Marty Robbins – Mr. Shorty
Best Oldies Songs The unexpected justice dealt by a small man with a big reputation, a quintessential Western saga of honor and pride. There are songs that simply play, and then there are…
Conway Twitty – Rocky Top
The Heart-Pounding, High-Lonesome Anthem of Appalachian Longing and Simple Living. In the vast, glittering constellation of country music legends, few shine with the enduring, down-to-earth warmth of Conway Twitty. He…
Marty Robbins – The Little Green Valley
A Lonesome Echo of Home and Lost Love The year was 1949, and as the world was still finding its footing in the post-war era, a young, burgeoning voice in…
Don Williams – Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good
A Tender Plea for Grace and Hope in Everyday Life The early 1980s heralded a shift in the sound of country music, but amidst the rising tide of crossover pop-country,…
Conway Twitty – I See The Want In Your Eyes
The Ache of Unspoken Longing: Conway Twitty’s “I See The Want In Your Eyes” For those of us who came of age with the unmistakable, deep, and often heartbreaking voice…
Marty Robbins – Devil Woman (Live)
The Haunting Power of a Destructive Love: A Country Masterpiece Ah, the early 1960s. For those of us who remember the crackle of the transistor radio and the sheer diversity…
Don Williams – I’m Just A Country Boy
The Gentle Giant’s Gospel: Finding ‘Gold in the Mornin’ Sun’ A simple, heartfelt reflection on love and true wealth, proving that a loving heart is more precious than any diamond…
Conway Twitty – That’s My Job
The enduring meaning of a father’s protective love and lifelong devotion, encapsulated across three pivotal moments in a son’s life. In the autumn of 1987, amidst the changing tides of…
Marty Robbins – (Ghost) Riders In The Sky
The Warning That Echoes Across the Infinite Desert Sky The song is a chilling, cautionary Western ballad about a cowboy who witnesses the damned spirits of fellow riders endlessly chasing…
Marty Robbins – The Strawberry Roan
An Enduring Ballad of Cowboy Life and Loss Marty Robbins’ “The Strawberry Roan” isn’t just a song; it’s a window into the soul of the American West, a timeless piece…