Kathy Mattea – Where’ve You Been? (1990)
tam 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…
Elvis Presley – Burning Love (1972)
About the song “Burning Love.” Released in 1972 as a single, this electrifying track was a massive hit, soaring to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming his…
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…
Elvis Presley – Welcome To My World ( 1973)
About the song “Welcome To My World” became a staple of Elvis’s live performances in the 1970s and was released on his 1977 album, Moody Blue, shortly before his passing.…
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…
Ricky Van Shelton – Statue Of A Fool (1990)
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…
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…