Jim Croce – I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song
Introduction: Released in 1973 on the album “I Got a Name”, “I’ll Have to Say I Love You in a Song” by…
The Shirelles – Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
Introduction: Released in 1960, “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” isn’t just another doo-wop song. This soulful ballad, sung by the all-girl…
The Temptations- “I Wish It Would Rain”
Introduction: Released in 1967 on the Gordy label (a Motown subsidiary), “I Wish It Would Rain” isn’t your typical upbeat Temptations tune.…
The Skyliners – Since I Don’t Have You
Introduction: In the golden age of doo-wop, a genre known for its sweet harmonies and lighthearted melodies, emerged a song that captured…
Tammy Wynette – “D-I-V-O-R-C-E”
Introduction: In 1968, amidst the backdrop of a burgeoning women’s rights movement, a powerful voice rose from the country music scene. “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,”…
Patsy Cline – Crazy
Introduction: Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” (1961) isn’t your typical country heartbreak ballad. Released at the height of her career, this song transcends the…
Marty Robbins – “El Paso”
Introduction: “El Paso,” a haunting western ballad released in 1959, isn’t your typical tale of cowboys and shootouts. Sung by the legendary…
Gene Watson – Lie To Me
Introduction: Released in 1971, “Lie To Me” isn’t your standard country heartbreak anthem. Sure, there’s the familiar ache of a failing relationship…
Gene Watson – They Played It
Introduction: Released in 1978 on the album “Fourteen Numbers One”, “They Played It” by Gene Watson isn’t your typical country song. Sure,…
Gene Watson & David Frizzell – Long Black Veil
Introduction: Released in 2017, “Long Black Veil” isn’t your typical country duet. Sung by the legendary David Frizzell and the smooth-voiced Gene…