The Ballad of the Top Ten: The Ballad of Lovers Hill (#1)
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (69136)
United States
December 13, 2022 11:00am CST
And now, the sappy love song!!! That’s right, we’ve been through true stories, composite characters, and my usual “what the heck is that!!!” songs. For your reward of making it to the top spot, you get….THIS. I can’t help myself. Here’s my favorite “ballad of” song.
#1: The Ballad of Lovers Hill - Teresa Brewer
Yes, amid all the Hank Williams and Ramones stuff I have a deep-seeded fondness for Teresa Brewer. Her best-remembered song is “Music! Music! Music!,” which she recorded when she was all of 18. What a voice!!!
Amid all the hillbilly records my parents had a 1962 album of her’s. I loved that album. I still do!
This song, about a couple who get married the day the new husband has to leave to fight “with Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of Chancellorsville” (which is where General Jackson was mortally wounded by friendly fire) in the Civil War. After the war, he returns to his wife and they live happily ever after.
As for songwriting, co-writer Kay Twomey is remembered for writing “Serenade of the Bells” and “Wooden Heart.”
I just remember this as a great song.
Thanks for reading.
The Ballad of Lovers Hill
Written by Dick Manning and Kay Twomey
Recorded by Teresa Brewer
From Teresa Brewer’s Greatest Hits, 1962
Two lovers met in May:
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@LindaOHio (182042)
• United States
14 Dec 22
I know who Teresa Brewer is; and I remember Music! Music! Music! This song? No.
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@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
14 Dec 22
At least you remember her! I consider that a victory, given how long ago her career was.
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@LindaOHio (182042)
• United States
15 Dec 22
@FourWalls You must remember....I'm OLD!
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@RebeccasFarm (90523)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Dec 22
I didn't know this one for sure..but what a sweet voice she had..one you remember so well from your childhood huh Four Walls?
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@RebeccasFarm (90523)
• Arvada, Colorado
13 Dec 22
@FourWalls We are so lucky and blessed to have heard these songs Four Walls.
I had to listen to Johnny Appleseed story..that big set and also Mario Lanza for starters
and was it Johnny Ray for Put Your Head Down Baby and Go On and Crrryyyy
And the Singing Nun and on and on
and was it Johnny Ray for Put Your Head Down Baby and Go On and Crrryyyy And the Singing Nun and on and on1 person likes this
@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
13 Dec 22
@RebeccasFarm — yep, and now people just know Johnny Ray as being mentioned in “Come On Eileen.”
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@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
13 Dec 22
You bet!! I grew up with Teresa Brewer’s music and I still like it!
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
14 Dec 22
Can't ever heard a Teresa Brewer song without thinking of my dad. He loved her and I grew up listening to all her music. A blast from the past for me
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@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
14 Dec 22
I remember that old console stereo we had when I hear this. I’m glad it brings back good memories for you!
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
14 Dec 22
@FourWalls We had one of those console stereos too. My dad passed away in 1981 so he's been gone for a long time but I do remember how he used to sing and dance to Teresa Brewer and make us all laugh. Good memories today
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@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
14 Dec 22
It’s amazing how songs were flops here and big hits in other countries. Glad it’s a good memory for you. It certainly is for me!
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@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
14 Dec 22
Stick with me and I’ll introduce you to singers you never knew existed!
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@Dena91 (16699)
• United States
16 Dec 22
@FourWalls You have and I know you'll continue to.
I enjoy learning about people I don't know, especially in music
I enjoy learning about people I don't know, especially in music1 person likes this
@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
13 Dec 22
I think that about a lot of those dynamo young singers (like Brenda Lee and Tanya Tucker).
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
13 Dec 22
@FourWalls Not a lot of the same talent around these days.
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@RasmaSandra (80884)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Dec 22
I know Teresa Brewer but had not heard this song before,
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@FourWalls (69136)
• United States
14 Dec 22
It wasn’t a “big hit,” I guess. Came out after Elvis, and you know what he did to pop singers.
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