Merle Haggard – It’s Been A Great Afternoon
admin Introduction: In the vast landscape of American Country music, few voices resonate with the working class experience quite like Merle Haggard. Haggard, a singer and songwriter known for his Bakersfield…
Elvis Presley – Hawaiian Sunset
Introduction: Hawaiian Sunset, a laid-back ballad with a touch of Hawaiian flair, was released in 1961 by the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley. The song appeared on…
Toby Keith – Tired
Introduction: Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith released a song called “Tired” in 1997 on his album Dream Walkin’. “Tired” became a popular anthem for working-class Americans who felt worn down…
Willie Nelson – Feed It A Memory
Introduction: Feed It A Memory, a contemplative country song written by songwriting duo Hank Cochran and Justin Tubb, first appeared on the album Here’s Willie Nelson in 1963. This album…
Elvis Presley – Good Rockin’ Tonight
Introduction: In 1954, a young truck driver named Elvis Presley walked into Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, forever changing the course of American music. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and…
Toby Keith – Just Get Up And Close The Door
Introduction: Country music icon Toby Keith released “Just Get Up And Close The Door” at some point in his career, though an exact release date remains unconfirmed. The song falls…
Alabama- Roll On 18 Wheeler
Introduction: Released in January 1984, “Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)” became a signature song for the iconic country music band, Alabama. It served as the title track for their tenth studio…
Elvis Presley – I’m Coming Home
Introduction: In 1961, a year that saw Elvis Presley further solidify his status as a musical icon, “I’m Coming Home” was released. This soulful ballad, a departure from his signature…
Toby Keith – Just The Guy To Do It
Introduction: Country music singer-songwriter Toby Keith released “Just the Guy To Do It” in 2005 as part of his studio album Honkytonk University. The album itself became a critical and…
Freddy Fender – Before The Next Teardrop Falls
Introduction: Freddy Fender’s Before The Next Teardrop Falls, released in 1974, is a landmark song that not only secured its place as a country music cornerstone but also achieved crossover…