The King Meets the Blues: Elvis Presley’s Electrifying Take on “See See Rider”
Introduction: Even for the casual music listener, the name Elvis Presley evokes a powerful image. The king of rock and roll, with…
Bee Gees – Tomorrow Tomorrow (1969)
Introduction: The year is 1969. Rock and roll is undergoing a seismic shift. Psychedelic experimentation is yielding to the grittier sounds of…
“Change of Habit”: A Farewell Melody with a Twist
Introduction: Elvis Presley’s cinematic career, a whirlwind of musicals and romances, reached its final narrative chapter with the 1969 film Change of…
Elvis Presley – Release me (1972)
Introduction: For those who followed the King’s career with a keen eye, Elvis Presley’s 1972 recording of “Release Me” stands as a…
Elvis Presley – Sweet Caroline
Introduction: There’s a curious chapter in the life of Elvis Presley that often gets overshadowed by his flashier Las Vegas years and…
Kris Kristofferson – For the good times
Introduction: Kris Kristofferson’s “For the Good Times” needs little introduction. Released in 1970 on his self-titled debut album, this melancholic ballad quickly…
Alan Jackson – Little Bitty
Introduction: Alan Jackson’s “Little Bitty”, a song that warms the heart like a steaming cup of sweet tea on a porch swing.…
John Denver – Leaving On A Jet Plane
Introduction: Leaving On A Jet Plane, a song so synonymous with John Denver that it’s difficult to imagine one without the other.…
George Jones – The Grand Tour
Introduction: George Jones’ “The Grand Tour”, a song that reverberates with the raw vulnerability so characteristic of the Possum’s voice. Released in…
Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent – Sweet Thang
Introduction: Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent’s “Sweet Thang”. Released in 2011, this delightful duet landed on their collaborative album, Your Money and…