Ricky Van Shelton – Statue Of A Fool (1990)
tam About the song There’s a haunting elegance to Ricky Van Shelton – Statue of a Fool, a song that speaks to the deep ache of heartbreak and the regret that…
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Kris Kristofferson – Sunday morning coming down (1970)
About the song There are few songs in American music that capture loneliness, regret, and quiet reflection with the honesty and poetic force of Kris Kristofferson – Sunday Morning Coming…
Linda Ronstadt – Just One Look (Official Live Performance)
About the song There’s something timeless and instantly recognizable about Linda Ronstadt – Just One Look, a track that blends pop nostalgia with vocal brilliance. Originally recorded by Doris Troy…
“I Don’t Want To Talk About It” Rod Stewart (Live at Royal Albert Hall)
About the song “I Don’t Want To Talk About It.” This timeless classic, originally written by Danny Whitten of Crazy Horse and first recorded by his band in 1971, then…
Shania Twain and Elton John – You’re Still The One (1998)
About the song Shania Twain and Elton John on their memorable live rendition of “You’re Still The One.” This iconic ballad, penned by Shania Twain and Robert John “Mutt” Lange,…
George Jones – “He Stopped Loving Her Today” 1980
About the song “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Released in 1980 as a single from his album I Am What I Am, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became…
Linda Ronstadt “You’re No Good” Live 1976
About the song “You’re No Good.” Originally written by Clint Ballard Jr. and first recorded by Betty Everett in 1963, it was Linda Ronstadt’s electrifying 1974 rendition, released as a…
George Jones – She Loved A Lot In Her Time (1991)
About the song “She Loved A Lot In Her Time.” Released in 1982 from his album Still the Same Ole Me, this track showcased Jones’s enduring ability to interpret a…
Linda Ronstadt – Hurt So Bad (1980)
About the song “Hurt So Bad.” This classic track, originally a hit for Little Anthony and The Imperials in 1965 and later covered by The Lettermen, found a definitive and…
Linda Ronstadt – I Knew You When (1982)
About the song “I Knew You When.” This exquisite ballad, penned by the legendary team of Gerry Goffin and Carole King, was originally released by Ronstadt on her highly acclaimed…
George Jones – If Drinking Dont Kill Me (Her Memory Will)
About the song “If Drinking Don’t Kill Me (Her Memory Will).” Released in 1980 as a single from his iconic album I Am What I Am (the very same album…
Marty Robbins – Big Iron (1960)
About the song “Big Iron.” Released in 1959 on his groundbreaking album Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became an iconic staple of cowboy…
Vern Gosdin – That Just About Does It (1989)
About the song “That Just About Does It.” Released in 1989 as a single from his album Alone, this track became a Top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot Country…
Waylon Jennings – I’ve Always Been Crazy – 1978
About the song “I’ve Always Been Crazy.” Released in 1978 as the title track from his album I’ve Always Been Crazy, this song wasn’t just another hit; it rocketed to…
Alan Jackson – Livin’ On Love (1994)
About the song “Livin’ On Love.” Released in 1994 as the second single from his album Who I Am, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared straight to number…
Linda Ronstadt – When Will I Be Loved (1975)
About the song “When Will I Be Loved.” Originally written and performed by The Everly Brothers, who had a hit with it in 1960, it was Linda Ronstadt’s electrifying 1975…
John Denver – Leaving on a Jet Plane (1966)
About the song “Leaving on a Jet Plane.” This timeless ballad, penned by Denver in 1966 (though he originally titled it “Babe, I Hate to Go”), first gained significant traction…
The Highwaymen – The Last Cowboy Song (American Outlaws: Live at Nassau Coliseum, 1990)
About the song “The Last Cowboy Song.” This powerful track, written by Ed Bruce and Ron Peterson, was originally recorded by Ed Bruce in 1980. However, it’s the version by…
Shania Twain And Dolly Parton “Coat Of Many Colors” 1971
About the song Shania Twain and Dolly Parton on their rendition of “Coat of Many Colors.” This iconic song, originally penned and released by Dolly Parton in 1971, is one…
Dolly Parton – Jolene ( 1973)
About the song “Jolene.” Released in 1973 as the lead single from her album of the same name, this track was an immediate and immense success, topping the Billboard Hot…
George Jones – “Bartender’s Blues” 1978
About the song “Bartender’s Blues.” This timeless track, penned by the great James Taylor, was originally released by Taylor in 1977. However, it was George Jones’s definitive 1978 rendition, released…
Linda Ronstadt – Blue Bayou (1977)
About the song “Blue Bayou.” Originally a hit for Roy Orbison, who co-wrote it with Joe Melson in 1963, it was Linda Ronstadt’s definitive 1977 rendition, released as a single…
Linda Ronstadt “You’re No Good” Live 1976
About the song “You’re No Good.” Originally written by Clint Ballard Jr. and first recorded by Betty Everett in 1963, it was Linda Ronstadt’s electrifying 1974 rendition, released as a…
Linda Ronstadt – Blue Bayou (1977)
About the song “Blue Bayou.” Originally a hit for Roy Orbison, who co-wrote it with Joe Melson in 1963, it was Linda Ronstadt’s definitive 1977 rendition, released as a single…
Kathy Mattea – Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses (1988)
About the song “Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses.” Released in 1988 as a single from her album Untasted Honey, this track became a colossal hit, rocketing to number one…
Linda Ronstadt – Long Long Time (1970)
About the song “Long Long Time.” Released in 1970 as a single from her second solo album, Silk Purse, this track became her first major hit, reaching number 25 on…
Gretchen Wilson – Here for The Party (2004)
About the song Gretchen Wilson’s “Here for the Party.” This wasn’t just a single; it was an arrival, a declaration, and a raucous invitation to an audience that felt left…
Marty Stuart – This One’s Gonna Hurt You (For A Long, Long Time) ft. Travis Tritt
About the song “This One’s Gonna Hurt You (For a Long, Long Time).” Released in 1992 as a single from his album This One’s Gonna Hurt You, this track wasn’t…
Linda Ronstadt – You Can Close Your Eyes (live 1975)
About the song “You Can Close Your Eyes.” Originally written and performed by James Taylor on his seminal 1971 album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon (and often performed…
Linda Ronstadt ” It Doesn’t Matter Anymore ” In Atlanta 1977
About the song “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore.” This classic track, originally a massive hit for Buddy Holly in 1959, found a remarkable new life and a fresh interpretation in Linda…