Conway Twitty’s “I See The Want To In Your Eyes”
qwerty In the landscape of country music during the 1970s, few voices resonated with the depth and sincerity of Conway Twitty. Known for his smooth baritone and emotionally charged delivery, Twitty…
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Jimmy Dean’s “Big Bad John”
In the rough and tumble world of 1961 country music, a new kind of hero emerged from the mineshafts and dusty towns. “Big Bad John,” a song written and performed…
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Islands In The Stream
In the heart of the 1980s country music scene, a song emerged that defied categorization and captured the hearts of listeners across genres. Islands In The Stream, released in 1983,…
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
In 1980, a song emerged that would become an anthem for the working class and a cornerstone of feminist pop culture. Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 wasn’t just a catchy…
Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind”
Few songs in country music history resonate with the bittersweet pangs of regret and yearning for redemption quite like Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind.” Released in 1982, the song…
Willie Nelson
In the realm of popular music, unlikely collaborations often spark curiosity and sometimes, chart-topping success. Such is the case with “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before”, a 1984 duet…
Willie Nelson’s “Seven Spanish Angels”
Willie Nelson, a towering figure in the world of country music, released “Seven Spanish Angels” in 1984. The song, a poignant ballad drenched in both sorrow and resilience, quickly became…
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?
In 1975, a pivotal year for outlaw country music, Waylon Jennings released a song that became not only a chart-topping hit, but a defiant anthem for the genre itself. “Are…
Willie Nelson and Shania Twain, Blue eyes crying in the rain
While the title, “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”, might conjure up an image of a heartbroken man lamenting his woes under a downpour, the 1975 classic by country music…
“Glen Campbell and His Dear Mama Sing in Memory of Glen’s Daddy”
While not a commercially released single in the traditional sense, “Glen Campbell and His Dear Mama Sing in Memory of Glen’s Daddy” holds a unique and deeply personal place in…