Category: songs
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I’ve Never Seen The Likes Of You by Conway Twitty
About the Song “I’ve Never Seen the Likes of You” is a country song written by Bob McDill and Wayland Holyfield. It was first recorded by Conway Twitty in 1979 and released as the second single from his album Heart & Soul. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in…
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George Strait – Amarillo By Morning
About the Song George Strait’s “Amarillo By Morning” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. Written by Paul Fraser and Terry Stafford, the song was first recorded by Stafford in 1973. However, it was Strait’s version that became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs…
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Kris Kristofferson – Sunday Morning Coming Down
About the Song Kris Kristofferson’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” is a classic country song that has been covered by many artists, including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Elvis Presley. It is a powerful and moving song that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and regret. The song begins with the narrator waking up on a Sunday…
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Jim Ed Brown – Pop A Top
About the Song Jim Ed Brown’s 1967 hit “Pop a Top” is a classic country tearjerker that tells the story of a man who is drowning his sorrows in a bar after a breakup. The song is a perfect example of the genre’s storytelling ability and Brown’s smooth, soulful vocals. The song opens with Brown…
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Toby Keith – Courtesy of the Red White and Blue
About the Song Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” is a country music song that was released in 2002. The song is a jingoistic anthem that celebrates American patriotism and military might. It was written in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks, and it quickly became a popular…
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Barry Manilow – Mandy
About the Song Mandy, oh Mandy: A Journey Through Time with Barry Manilow’s Enduring Classic Ah, Mandy. The name itself conjures up a wave of nostalgia, a bittersweet longing for simpler times. And who better to guide us through this emotional landscape than the maestro of soft rock himself, Barry Manilow? Released in 1974, Mandy…
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The Righteous Brothers – Soul And Inspiration
About the Song Ah, The Righteous Brothers. To some, their name conjures images of slick suits, soaring vocals, and the undeniable swagger of a bygone era. But delve a little deeper, and you’ll find a musical tapestry woven with threads of heartache, longing, and a raw, emotional power that transcends generations. Today, we’re unraveling one…
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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Can’t Take My Eyes off You
About the Song Can’t Take My Eyes off You, that iconic melody that’s been weaving its way through decades, hearts, and dance floors alike. If you’re of a certain age, just those four words can conjure a thousand memories: a slow spin at the prom, the first blush of a new romance, maybe even a…
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The Five Satins – In The Still Of The Night
About The Song Arguably the greatest song in the history of doo-wop was written while its composer had a brief leave from the military and was recorded in the basement of a church in New Haven, Connecticut, and the guy who played the saxophone solo was a parishioner there. Yet there is no doubt that “In The…
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George Strait – Carrying Your Love With Me
About the Song Ah, George Strait, the King of Country himself. A name that evokes dusty roads, worn boots, and a voice that carries the echoes of a thousand honky-tonk nights. And there’s no song that captures his spirit quite like “Carrying Your Love With Me”. This ain’t your flashy, modern country track, folks. No,…