Bread – Make It With You (1970)
Introduction: The American soft rock scene of the early 1970s wouldn’t be the same without the iconic ballad, Make It With You.…
John Denver & Cass Elliot – Leaving On A Jet Plane
Introduction: Leaving On A Jet Plane, a melancholic folk-pop ballad about the bittersweet emotions of goodbye, was originally written and performed by…
Gene Watson – Back In The Fire
Introduction: Released in 1989, Back In The Fire is a prime example of Gene Watson’s brand of traditional country music. Watson, known…
George Straight – She Let Herself Go
Introduction: She Let Herself Go, a captivating country song released in 2005, is from the iconic artist George Strait’s album titled Somewhere…
Bobby Darin – Dream Lover – 1959
Introduction: In the vibrant music scene of 1959, a young artist named Bobby Darin was poised for stardom. While still in his…
Elvis Presley – Make Me Know It
Introduction: Released in 1960, “Make Me Know It” is a rockabilly ballad that showcases the early rock and roll sound of the…
Simon & Garfunkel – Homeward Bound – 1966
Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel’s 1966 folk-rock ballad, Homeward Bound, is a poignant reflection on the desire to return home after a period…
Conway Twitty – Goodbye Time
Introduction: Conway Twitty, a giant in the world of country music, released “Goodbye Time” in 1988 as the lead single for his…
Gene Watson – Don’t Waste It on the Blues
Introduction: Recorded by the legendary Country Music artist Gene Watson, Don’t Waste It on the Blues entered the world in November of…
George Strait- I Hate Everything
Introduction: In the summer of 2004, George Strait, the undisputed king of neotraditional country music, released a song that captured a sentiment…