Linda Ronstadt – Tumbling Dice
Classic Oldies A Woman’s Swagger, Reclaimed in Song When Linda Ronstadt released her version of “Tumbling Dice” in 1977, she did more than just cover a Rolling Stones classic—she recast it through…
Buck Owens – Sam’s Place
A Joyous Saloon Reverie Where Simplicity and Spirit Collide in Pure Honky-Tonk Harmony Released in 1967, “Sam’s Place” by Buck Owens became a chart-topping beacon of the Bakersfield sound, soaring…
Buck Owens – Hot Dog
A Rockabilly Revival That Sizzles With Joyful Rebellion and Timeless Swagger Released during a period when country music was embracing polished production and Nashville smoothness, Buck Owens’ rollicking “Hot Dog”…
Linda Ronstadt – It Doesn’t Matter Anymore
A Farewell Drenched in Grace: Letting Go with Poise and Quiet Strength When Linda Ronstadt recorded “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore”, a Paul Anka-penned elegy originally made famous by Buddy Holly…
Buck Owens – Johnny B. Goode
A Rockabilly Reverence: When the Bakersfield Sound Tips Its Hat to a Guitar-Slinging Legend When Buck Owens, the architect of the Bakersfield sound, took on Chuck Berry’s seminal anthem “Johnny…
Linda Ronstadt – Willin’
A Road-Weary Ballad of Resilience and Restless Heart When Linda Ronstadt included “Willin’” on her 1974 landmark album, Heart Like a Wheel, she transformed a cult favorite into a moment…
Buck Owens – Think of Me
A Plea Wrapped in Steel Guitar: Longing in the Face of Love’s Departure When Buck Owens released “Think of Me” in 1966, it swiftly rose to the top of the…
Billy Ray Cyrus – Words By Heart
Memory Is a Burden We Carry in Silence, Whispered by the Ghosts of Love Long Gone In 1994, Billy Ray Cyrus released “Words By Heart” as the second single from…
Linda Ronstadt – Winter Light
A Luminous Meditation on Longing and the Quiet Strength of Hope Upon its release in 1993, “Winter Light” marked a luminous yet understated moment in Linda Ronstadt’s storied career. Featured…
Buck Owens – Before You Go
A Heartbreaking Farewell Etched in Simplicity and Steel When Buck Owens released “Before You Go” in 1965, the song quickly became more than just another entry in his prolific Bakersfield…