Elvis Presley – You Gave Me A Mountain 1970
tam About the song “The Wonder of You.” For many of us who witnessed his unparalleled career unfold, Elvis was more than just a musical artist; he was a cultural phenomenon,…
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Elvis Presley – There Goes My Everything (1970)
About the song “There Goes My Everything.” For those of us who came of age with Elvis as a cultural touchstone, his career trajectory was a marvel to behold. From…
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
About the song “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way.” Released in 1975 as the lead single from his pivotal album Dreaming My Dreams, this track wasn’t just a…
Patty Loveless – I’m That Kind Of Girl (1990)
About the song “I’m That Kind Of Girl.” Released in 1990 as a single from her album On Down the Line, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared straight…
Juice Newton – Angel Of The Morning (1981)
About the song Juice Newton’s iconic rendition of “Angel Of The Morning.” While this captivating tune was actually penned by the brilliant songwriter Chip Taylor in 1967 and had seen…
Linda Ronstadt – Tracks Of My Tears (1975)
About the song Linda Ronstadt’s vocal performance on “Tracks Of My Tears” is simply mesmerizing. Her voice, renowned for its clarity, its remarkable range, and its extraordinary emotive power, delivers…
Toby Keith – I Love This Bar (2003)
About the song Toby Keith’s undeniably iconic “I Love This Bar.” Released in 2003 as the lead single from his album Shock’n Y’all, this track wasn’t just a hit; it…
Jim Reeves – Adios Amigo (1962)
About the song “Adios Amigo.” For those of us who grew up with his voice gracing our airwaves, Reeves wasn’t just a singer; he was a comforting presence, a master…
WAYLON JENNINGS – LONESOME ON’RY AND MEAN (Live In TX 1975)
About the song “Lonesome, On’ry And Mean.” Released in 1973 as the title track from his pivotal album, this song wasn’t just a hit; it became the definitive anthem of…
” My Woman,My Woman,My Wife ” by Marty Robbins (1970)
About the song “My Woman, My Woman, My Wife.” Released in 1970 as a single from his album My Woman, My Woman, My Wife, this song wasn’t just a hit;…
Brad Paisley – She’s Everything (2005)
About the song “She’s Everything” by Brad Paisley is a heartfelt and tender country ballad that celebrates the multifaceted beauty and enduring love found in a significant other. Released in…
Shania Twain – When You Kiss Me (2002)
About the song “When You Kiss Me.” Released in 2003 as a single from her incredibly successful album Up!, this track wasn’t one of her typical chart-topping anthems in North…
Hank Williams, Jr ” Dinosaur ” 1980
About the song “Dinosaur.” Released in 1980 as a single from his album Habits Old and New, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a Top 5 smash on…
(Ghost) Riders In the Sky (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
About the song The Highwaymen’s take on “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky.” Now, this isn’t just any song; it’s a narrative woven into the fabric of American folklore, a cautionary…
George Jones – The Grand Tour ( 1974)
About the song “The Grand Tour.” Released in 1974 as the title track from his album The Grand Tour, this song wasn’t just a hit; it became a monumental number…
Brooks & Dunn – Boot Scootin’ Boogie (1992)
About the song Brooks & Dunn’s electrifying “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” Released in 1992 as a single from their immensely popular album Brand New Man, this track wasn’t just a hit;…
Waylon Jennings – Never Could Toe the Mark (1984)
About the song “Never Could Toe the Mark.” Released in 1984 as the title track from his album Never Could Toe the Mark, this song wasn’t just a hit; it…
Patty Loveless – Blame It On Your Heart (1993)
About the song Patty Loveless’s electrifying “Blame It On Your Heart.” Released in 1993 as a single from her critically acclaimed album Only What I Feel, this song wasn’t just…
George Jones – Choices (1999)
About the song “Choices.” Released in 1999 as a single from his album Cold Hard Truth, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a Top 30 single and garnered…
Alan Jackson – Country Boy (2008)
About the song “Country Boy.” Released in 2008 as a single from his album Good Time, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared to number one on the Billboard…
Elvis Presley – An American Trilogy (1972)
About the song Elvis Presley’s vocal performance on “An American Trilogy” is nothing short of breathtaking. By 1972, his voice was at its absolute peak – rich, powerful, and capable…
Elvis Presley – My Way (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)
About the song Elvis Presley’s vocal performance on “My Way” is simply monumental. By the mid-1970s, his voice had deepened, acquiring a richer, more soulful timbre, and his delivery was…
Elvis Presley – What Now My Love (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)
About the song “What Now My Love.” This powerful ballad, originally a French song (“Et maintenant”) by Gilbert Bécaud and Pierre Delanoë, which achieved international fame through various interpretations, including…
Willie Nelson – Toby Keith – Scott Emerick
About the song Tonight, friends, we’re going to talk about a song that’s more than just a tune; it’s a piece of modern country music folklore, a testament to the…
“Teach Your Children” Kathy Mattea, Alison Krauss,& Suzy Boggus 1995
About the song “Teach Your Children” as gracefully performed by Kathy Mattea, Alison Krauss, and Suzy Bogguss. This particular version, a standout from the 1994 compilation album Red Hot +…
George Jones “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” 1992
About the song “I Don’t Need Your Rocking Chair.” Released in 1992 as a single from his album Walls Can Fall, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a…
Toby Keith – As Good As I Once Was (1994)
About the song “As Good As I Once Was.” Released in 1994 as a single from his album Boomtown, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a number one…
Hank Williams, Jr “A Country Boy Can Survive” 1982
About the song “A Country Boy Can Survive.” Released in 1982 as a single from his album High Notes, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a Top 5…
Linda Ronstadt – Just One Look (Official Live Performance)
About the song “Just One Look.” Originally a hit for Doris Troy in 1963, and also famously covered by The Hollies, it was Linda Ronstadt’s vibrant 1978 live rendition from…
Gretchen Wilson – Redneck Woman (2004)
About the song “Redneck Woman.” Released in 2004 as her debut single from the album Here for the Party, this track wasn’t just a hit; it was a phenomenon, rocketing…