Marty Robbins – Cry Stampede
Oldies Songs A tale of a man’s fight for survival against a raging storm and the forces of nature he can’t control. There are certain songs that, the moment the first notes…
The Legendary Story Behind Marty Robbins’ El Paso
Oldies Songs Few songs in country music history carry the same sense of drama and timeless allure as Marty Robbins’ “El Paso.” Released in 1959 on his landmark album Gunfighter Ballads and…
Marty Robbins & Merle Haggard – Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me
Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me: A Melancholy Ballad of Unspoken Pain and Stoic Acceptance “Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me” by the incomparable Marty Robbins and the great Merle Haggard is a song…
George Strait – You Look So Good in Love
A Heartbreaking Look at Lost Love and the Bittersweet Pain of Seeing an Ex Thrive There are songs that hit you like a lightning strike, all raw emotion and unbridled…
Marty Robbins – Fresh Out Of Tears
Fresh Out Of Tears: A Lonely Heart’s Lament A master of mournful melodies and a titan of the genre, Marty Robbins, once again struck a chord deep within the hearts…
Roy Orbison – Working For The Man
Roy Orbison’s “Working for the Man” encapsulates the endless grind of blue-collar life. The Melancholy of the Daily Grind: Roy Orbison’s “Working for the Man” There’s a certain kind of…
The Beach Boys – Surfin’ U.S.A.
Good Vibrations, Endless Summers, and a Sonic Invitation A carefree anthem to the American dream of endless summers. A few chords, a simple beat, and a voice that feels like…
Elvis Presley – As Long as I Have You
The King’s Resonant Farewell to the Big Screen A tender ode to unwavering love amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life. In the autumn of 1958, as the world held…
Johnny Rodriguez – Back to Stay
Back to Stay: The Sweet, Lingering Echo of a Love That Can’t Be Erased A song about the undeniable pull of a past love, a magnetic force drawing you back…
Marty Robbins – You Won’t Have Her Long
An old love fades, but a powerful memory remains. The air gets a little thinner, the light a little softer, when you settle in with a cup of coffee and…