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WATCH: Bob Luman's 1960 Epic Live Performance of "Let's Think About Living"

The song's lyrics humorously poke fun at the prevalence of death and despair in contemporary music, particularly in the teenage tragedy and gunfighter ballad genres.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 20 2024

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REVIEW: Hi-Rez Releases Lyric Video for "Hometown" with Baste Records

Every moment of the track and its new lyric video feels purposeful.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

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Travel Back to 1960 and Listen to this Hidden Gem From Stonewall Jackson: "A Little Guy Called Joe"

Released during country music's "golden" honky tonk era in the 1950s and 60s, this song speaks to listeners through its classic country storytelling techniques.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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WATCH: Classic 1972 Live Performance of Donna Fargo's "Funny Face"

Released in August 1972 as the second single from her album "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.", this enchanting ballad quickly soared to the top of the country charts, earning Fargo a well-deserved Gold Record.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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A Journey Down the Blue Kentucky Highway: Exploring Clint Black's "Nothin' but The Taillights"

Co-written by Clint Black and Steve Wariner, this song serves as a tale of love and loss.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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WATCH: 1981 Live Performance of "The Lord Made a Hobo Out of Me" by Boxcar Willie

Beyond its musical merits, "The Lord Made a Hobo Out of Me" holds cultural significance as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the American hobo.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 15 2024

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Ray Wylie Hubbard's "Redneck Mother": A Country Americana Anthem From 1978

"He's thirty-four and drinkin' in them honky tonks, just kickin' hippies' asses and raisin' hell"

By: S.L. Rachel

March 8 2024

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Travel Back to 1955-Style Grace and Hospitality with Porter Wagoner's "Company's Comin'"

As the beat kicks in, listeners are swept up in the narrator's breathless excitement as he rushes to inform Mama of the impending arrival of guests.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 8 2024

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Hi-Rez and Baste Records Release "Hometown": A Story of Personal Growth Rooted in Traditional Values

Artists like Hi-Rez and music companies like Baste Records champion and create music that dares to defy the status quo of leftism in the entertainment business.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 8 2024

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American Beat Cultural Review: George Jones' 1962 Rendition of "Waltz of the Angels"

George Jones proves once again why he is hailed as the "King of Country Music." 

By: S.L. Rachel

March 6 2024

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Classic Country Love Songs: Johnny Lee's Epic 1983 Live Performance of "One in a Million"

The lyrics of "One in a Million," penned by Chick Rains, paint a vivid picture of a protagonist navigating the tumultuous landscape of life, searching for solace and meaning amidst chaos. 

By: S.L. Rachel

March 6 2024

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WATCH: Skeeter Davis Mesmerizes with "I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know" Live at the Grand Ole Opry in 1961

Originally penned by Cecil Null, this haunting ballad first soared to the top of the charts in 1953 as a #1 country hit for The Davis Sisters, comprised of Skeeter and Betty Jack Davis.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 5 2024

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Johnny Cash's "What Is Truth?" is a Prophetic Anthem Amidst Today's Era of Fake News and Misinformation

In an era marked by fake news and misinformation, Cash's song serves as a timely reminder of the importance of discerning truth from falsehood and standing up for what is right.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 4 2024

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Finding Grace: Porter Wagoner's "A Satisfied Mind" Offers a Musical Guide to Inner-Peace

At its core, "A Satisfied Mind" encapsulates the concept of inner peace and contentment, akin to the principles of Zen Buddhism or the grace found in Christianity.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 4 2024

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