“Fraulein” – Bobby Helms (1957) Background and Context: “Fraulein” is a country ballad written by Lawton Williams and first recorded by him in 1957. However, […]
“Singing the Blues” – Marty Robbins (1956)
“Singing the Blues” – Marty Robbins (1956) Background and Context: “Singing the Blues” is a classic country song written by Melvin Endsley. While first recorded […]
“Release Me” – Ray Price (1954)
“Release Me” – Ray Price (1954) Background and Context: “Release Me” is a classic country song written by Eddie Miller and Dub Williams. Although first […]
“Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes” – Slim Willet (1952)
“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)
“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” – Sonny James (1956)
“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” – Kitty Wells (1955)
“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” – Martha Carson (1951)
“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” – Porter Wagoner (1955)
“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” – Ferlin Husky (1957)
“Gone” by Ferlin Husky Release: 1957 Genre: Country Written by: * Music: Ferlin Husky* Lyrics: Ferlin Husky and Aubrey Lee Story and Themes: Lost Love: […]