John Denver – Sunshine on My Shoulders
About The Song According to John Denver, he wrote the song on an early spring day in Minnesota, when it was “dreary, gray and slushy.” As the rain gently fell and the snow was slowly melting, Denver found himself yearning to…
George Strait – Amarillo By Morning
About the song If you’re a fan of country music, chances are you’ve heard George Strait’s iconic rendition of “Amarillo by Morning”. The song, which was released as a single in 1983, showcases Strait’s smooth vocals and fiddle skills over…
The Penguins – Earth Angel
About The Song “Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)” is an American Doo Wop song, originally released by The Penguins in 1954 on the Dootone label (Dootone 348), as the B-side to “Hey Señorita”. The song became a major hit…
Bill Haley & His Comets
About The Song On April 12, 1954— Bill Haley and His Comets recorded “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock.” If rock and roll was a social and cultural revolution, then “(We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock” was its Declaration of…
The Eagles – Hotel California
About the Song A Journey Down a Dusty Road: Unpacking the Enigma of The Eagles’ “Hotel California” Few songs have captured the public imagination quite like The Eagles’ “Hotel California.” Released in 1976, this atmospheric classic has transcended generations, weaving…
John Denver – This Old Guitar
John Denver’s “This Old Guitar” is a timeless classic that has resonated with listeners of all ages for generations. The song is a simple yet moving ballad about a beloved guitar that has seen its share of wear and tear…
Everly Brothers – Wake Up Little Susie
About the Song Wake Up Little Susie by the Everly Brothers is a classic rock and roll song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant and published in 1957. The song is best known in a recording by the Everly Brothers,…
Elvis Presley – In The Ghetto
Elvis Presley’s “In the Ghetto” is a powerful ballad about the cycle of poverty and violence in inner cities. It was released in 1969 as the lead single from his album From Elvis in Memphis. The song was written by…
Elvis Presley – Return To Sender
About The Song Elvis recorded “Return to Sender” on March 27, 1962, at Radio Recorders in Hollywood. Presley regulars Scotty Moore, D. J. Fontana, and Dudley Brooks were among an unusually large contingent of musicians in the studio to provide…
Elvis Presley’s Big Love, Big Heartache
“Big Love, Big Heartache” is a song by Elvis Presley, released in 1964 as part of the soundtrack to the film Roustabout. It was written by Sid Tepper and Doc Pomus, and is a ballad about the pain of heartbreak….