admin “Paper Rosie” by Gene Watson: A Country Ballad of Lost Love
Introduction: The year is 1977. Country music is at a crossroads. While elements of “outlaw country” with its rebellious spirit…
Elvis Presley – I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Introduction: The year is 1956. Rock and roll, a brash and energetic new sound, is shaking the foundations of American…
Melanie – Look What They’ve Done to My Song, Ma – 1970
Introduction: The year is 1970. The Vietnam War rages on, social movements continue to push for change, and the counterculture…
Petula Clark – I Know A Place – 1965
Introduction: As the British Invasion roared across the Atlantic in the mid-1960s, a different kind of pop song emerged from…
Johnny Cash – A Boy Named Sue
Introduction: The year is 1969. Johnny Cash, “The Man in Black,” is already a towering figure in country music. His…
Toby Keith – Haven’t Had A Drink All Day
Introduction: When it comes to country music, Toby Keith occupies a unique space. Known for his brash patriotism, redneck anthems,…
The Oak Ridge Boys – Dream On
Introduction: In 1979, Country music is undergoing a significant shift. While the “outlaw country” movement with its rebellious spirit had…
Elvis Presley – “Love Me” on The Ed Sullivan Show
Introduction: The year is 1956. Rock and roll, a rebellious new sound born from the fusion of rhythm and blues,…
Lionel Richie – Hello
Introduction: In 1984, amidst the vibrant tapestry of sounds that defined the early 1980s, a song emerged that transcended genre…
Johnny Cash – Frankie’s Man Johnny
Introduction: In the late 1950s, Johnny Cash was a rising star in the world of country music. Known for his…