This Week In History, 1976
February, 15th It was Sunday, and on this day was the 17th running of the Daytona 500. The disqualification of the top 3 cars in qualifying brought Ramo Stott to the pole position, but by race's end, it was down to Richard Petty and David Pearson.
Categories: History Tags: 1976, this week in history
3 Artists From The ’90s You Might Remember
Remember the 1990's? That was the midst of the “New Traditionalist” movement, where we saw a large influx of new talent into country music. Several, such as Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, and Martina McBride, would continue to be radio staples well into the new century. However, there were several more whose hit-making careers would last only 2-3 years, if not shorter. See how many you remember.
Categories: Artists Tags: Bryan White, Kevin Sharp, Lari White
Wanda Jackson, The Queen Of Rockabilly & Her LP “Right Or Wrong”
While doing some reading, last night, I stumbled across an article about an upcoming appearance, here in Raleigh, this weekend, by “The Queen Of Rockabilly”, Wanda Jackson. For those who are not very familiar with Ms. Jackson, she first gained notice, in the mid 1950's, while touring with Elvis.
Categories: Artists, Classic Album Reviews Tags: Right Or Wrong, rockabilly, Wanda Jackson
Classic Album Review-George Strait “Something Special”
Today, we take a look back at what I think is one of the best albums to come out of the 1980's. It was August, 1985, when George Strait released his sixth album, “Something Special”.
Categories: Classic Album Reviews Tags: George Strait, The Chair, You're Something Special To Me
Johnny Cash “The Man In Black”
Johnny Cash would have turned 78 on February 26th, and to mark his birth date, there are several things happening during this month to honor the legendary “Man In Black”.
Categories: Artists Tags: American VI, Hurt, Johnny Cash, Ring Of Fire
Classic Album Review-Shania Twain “The Woman In Me”
Fifteen years ago, country music was rocked by the arrival of Shania Twain and her album, “The Woman In Me”. To reset the scene, Shania had released her self-titled debut album in 1993, but it had met with minimal success. However, before beginning work on this album, Shania hooked up with veteran producer John “Mutt” Lange, both professionally and personally, and the result was huge.
Categories: Classic Album Reviews Tags: 1990's country, Any Man Of Mine, classic country, country albums, Country Music, country oldies, I'm Outta Here, No One Needs to Know, Shania Twain, The Woman In Me, Who's Bed Have Your Boots Been Under, You Win My Love
Classic Album Review-”Johnny Horton’s Greatest Hits”
One thing that can drive me crazy about Greatest Hits collections are when the labels include several “fillers”, such as single “B” sides or album cuts. Especially, when it's an artist who has more than enough legitimate hits to fill the album. I think they should titles, in these cases, such as “Hits and More” or "such and such's Favorites", just don't call it Greatest Hits, when it's not, completely.
Categories: Classic Album Reviews Tags: Honky Tonk Man, Johnny Horton, North To Alaska, Sink The Bismark, The Battle Of New Orleans, When It's Springtime In Alaska
Classic Album Review-Flatt And Scruggs “Hear The Whistles Blow”
How about a little bluegrass for a change? Flatt & Scruggs were arguably bluegrass' most important act of the 1960's, as their success in crossing over into the mainstream country market, as well as the folk scene, was simply unparalleled. Their performances, both live and on record, were amazing, and they could perform Carter Family classics or the latest Dylan, with equal ease, and convince you that the music was written for them. So, it's no surprise that today's featured LP is a collection of perfection. Do you wanna know how to really play stringed instruments? Listen to this, or any of their albums, and you will hear how.
Categories: Classic Album Reviews Tags: bluegrass, classic country, country albums, Country Music, country oldies, Earl Scruggs, Flatt And Scruggs, Hear The Whistles Blow, Lester Flatt
Classic Album Review-Charley Pride’s 10th Album
Today, we look back at a release from 1970. The 10th release of Charley Pride's career, appropriately titled, “Charley Pride's 10th Album”.
Categories: Classic Album Reviews Tags: Charley Pride, Charley Pride's 10th Album, Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone
