Faron Young – Hello Walls. ( Live 1961) S3
Introduction Step into the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, 1961. A hush falls over the Grand Ole Opry as a honeyed…
Country
Loretta Lynn – Don’t Come Home A’ Drinkin. (With Lovin’ on Your Mind) (1966) S3
Introduction Loretta Lynn’s 1966 single, “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” wasn’t just a catchy country tune;…
Wichita Lineman – Glen Campbell. (Live Goodtime Hour) S3
Introduction There’s a lonely poetry woven into the very fabric of “Wichita Lineman,” Glen Campbell’s 1968 masterpiece. More than just…
You’ve Never Been This Far Before – Conway Twitty. ( Live 1971) S3
Introduction Released in 1973, Conway Twitty’s “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” wasn’t just a country chart-topper; it ignited a…
Good Hearted Woman – Willie Nelson. (Live From Austin City Limits, 1979) S3
Introduction Few songs resonate with the soul of country music like Willie Nelson’s “Good Hearted Woman.” Its smooth melody and…
She’ll Leave You with a Smile – George Strait. (2001 Version) S3
Introduction There are two popular songs bearing the title “She’ll Leave You with a Smile,” both sung by the “King…
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels – Kitty Wells. ( Video )S3
Introduction In 1952, a song reverberated through smoky honky-tonks and country radio waves, challenging the narrative of the fallen woman.…
Man of Constant Sorrow – The Stanley Brothers. S3
Introduction “Man of Constant Sorrow,” often sung as “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow,” is a haunting ballad nestled…
The Highwaymen – Me and Bobby McGee. (Live 1990) S2
Introduction “Me and Bobby McGee,” immortalized by the legendary country supergroup The Highwaymen, is more than just a catchy tune.…
Mama’s Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys – Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson. S3
Introduction The iconic duet, “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” wasn’t always destined for Waylon Jennings…