uncertain if it was written by Dale Evans (wife of cowboy star Roy Rogers) but she, Nick Noble and Don Cornell made it a big hit.
Although songs from the 50s like Irene Goodnight, A Dear John Letter and Tom Dooley have different themes they each have a simple and easily remembered refrain. So it is with The Bible Tells Me So, accompanied by a big band and a repeated verse that is not easily forgotten.
Many religious songs today have a pop beat and it was no different in the 1950s. As a teenager I learnt The Bible Tells Me So very quickly since it was on the air a lot with its cheerful jazz rhythm. It still remains in me today and the lyrics clear in my mind. I am uncertain if it was written by Dale Evans (wife of cowboy star Roy Rogers) but she, Nick Noble and Don Cornell made it a big hit.
Although songs from the 50s like Irene Goodnight, A Dear John Letter and Tom Dooley have different themes they each have a simple and easily remembered refrain. So it is with The Bible Tells Me So, accompanied by a big band and a repeated verse that is not easily forgotten.
Have faith, hope, and charity.
That's the way to live successfully.
How do I know?
The Bible tells me so.
Do good to your enemies,
And the blessed Lord you'll surely please.
How do I know?
The Bible tells me so.
Don't worry 'bout tomorrow.
Just be real good today.
The Lord is right beside you.
He'll guide you all the way.
*Nick Noble passed away on 24th March, 2012 aged 85.
Alfred Ho from Penang, Malaysia (Video by: AlfredHo111)
"Veteran singer Nick Noble had a massive hit with this song when I was just growing up in the 50's," says Alfred Ho. This Malaysian is the consummate entertainer with over three decades of performing experience at numerous stage shows, shopping complexes, private functions and nightspots across the country. Although visually handicapped Alfred is certainly one of the best entertainers from way up North.
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| 2 Elvis Presley's Bible |
A Bible that was once Elvis Presley's sold for US$94,000 in September, 2012. The Book, given to the King on his first Christmas in Graceland in 1957, was expected to fetch around US$40,000 but went for more than double its value. It was used by Presley throughout his life and contains his handwritten notes, thoughts and annotations (image above).
I found this large, old Holy Bible near Siglap some months ago (actual image above). It was sitting on a PUB electric circuit box at a side road and I have kept it since. It is a King James version with the words Super Giant Print and Holman Bible Publishers (Copyright 1996) on its side.
If you have lost a Bible that is 10 inches long and 7 inches wide with very big prints do write to me and I shall return it to you.
A Blessed Good Friday and Happy Easter everyone!
Image 1, 2: Google.
Image 3: Andy Lim Collection.
14 comments:
Nick Noble only had one hit in Australia... and, this is it...
a wonderful Gospel Pop song with an impecable pedigree... It was written by Dale Evans, a major star in her own right and, for 51 years, the wife of Roy Rogers.
This 45 was released in Australia in 1955 on a Wing 45, W-003.
The flip side was "Army Of The Lord", a song written by Stuart Hamblen. The song entered the Brisbane charts in January 1956, and reached # 3.
In Sydney, it actually charted twice in January, where it reached #10 (in a 10 song Hit Parade and, again in March 1956 when it went to #4.
I have listened to the Chinese version of this song "有人对我说" This version was sung by 韩宝仪. It was also sung by 邓丽君 and 林竹君 Thanks very much to the one who uploaded it!
The three comments have been taken from You Tube websites which I think would be helpful information.
Nick Noble (June 21, 1926 – March 24, 2012) was an American pop singer, who was born in Chicago. He was best known for his recordings of "To You, My Love", "The Bible Tells Me So", "A Fallen Star", and "Moonlight Swim".
Born Nicholas Valkan, Noble was popular in the mid-1950s, and he scored four hits on the newly-created Billboard pop charts between 1955 and 1957. His singles remained popular in Chicago and nationwide in the early 1960s, with his 1962 cover of Carl Belew's "Hello Out There" reaching the WLS Top 15.
He regained national chart status in 1978 with the country and easy listening hit "Stay With Me". He also recorded for Coral and Columbia, and during his career recorded 109 singles and four albums. Nick Noble was 85 when he died last week (24th March 2012).
Written on 30th March, 2012.
Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily during Holy Week by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday or Easter Friday, though the latter properly refers to the Friday in Easter week (Wikipedia).
Easter is a Christian festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion at Calvary as described in the New Testament (Wikipedia).
Bro,
same to you and I will keep you in prayer for your spiritual journey interceding to wish you enlightment in every turn of events each day of your life.
Freddie
Thank you Fred. Remember Good Friday and have a great Easter.
Hi chief,
Ya, A Good Friday & A Happy Easter to you, too!
Take care!
Thank you n Happy Easter to you n family too! You are good.
Thank you both for the support.
£59,000 is quite good for the word of God. Jesus is a cool, cool dude and he should price his book at a level commensurate with its kudos.
Happy Easter to you and family. Well, I am really impressed by your website/blog. Bravo and applause on your success.
Andy. Do you think you just happen to find that Bible by chance? I think the Author wants you to read it.
"Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:" (Isaiah 55:6)
Thanks Chun See. I think you are right. I have been searching for so long and the day I found it was the most intense week for me in terms of my journey towards Christianity.
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