Tom Jones – “Delilah”
Introduction: Delilah (1967), a heart-wrenching ballad by the powerful Welsh vocalist Tom Jones, stands as a monument within popular music. The song,…
The Animals – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood (1965)
Introduction: Emerging from the heart of the British Invasion in the mid-1960s, the Newcastle upon Tyne band The Animals rose to fame…
Bob Dylan – Mr. Tambourine Man
Introduction: Released in 1965 on the album Bringing It All Back Home, Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan is considered a landmark…
Billy Joel – Piano Man – 1973
Introduction: Released in 1973, “Piano Man” is a quintessential song by singer-songwriter Billy Joel. This iconic tune transcends genre, but can be…
Kris Kristofferson & Johnny Cash – Sunday morning coming down
Introduction: Emerging from the introspective singer-songwriter movement of the late 1960s, “Sunday Morning Coming Down” stands as a poignant and unflinching portrait…
John Denver – For You
Introduction: Released in 1970, “For You” is a folk ballad that helped solidify the place of singer-songwriter John Denver as a rising…
George Jones & Tammy Wynette – We Gonna Hold On
Introduction: In 1973, country music’s royal couple, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, released their poignant duet “We’re Gonna Hold On”. This emotional…
George Strait – Drinking Champagne
Introduction: George Strait’s Drinking Champagne, released in 1990, is a cornerstone of the neotraditional country movement. This subgenre of country music, flourishing…
Alan Jackson – I Still Love You
Introduction: “I Still Love You”, a melancholic country ballad released in 2000, showcases the enduring power of love and the lingering pain…
George Strait – The Man In Love With You
Introduction: Country music king George Strait solidified his reputation as a master of heartfelt ballads with the release of The Man In…