Conway Twitty – “It’s Only Make Believe”
Introduction: This is the era of poodle skirts, bobby socks, and the rise of rock and roll. But nestled amongst the burgeoning…
Just Because I’m A Woman by Dolly Parton (1968)
Introduction: Just Because I’m A Woman by the inimitable Dolly Parton. Released in 1968, this song is a landmark not just in…
Johnny Cash & June Carter – Jackson (1967)
Introduction: “Jackson”, a duet by the legendary Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Released in 1967, this song became a cornerstone of…
Randy Travis – On The Other Hand
Introduction: Randy Travis’ “On The Other Hand”. Now that’s a song that takes me back. Released in 1986, it marked a pivotal…
Elvis – Fairytale (1975)
Introduction: Elvis Presley’s “Fairytale”. While not one of his chart-topping, hip-shaking anthems, this 1975 track offers a fascinating glimpse into a lesser-known…
Elvis Presley – I Got A Woman
Introduction: Elvis Presley’s “I Got a Woman”. Released in 1956, this track might seem, at first glance, like a simple rock and…
Elvis Presley – Tupelo’s Own
Introduction: Elvis Presley’s “Tupelo’s Own”. Released in 1957 on the heels of his meteoric rise to fame, this song holds a special…
Elvis Presley – One-sided Love Affair (1956)
Introduction: Elvis Presley’s “One-Sided Love Affair”. Released in 1956, this track stands as a pivotal moment not just in the King’s career,…
Bobby Vinton – Mr. Lonely (1962)
Introduction: For those of us who came of age in the early 1960s, the name Bobby Vinton evokes a particular brand of…
Bee Gees – Tragedy (1979)
Introduction: The Bee Gees’ “Tragedy”, a song that needs no introduction for many of us. Released in 1979 on their album “Spirits…