Mama Tried – Merle Haggard (1968). S3
admin Introduction Mama Tried: A Ballad of Redemption and Regret Merle Haggard’s 1968 classic, “Mama Tried,”…
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Jolene – Dolly Parton (1974). S3
Introduction Few songs evoke such instant recognition and raw emotion as Dolly Parton’s 1973 masterpiece,…
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Introduction The iconic duet, “Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” wasn’t…
Read MoreThe Highwaymen – Me and Bobby McGee. (Live 1990) S2
Introduction “Me and Bobby McGee,” immortalized by the legendary country supergroup The Highwaymen, is more…
Read MoreMan of Constant Sorrow – The Stanley Brothers. S3
Introduction “Man of Constant Sorrow,” often sung as “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow,”…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreShe’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,”…
Read MoreYou’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…
Read MoreWichita Lineman – Glen Campbell. (Live Goodtime Hour) S3
Introduction There’s a lonely poetry woven into the very fabric of “Wichita Lineman,” Glen Campbell’s…
Read MoreLoretta 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…
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