Merle Haggard followed his patriotic hit “Okie From Muskogee” with “The Fightin’ Side of Me”, which hit NO. 1 on March 15, 1970. The post On This Day in 1970, Merle Haggard…
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3 Recent Country Songs That Reference Classic Rock Songs
These are three recent country songs, which were all hits, and all include part of a classic in rock music. The post 3 Recent Country Songs That Reference Classic Rock Songs appeared…
I Listened To Nothing but Songs Written by Kris Kristofferson for 48 Hours—Here’s the Lyric That Completely Broke Me
While revisiting his catalog, there was one song in particular where Kris Kristofferson completely broke me with a one-liner. The post I Listened To Nothing but Songs Written by Kris Kristofferson for…
Why This 1977 Sex Pistols Song Was Banned by the BBC
The Sex Pistols released a song in 1977 that would make heads turn. Here’s the story of “God Save The Queen”. The post Why This 1977 Sex Pistols Song Was Banned by…
3 Elements That Make up the Perfect 1970s Country Song (With Examples)
There was a formula to crafting a beautiful 1970s country song, and those elements still have musical merit today. The post 3 Elements That Make up the Perfect 1970s Country Song (With…