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"Above and Beyond": How a Song Can Have a Second Life

Harlan Howard's "Above and Beyond" was actually originally released by country singer Wynn Stewart in 1959. Stewart's version of the song, which was released as a single, failed to make any significant impact on the charts at the time.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 28 2023

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Slim Whitman Defeats an Invading Alien Army with "Indian Love Call"

A yodelling song made infamous in Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks", where the singer's falsetto is used to save humanity from a martian invasion.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 24 2023

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The Truth No One Can Escape From in Bob Dylan's "The Gates of Eden"

Even "utopian hermit monks" can't catch a break and are practicing some kind of golden calf type idolatry.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 24 2023

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Throwback: Lenny Cohen's "The Law"

A "slowed + reverb" sounding song from the 80s before "slowed + reverb" remixes became popular in 2017.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 24 2023

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A Charlie Daniels Classic: "Long Haired Country Boy"

The song tells the story of a man who likes to drink and smoke, and who doesn't care what anyone thinks of him.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 19 2023

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Listen: "I Saw The Light" by Hank Williams

Hank's iconic voice and poignant lyrics make this song a must-listen for anyone seeking a bit of spiritual rejuvenation.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 16 2023

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A Brief History of Nashville

In recent years, Nashville has seen a resurgence of conservative values in music, with the rise of artists like Aaron Lewis, John Rich, and Kid Rock.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 17 2023

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