The Highwaymen – City of New Orleans (1990)
About the song The Highwaymen: “City of New Orleans.” While the song was brilliantly penned by Steve Goodman in 1971 and famously became a hit for Arlo Guthrie, it was…
About the song The Highwaymen: “City of New Orleans.” While the song was brilliantly penned by Steve Goodman in 1971 and famously became a hit for Arlo Guthrie, it was…
About the song Shania Twain’s “You’re Still The One.” Released in 1998 as the third single from her monumental album Come On Over, this song wasn’t just a massive country…
About the song When it comes to capturing the raw energy and excitement of early rock and roll, few songs do it quite as perfectly as Elvis Presley – All…
About the song Some songs manage to capture the spirit of a time, while others speak to emotions that are timeless. Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds is a rare example…
About the song Few moments in music history have captured both global attention and raw artistry quite like Elvis Presley – Aloha from Hawaii. Broadcast live via satellite on January…
About the song Willie Nelson’s iconic “On The Road Again.” Released in 1980 as a single from his soundtrack album for the film Honeysuckle Rose, in which he also starred,…
About the song “Highwayman” by The Highwaymen. Penned by the brilliant songwriter Jimmy Webb in 1977, this extraordinary tale of reincarnation and perpetual motion found its perfect interpreters when it…
About the song There are songs that speak to a moment in time — and then there are songs that question the very shape of time itself. Waylon Jennings’ “Are…
About the song When we consider the artists who truly dominated the airwaves in the 1970s, establishing themselves as forces to be reckoned with, Linda Ronstadt is undoubtedly at the…
About the song George Strait’s “If I Know Me.” Released in 1991 as the title track from his critically acclaimed album, this song quickly soared to number one on the…
About the song “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” by the iconic duo of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. While originally written by Ed Bruce and…
About the song When we cast our minds back to the late 1970s and early 80s, the airwaves were alive with a particular blend of rock and pop that often…
About the song Toby Keith and Willie Nelson with “Beer For My Horses.” Released in 2003 from Toby Keith’s album Unleashed, this track wasn’t just a hit; it was a…
About the song For those who truly appreciate the foundational voices of country music, few artists resonate with the quiet dignity and profound sincerity of Jim Reeves. Known affectionately as…
About the song When we talk about artists who truly redefined country music and crossed over into global superstardom, Shania Twain stands in a league of her own. With her…
About the song “Unchained Melody” by Elvis Presley. Now, there’s a song that holds a special, almost haunting place in the vast tapestry of his work. While many might first…
About the song When we think of Elvis Presley, our minds often jump to the electrifying rock and roll, the swivel hips, and the rhinestone jumpsuits. He was, without a…
About the song For anyone who truly appreciates the raw, untamed spirit of American music, particularly those who’ve witnessed its evolution firsthand, there are certain performances that just stick with…
About the song The Highwaymen: “Folsom Prison Blues.” Originally penned and recorded by Johnny Cash in 1955, this song became one of his earliest and most enduring signature tunes, famously…
About the song “Lonely Too Long.” Released in 1996 as a single from her phenomenal album The Trouble with True Love, this song swiftly soared to number three on the…
About the song Among their most beloved and enduring hits, a track that truly stands the test of time, is “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days)”. Released in…
About the song For those of us who came of age during the seismic shifts of the 1960s, or even those who simply appreciate the enduring power of a strong,…
About the song Feels So Right, released in 1981, came at a pivotal moment for the band. Following the immense success of “My Home’s in Alabama,” this track solidified their…
About the song Chris Norman and Suzi Quatro with “Stumblin’ In.” Released in 1978, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a global phenomenon, particularly big in Europe and…
About the song “Always On My Mind.” While this incredibly poignant ballad was penned by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher, and Mark James and had already been notably recorded by Brenda…
About the song “Living For The Night” paint a relatable picture of a man going through the motions of his day, his mind constantly drifting to the moment he can…
About the song Let’s talk about some good music. If you’ve been around the block a few times, you know there are some artists who just speak to your soul,…
About the song Let’s turn our attention now to an artist of truly remarkable versatility and vocal prowess, a voice that could effortlessly traverse genres and imbue every lyric with…
About the song Elvis Presley and Martina McBride on “Blue Christmas.” While the song was originally written by Billy Hayes and Jay W. Johnson in 1948 and first made famous…
About the song “Check Yes Or No.” Released in 1995 as the lead single from his album Strait Out of the Box, this charming track quickly soared to number one…