Though many groups recorded it, it appears to be a traditional folk Christmas song.
Musical groups that have performed the song Salty Dog include The Morris Brothers, Lead Belly, Hot Tuna, Cat Power, Jelly Roll Morton and many others as well. This song was an old folk song in the 1900s.
The song is titled 'Hair' from the play of the same name Recorded by the Cowsills, it reached number 2 in 1969
The single was released in 1979, so probably that year or the year before.
Bob mcdill wrote the song and Don Williams first recorded it in 1973 it peaked at #33
In 1989, the musical group Public Enemy recorded and released the hit song "Fight the Power". The song has many themes of the Civil Rights movement in it and helped reduce racism overall.
Tomorrow - Amanda Lear song - was created in 1977.
Women - Amanda Lear song - was created in 1985.
Diamonds - Amanda Lear song - was created in 1980.
Follow Me - Amanda Lear song - was created in 1978.
This is a benefit song recorded by 30 Australian artists along with mahmood khan who wrote the song and co wrote the lyrics with Amanda easton and tannia Murray for the Red Cross. www.projectdownunder.com
The Melodians' were the first group to sing the song 'By The Rivers Of Babylon'. There have been many groups reproduce the religious song since it was first performed.