Kid Rock – Picture feat. Sheryl Crow (2001)
tam About the song Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow on “Picture.” Released in 2002 from Kid Rock’s album Cocky, this track was an undeniable cross-genre phenomenon, soaring into the Top 5…
Elvis presley ” Mary In The Morning ” 1970
About the song “Mary in the Morning.” This beautiful ballad, originally a hit for Al Martino in 1967, found a particularly poignant and intimate interpretation in Elvis Presley’s hands, notably…
Joe Diffie – John Deere Green (Live at Arizona State Fair ’96)
About the song “John Deere Green.” Released in 1993 as a single from his album Honky Tonk Attitude, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared into the Top 5…
Jim Reeves ” Take My Hand, Precious Lord “
About the song “Take My Hand, Precious Lord.” This gospel classic, written by Thomas A. Dorsey in 1932, has been performed by countless artists over the decades, but Jim Reeves’…
Johnny Cash – Ragged Old Flag (1974)
About the song “Ragged Old Flag.” Released in 1974 on the album of the same name, this spoken-word piece, accompanied by a sparse yet powerful musical backing, stands as one…
Alan Jackson – Little Bitty (1996)
About the song “Little Bitty.” Released in 1996 as the lead single from his album Everything I Love, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared straight to number one…
Linda Ronstadt – It’s So Easy (1977)
About the song “It’s So Easy.” While this classic was originally a hit for Buddy Holly in 1958, Linda Ronstadt’s electrifying 1977 rendition from her album Simple Dreams became a…
Gordon Lightfoot ” Sundown “1974
About the song “Sundown.” Released in 1974 as the title track and lead single from his album of the same name, this song became a colossal hit, rocketing to number…
John Prine – The Other Side Of Town (1971)
About the song “The Other Side Of Town.” Featured on his seminal 1971 self-titled debut album, this track, while not a hit single, stands as a prime example of Prine’s…
Shania Twain – What Made You Say That (1973)
About the song Shania Twain’s “What Made You Say That.” Released in 1993, this track served as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. While it didn’t immediately skyrocket…
Linda Ronstadt – First Cut is the Deepest (1977)
About the song “The First Cut is the Deepest.” This classic, penned by the legendary Cat Stevens in 1967, saw several notable versions before Linda Ronstadt’s powerful 1977 rendition from…
Dolly Parton – “Apple Jack” (With Emmylou Harris & Linda Ronstadt)
About the song Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt on “Apple Jack.” Featured on their groundbreaking 1987 album Trio, this track stands as a testament to the magic that…
Alabama – There’s No Way (1985)
“There’s No Way.” Released in 1985 as a single from their blockbuster album 40-Hour Week, this track soared straight to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks…
Alan Jackson – The Older I Get (2008)
About the song “The Older I Get.” Released in 2008 as the lead single from his album Good Time, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared to number one…
Elvis Presley – You Gave Me A Mountain (Aloha From Hawaii, Live in Honolulu, 1973)
About the song “You Gave Me A Mountain.” Originally a hit for Frankie Laine in 1969, Elvis Presley’s electrifying live rendition, a staple of his Las Vegas concerts and notably…
“Stuck on You.” Elvis Presley 1960
About the song “Stuck on You.” Released in 1960, this track held immense significance; it was Elvis Presley’s first single after his military discharge, marking his powerful re-entry into the…
Elvis presley ” The Wonder of You ” 1970
About the song “The Wonder of You.” Released in 1970 as a single from his live album On Stage, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a massive international…
Jim Reeves – It is No Secret (What God Can Do)
About the song “It Is No Secret (What God Can Do).” This beloved gospel hymn, penned by Stuart Hamblen in 1950, has been a source of inspiration for countless individuals,…
Randy Travis – I Told You So (1988)
About the song “I Told You So.” Released in 1988 as the second single from his album Old 8×10, this track wasn’t just a hit; it soared to number one…
Joe Diffie – Pickup Man (1994)
About the song “Pickup Man.” Released in 1994 as a single from his album Third Rock from the Sun, this track wasn’t just a hit; it became a monumental number…
Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Water (from The Concert in Central Park)
About the song “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Released in 1970 as the title track and lead single from their final studio album, this masterpiece soared to number one on the…
The Carpenters ” Close To You ” 1970
About the song “(They Long To Be) Close To You.” Released in 1970 as the lead single from their album Close To You, this track wasn’t just a hit; it…
Kathy Mattea – 455 Rocket (1997)
About the song “455 Rocket.” Released in 1997 as a single from her critically acclaimed album Love Travels, this track was a Top 30 hit on the Billboard Hot Country…
JAILHOUSE ROCK – Elvis Presley (1957)
About the song “Jailhouse Rock.” Released in 1957 as the title track from his third motion picture, this song wasn’t just a hit; it was a global phenomenon, rocketing to…
Ricky Van Shelton – Life Turned Her That Way (1987)
About the song “Life Turned Her That Way.” Originally a hit for Mel Tillis in 1967, and later covered by George Jones, it was Ricky Van Shelton’s powerful 1987 rendition…
” Silver Threads And Golden Needles ” Linda Ronstadt 1973
About the song “Silver Threads And Golden Needles.” While this song has a rich history, first being a hit for The Springfields in 1962 and later a popular track for…
Ricky Van Shelton – Somebody Lied (1987)
About the song “Somebody Lied.” Released in 1987 as the third single from his debut album Wild-Eyed Dream, this track quickly became another massive success for him, soaring to number…
Martina McBride – A Broken Wing (1997)
About the song From the very first notes, “A Broken Wing” sets a scene that feels intimately familiar yet universally poignant. It’s not just a song; it’s a story, a…
Wynonna Judd “No One Else On Earth” 1992
About the song Wynonna and her classic “No One Else On Earth.” Now there’s a song that immediately transports you back to a golden era of country music, isn’t it?…
Waylon Jennings – “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” [Live from Austin, TX]
About the song Waylon Jennings’s “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way.” Now, for those of us who’ve lived through the various shifts and turns in the music world,…