Del Shannon – So Long Baby (1963)

Del Shannon – So Long Baby (1963)
Introduction By 1963, Del Shannon had already made a name for himself with the haunting hit “Runaway”, but his follow-up ...
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“Heartbeat”(1958) by Buddy Holly

“Heartbeat”(1958) by Buddy Holly
Introduction In the golden era of rock and roll, few artists left a legacy as influential as Buddy Holly. Among ...
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Jim Croce – Time in a Bottle

Jim Croce – Time in a Bottle
Introduction “Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croce is one of the most moving and introspective love songs of the ...
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The Carpenters – Close To You (1970)

The Carpenters – Close To You (1970)
Introduction In 1970, a gentle, romantic ballad took the world by storm: “(They Long to Be) Close to You” by ...
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Toby Keith – Crash Here Tonight

Toby Keith – Crash Here Tonight
Introduction While Toby Keith is best known for his patriotic anthems and honky-tonk hits, “Crash Here Tonight” showcases a softer, ...
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Who’ll Stop the Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970)

Who’ll Stop the Rain – Creedence Clearwater Revival (1970)
Introduction Released in 1970, “Who’ll Stop the Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) stands as one of the most iconic ...
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Don’t Talk to Him – Cliff Richard and The Shadows (1963)

Don’t Talk to Him – Cliff Richard and The Shadows (1963)
Don’t Talk to Him – Cliff Richard and The Shadows’ Early ‘60s Pop Gem In 1963, Cliff Richard and The ...
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Big Iron – Marty Robbins (1959)

Big Iron – Marty Robbins (1959)
Big Iron – Marty Robbins’ Legendary Western Ballad Released in 1959, “Big Iron” by Marty Robbins remains one of the ...
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Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends – Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge

Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends – Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge
Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends – A Hauntingly Honest Love Song Few songs capture the bittersweet complexity ...
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Loving Her Was Easier – Kris Kristofferson (1972)

Loving Her Was Easier – Kris Kristofferson (1972)
Loving Her Was Easier – Kris Kristofferson’s Timeless Reflection on Love Kris Kristofferson’s 1972 hit “Loving Her Was Easier (Than ...
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