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…
Alan Jackson – Good Time
Introduction: Good Time by Alan Jackson, released in 2008, is a prime example of a country music artist returning to their roots.…
Perry Como – And I Love You So
Introduction: Perry Como, the smooth-voiced singer who rose to fame in the mid-20th century, wasn’t necessarily known for covering contemporary songs. Throughout…
Bee Gees – Promise The Earth
Introduction: The unmistakable falsettos of the Bee Gees brothers – Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb – returned to the airwaves in 2001…
Elvis Presley – Bringing It Back
Introduction: Bringing It Back, released in 1975, is a ballad by the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley. The song…
George Strait & Alan Jackson – Murder On Music Row
Introduction: Released in 2000 on George Strait’s compilation album, Latest Greatest Straitest Hits, “Murder on Music Row” is a poignant duet between…
Don McLean – American Pie
Introduction: One of the most enigmatic and widely analyzed songs in American popular music history is Don McLean’s American Pie. Released in…
Tammy Wynette – Help Me Make It Through The Night
Introduction: Released in 1974, Help Me Make It Through The Night became a signature song for country music legend Tammy Wynette. While…