Linda Ronstadt ” Love Has No Pride ” 1973
tam About the song “Love Has No Pride.” Written by Eric Kaz and Libby Titus, this magnificent ballad was a standout track on Ronstadt’s landmark 1973 album, Don’t Cry Now. While…
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Willie Nelson – Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
About the song “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain.” This poignant ballad, penned by Fred Rose in 1947, had been recorded by several artists over the years, including Roy Acuff…
Waylon Jennings – Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) 1977
About the song “Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love).” Released in 1977 as the lead single from his album Ol’ Waylon, this track wasn’t just a hit; it…
Ricky Van Shelton – Keep It Between The Lines (1991)
About the song “Keep It Between The Lines.” Released in 1991 as a single from his album Backroads, this track became a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard…
Tammy Wynette – Stand By Your Man (1968)
About the song Tammy Wynette’s iconic “Stand By Your Man.” Released in 1968, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a cultural touchstone, forever associated with Wynette and a…
Linda Ronstadt – Poor Poor Pitiful Me – Atlanta 1977
About the song “Poor Poor Pitiful Me.” This song, released in 1977 on her highly successful Simple Dreams album, isn’t just a cover; it’s an undeniable declaration of independence and…
Randy Travis – He Walked On Water ( 1990)
About the song Few songs in country music evoke heartfelt emotion and deep nostalgia as powerfully as Randy Travis – He Walked On Water. Released in 1990 on his album…
“There Was Jesus” Zach Williams , Dolly Parton (2019)
About the song “There Was Jesus” by Zach Williams and the incomparable Dolly Parton. This song isn’t just a powerful duet; it’s a testament to spiritual constancy, a comforting reminder…
Andy Gibb & Olivia Newton-John “Rest Your Love On Me” 1980
About the song Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton-John’s beautiful duet, “Rest Your Love On Me.” This song, while perhaps not as universally known as some of their individual mega-hits, stands…
“Easy For You to Say” – Linda Ronstadt March 3, 1983 “Tonight Show”
About the song “Easy For You to Say.” This isn’t one of her roaring rock anthems or her soaring country ballads, but rather a more intimate, sophisticated piece that highlights…
Kathy Mattea – Where’ve You Been? (1990)
About the song “Where’ve You Been?” Released in 1990 as a single from her album Romeo, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared to number ten on the Billboard…
Shania Twain – You’re Still The One (1997)
About the song “You’re Still The One.” Released in 1998 as the third North American single from her monumental album Come On Over, this track wasn’t just a hit; it…
Shania Twain – Any Man Of Mine (1995)
About the song “Any Man Of Mine.” Released in 1995 as the second single from her groundbreaking album The Woman in Me, this track wasn’t just a hit; it was…
Marty Stuart – Little Things (1991)
About the song Marty Stuart’s charming “Little Things.” This track isn’t about grand gestures or dramatic declarations; it’s a tender, insightful ode to the quiet, often overlooked details that truly…
George Strait – Troubadour (2008)
About the song “Troubadour.” Released in 2008 as the title track from his critically acclaimed album, this song quickly became a beloved classic, soaring to number one on the Billboard…
Linda Ronstadt – La Charreada Live performance 1989
About the song “La Charreada.” This beautiful mariachi standard, a traditional folk song, was famously brought to a wider audience by Ronstadt on her groundbreaking 1987 album, Canciones de Mi…
Linda Ronstadt – Willin’ – Live 1976
About the song “Willin’.” This classic country-rock anthem, penned by the brilliant Lowell George of Little Feat, was originally released by his band in 1971. However, it was Linda Ronstadt’s…
Mary Chapin Carpenter – Down At The Twist And Shout (1990)
About the song Featured on her highly successful 1990 album, Come On Come On, “Down At The Twist And Shout” became one of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s most beloved and enduring…
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Islands In The Stream (1983)
About the song “Islands In The Stream.” Released in 1983 as the lead single from Kenny Rogers’ album Eyes That See in the Dark, this track wasn’t just a hit;…
Dolly Parton Linda Ronstadt Emmylou Harris – The Sweetest Gift
About the song “The Sweetest Gift.” This poignant gospel-country hymn, originally a traditional song written by J.B. Coats in 1942, was featured on their iconic 1987 album Trio. While the…
Linda Ronstadt – “I’ve Got A Crush On You” 1983
About the song “I’ve Got a Crush On You.” This timeless American standard, written by the legendary George and Ira Gershwin for their 1930 musical Strike Up the Band, has…
Linda Ronstadt – Someone To Lay Down Beside Me (1976)
About the song “Someone To Lay Down Beside Me.” This song, from her critically acclaimed 1976 album Hasten Down the Wind, isn’t just another hit; it’s a profound, tender exploration…
The Highwaymen – I Still Miss Someone (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
About the song “I Still Miss Someone.” While originally a classic penned and popularized by Johnny Cash, hearing it delivered by this supergroup of legends—Cash himself, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings,…
The Judds – Grandpa (1986)
About the song “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Ol’ Days).” This isn’t just a nostalgic tune; it’s a beautifully crafted conversation set to music, a poignant reflection on changing…
Linda Ronstadt – Desperado (1974)
About the song Released on her 1974 album Heart Like a Wheel, Linda Ronstadt took a song that was already quite good and elevated it to an entirely different plane…
Waylon Jennings – Can’t you see Live 1976
About the song Let’s talk about “Can’t You See,” a song that, for many of us, instantly conjures images of open roads, heartfelt longing, and the soulful blend of Southern…
Shania Twain – Dance With The One That Brought You (1993)
About the song “Dance With The One That Brought You.” While perhaps not as globally ubiquitous as some of her stadium anthems, this song is a fantastic example of her…
Linda Ronstadt and Bobby Darin “Long Long Time “1970 (TV special)
About the song “Long Long Time.” This wasn’t just a hit; it was a revelation, showcasing a purity of voice and an emotional depth that would come to define her…
Linda Ronstadt – Lose Again (1976)
About the song There’s a quiet, aching beauty that runs through Linda Ronstadt – Lose Again, a song that speaks directly to the heart with its gentle honesty and emotional…
Linda Ronstadt – Tumbling Dice (1977)
About the song When it comes to blending rock swagger with vocal elegance, few artists have done it quite like Linda Ronstadt. And with Linda Ronstadt – Tumbling Dice, she…