Kris Kristofferson – Loving Her Was Easier
Introduction: Emerging from the rich tapestry of the American songwriting scene in the early 1970s, Kris Kristofferson’s “Loving Her Was Easier (Than…
Lobo – Me And You And A Dog Named Boo – 1971
Introduction: Singer-songwriter Lobo, born Roland Kent LaVoie, rose to fame in the early 1970s with a string of hit songs. One of…
Bee Gees – How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?
Introduction: Released in 1971, the melancholic ballad, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? by the Bee Gees, became an instant classic.…
Elvis Presley – Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming
Introduction: In 1975, a decade after his meteoric rise to rock and roll stardom, Elvis Presley released “Your Love’s Been a Long…
Carly Simon – That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be – 1971
Introduction: In 1971, singer-songwriter Carly Simon emerged onto the music scene with her self-titled debut album. The album, produced by Roy Halee,…
Jim Reeves – He’ll Have To Go
Introduction: In the realm of country music, some songs resonate for generations, capturing a specific time and feeling with enduring relatability. Jim…
Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton – “We’ve Got Tonight”
Introduction: Released in 1983, the country-pop duet “We’ve Got Tonight” by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton became a major crossover hit, topping…
Gene Watson – You’re Out Doing What I’m Here Doing Without
Introduction: Country crooner Gene Watson released a song that resonated deeply with fans of the genre in 1983. Titled “You’re Out Doing…
Alan Jackson – Little Man
Introduction: Released in May 1999, “Little Man” is a poignant country ballad written and performed by the iconic American singer-songwriter Alan Jackson.…
Bee Gees – Reaching Out
Introduction: In 1979, the Bee Gees, the harmonizing Gibb brothers – Barry, Maurice, and Robin – released “Reaching Out”, a poignant ballad…