Roberta Flack – First Time Ever I Saw Your Face -1972
Introduction: Emerging as a beacon of soulful emotion in the early 1970s, Roberta Flack’s rendition of “First Time Ever I Saw Your…
Gene Watson – The Man An’ Me And You
Introduction: Released in 1975, “The Man An’ Me And You” is a country song that stands out in the catalog of American…
Elvis Presley – Green, Green Grass Of Home
Introduction: Released in 1975, Green, Green Grass of Home is a melancholic country ballad that stands out in the vast catalog of…
John Denver – “The Weight”
Introduction: While John Denver’s name is synonymous with folk anthems that celebrate nature, love, and the simple joys of life, his 1971…
Skeeter Davis – The End of the World
Introduction: The year is 1962. Rock and roll is taking hold, with artists like Elvis Presley and The Beach Boys dominating the…
Bee Gees – Love Never Dies
Introduction: Love Never Dies, a disco ballad by the legendary group Bee Gees, was released in 1997 as a B-side to their…
George Strait – Give Me More Time
Introduction: Give Me More Time, a poignant ballad by the King of Country Music himself, George Strait, was released in 2008 on…
America – A Horse With No Name
Introduction: The year is 1972. Folk rock is basking in the afterglow of the Woodstock generation, with its emphasis on acoustic guitars,…
George Jones – Where We’ll Never Grow Old
Introduction: Where We’ll Never Grow Old is a country gospel song released in 1982. The song, while not originally written by Jones…
Gene Watson – Mr. Candyman
Introduction: Country music singer Gene Watson‘s career trajectory took a significant leap forward with the release of “Mr. Candyman” in 1978. The…