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Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Thing Called Love’ Reshapes Country Music in 1989
I just don’t hear songs like hers in todays music… just gets deep in your bones!!! Watch the video in…
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Lady Gaga and Adele’s mashup of “Million Reasons” and “Someone Like You” is an explosive track that we never realized we were missing
Although Lady Gaga and Adele originate from entirely distinct musical realms, you'll be blown away by the stunning fusion of…
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Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘If You Could Read My Mind’ Bridges Folk and Pop in 1970
Who’s listening in 2025? An enduring masterpiece that will never lose its ability to bring a tear to my eye.…
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Kris Kristofferson’s ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’ Redefines Country Storytelling in 1970
No one has ever captured loneliness in a song better than this song. Still among the most brilliant lyrics ever…
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The Highwaymen’s “Whiskey in the Jar”: Reviving an Irish Folk Classic with Timeless Grit
I'm 70yrs old and have just now started to understand just how amazing these old country classics are! Imagine the…
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John Anderson’s ‘Seminole Wind’ (1992): A Stirring Anthem That Brought Country Music Back to Its Roots
This song may only be 4 minutes and 2 seconds long… yet it weaves itself into the soul, never to…
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The Shadows’ “Apache” (1960): The Instrumental Masterpiece That Defined a Generation
1960. That is 65 years ago. Oh my goodness. This music doesn't sound so old. I’m 71 and this instrumental…
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Elvis Presley’s ‘It’s Now or Never’ (1960): The King’s Bold Reinvention That Shattered Boundaries
this song may only be 3 minutes and 16 seconds long… yet its passion lasts forever. One of the best…
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Mary Hopkin’s ‘Those Were the Days’ – A Nostalgic Anthem That Defined an Era
You have to be over 70 years old and have tears in your eyes when you listen to this tune,…
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Hillsong UNITED and Lauren Daigle’s Breathtaking Rendition of How Great Thou Art Captivates with Unmatched Power
In a surprising collaboration that has captivated fans worldwide, Hillsong UNITED and Lauren Daigle have reimagined How Great Thou Art…
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Roy Orbison’s ‘Crying’ – A Haunting Ballad That Redefined Emotion in Music
Anybody else cry when this song comes on. Like not sad or happy just emotionally packed.If this voice doesn't meet…
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Anne Murray’s ‘You Needed Me’ Becomes a Landmark Hit in 1978, Redefining Soft Pop and Country Crossovers
This is the soundtrack to every car ride with my grandma. Sometimes it hard to hear it without crying. This…
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Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want)”—Motown’s First Hit That Sparked a Musical Revolution
Self taught piano player , he was quite a talent ... not to mention he wrote Heard It Through The…
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Alan Jackson’s CMA Tribute Highlights His Iconic Legacy as Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, and More Ignite the Stage
As Alan Jackson stepped onto the stage for his tribute at the CMA Awards, the entire audience rose in honor…
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Patty Loveless’ “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” – A Haunting Ballad of Appalachian Hardship and Enduring Legacy
This isn't country, it isn't blue grass, this is simply mountain music and no one does it better than her.…
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Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ “If You Don’t Know Me by Now” – A Soulful Masterpiece That Defined an Era
Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be 3 minutes and 27 seconds long… yet its soul lasts forever. A…
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Looking Glass’s “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” – The 1972 Yacht Rock Classic That Still Sails Strong
I absolutely love this song. It's like a movie telling a story, but in just a few minutes. You can…
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James Taylor’s “You’ve Got a Friend” – A Timeless Anthem of Comfort and Connection
Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be 4 minutes and 29 seconds long… yet its warmth lasts a lifetime.…
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Roberta Flack’s ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ Captivates Audiences in 1973
In January 1973, Roberta Flack released “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” a track that would become a defining moment…
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Three country icons lit up the CMAs with a powerful trio performance of “Those Memories of You,” thrilling the crowd!
The lights dimmed, the crowd fell silent, and then—like a storm of country brilliance—Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, and the legendary…
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