Eagles – “Desperado”
Introduction: Released in 1973, “Desperado” became a signature song for the legendary rock band, the Eagles. This hauntingly beautiful ballad, credited to…
Creedence Clearwater Revival – I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Introduction: Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR), the iconic American rock band known for their swamp rock sound and anthemic guitar riffs, surprised audiences…
George Jones – Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes
Introduction: In 1985, veteran country music artist George Jones released a song that resonated deeply with fans and became a cornerstone of…
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton – Tell Me That You Love Me
Introduction: Few country music pairings resonate quite like Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Their rich, distinct voices, when harmonized, create a sound…
The Bellamy Brothers – Kids Of The Baby Boom
Introduction: In 1986, American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers released a song that would become their tenth and final number one…
Gene Watson -“Old Roman Soldier”
Introduction: Nestled within the warm embrace of Gene Watson’s 2017 gospel album, “My Gospel Roots”, lies a poignant ballad that transcends the…
Merle Haggard – If I could only fly
Introduction: Merle Haggard, the legendary “Okie from Muskogee,” was a country music iconoclast. Known for his baritone drawl, unflinching lyrics about working-class…
Alan Jackson – Who Says You Can’t Have It All
Introduction; In 1994, amidst a wave of neo-traditional country music sweeping the airwaves, a song emerged that captured the bittersweet ache of…
Conway Twitty – Hello Darlin’
Introduction: In 1970, a song titled “Hello Darlin'” swept across the American country music scene, solidifying the career of a rising star…
Ray Peterson – Tell Laura I Love Her
Introduction: The year is 1960. Rock and roll is still finding its footing, evolving from the rebellious spirit of the 1950s. In…