Johnny Rodriguez – Run for the Border
Running from a past you can’t outrun, even with a border between you and it. For many of us, there’s a certain kind of melody that, upon hearing the first…
Running from a past you can’t outrun, even with a border between you and it. For many of us, there’s a certain kind of melody that, upon hearing the first…
Love Me With All Your Heart (Cuando Calienta el Sol) – A Latin-infused tale of timeless love and sun-drenched romance Johnny Rodriguez’s 1978 rendition of “Love Me With All Your…
A Timeless Tune of Unrequited Love and Endless Practice The year was 1977, a time when country music was undergoing a subtle yet significant evolution. Amidst the rise of the…
“Hillbilly Heart” is a poignant reflection on a man’s unchangeable identity despite his worldly success. A Journey Back to the Roots of the Heart In the late 1970s, the world…
What a Memory You’ll Make: A Melancholy Ballad of Unrequited Love and Lasting Regret A timeless tale of love’s bittersweet farewell In the tapestry of country music’s golden age, certain…
When a New Love Calls, An Old One Must Release You Sometimes, the simplest songs speak the most profound truths. “Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)”, performed by the…
Johnny Rodriguez’s “Born to Lose” is a ballad of deep sorrow, reflecting on a life destined for hardship and heartbreak. A Country Classic That Hits Home Ah, the 1970s. What…
An Emotional Downpour of Memories: The Enduring Power of a Sad Song A beautiful, somber ballad about longing for home and the pain of being away from the one you…
The Heart’s Unwritten Melody: Johnny Rodriguez’s Timeless Ballad A reflection of love’s unspoken promise, a sentiment that needs no words. There was a time when country music didn’t have to…
“The Last Letter” Is a Song of Heartbreak and Unanswered Questions For a fleeting moment in the mid-1970s, country music was captivated by the smooth, bilingual charm of Johnny Rodriguez.…