Month: September 2024

“Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes” – Slim Willet (1952) Background and Context: “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes” is a […]

“I Love You Because” – Leon Payne (1950) – A Detailed Look Background and Context: “I Love You Because” is a classic country ballad written […]

“Young Love” by Sonny James Release: 1956 Genre: Country, Pop Written by: * Music: Ric Cartey* Lyrics: Carole Joyner Story and Themes: First Love: The […]

“Making Believe” by Kitty Wells Release: 1955 Genre: Country Written by: * Music: Bill Anderson* Lyrics: Bill Anderson Story and Themes: Coping with Loss and […]

“Satisfied” by Martha Carson Release: 1951 Genre: Country Written by: * Music: Clyde Beavers* Lyrics: Clyde Beavers Story and Themes: Finding Contentment: The song focuses […]

“A Satisfied Mind” by Porter Wagoner Release: 1955 Genre: Country Written by: * Music: Joe “Red” Hayes* Lyrics: Jimmie Davis Story and Themes: Contentment and […]

“Gone” by Ferlin Husky Release: 1957 Genre: Country Written by: * Music: Ferlin Husky* Lyrics: Ferlin Husky and Aubrey Lee Story and Themes: Lost Love: […]

Hank Snow – “I Don’t Hurt Anymore” The Story: The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has been deeply hurt but has finally found […]

“Kaw-Liga” by Hank Williams Background: Release Date: 1950 Genre: Country Written by: Hank Williams Label: MGM Records Inspiration: It’s widely believed that Williams was inspired […]

“There Stands the Glass” – Webb Pierce (1953) Overview: Genre: Country Year Released: 1953 Artist: Webb Pierce Theme: Heartbreak, loneliness, and the solace found in […]