The Country Classics
Archive for January, 2009
“Take Me Back To Happy Valley” by The Bailey Brothers – Featured today
“Take Me Back To Happy Valley” by The Bailey Brothers is a bluegrass song with plenty of history. The Bailey Brothers, who began performing in the late 1930s, were among the first bluegrass acts to employ the tight vocal harmony technique that became known as the brother duet style.
All about Bobby Brooks and Huntsville Lights
Honky tonk fans often use “Huntsville Lights” by Bobby Brooks as a trivia question. Where can you buy the song, the album, or a CD? Those who remember the history of Huntsville Alabama recall the nightclubs mentioned in “Huntsville Lights.”
Old Dogs And Children And Watermelon Wine meets Huntsville Alabama
When I think about country songs that tell a good story “Old Dogs And Children And Watermelon Wine” by Tom T. Hall is one of the best. My old dog still cares about me, even when I make mistakes. Children too young to hate are a story all by themselves.
Carol Lynn and WQAH should be heard around the world
As I was writing a new song called “On The Road Tonight” I was thinking back to my days in North Alabama. Since the refrain goes something like “on the road tonight, just my old friends and me”, it seems natural to remember people who put on smile on my face long ago. [...]
Ed Bruce “My First taste Of Texas” – today’s featured song
Whether you call it cowboy country, Texas music, classic country music, or honky tonk dancehall music Mr. Ed Bruce scored big with “Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys.” It doesn’t make any difference what you call it. Ed Bruce is as popular today as he ever was. [...]
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