Alabama – The Closer You Get
About the song Background of Alabama – The Closer You Get Released in 1983, “The Closer You Get” was Alabama’s fourth studio album. The band was already experiencing significant commercial…
Kenny Rogers – Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer
About the song Background of “Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer” Released in 1980 as the lead single from Kenny Rogers’ album Gideon. Written by Kim Carnes and her…
Garth Brooks – Shameless
About the song Background on Garth Brooks’ “Shameless” Originally by Billy Joel: “Shameless” wasn’t written for Garth Brooks. Billy Joel wrote and recorded it for his 1989 album, Storm Front.…
Faron Young – I Don’t Hurt Anymore
About the song Background: Released in 1959 on Faron Young’s album “Talk About Hits.” Written by Don Robertson and Jack Rollins. While not a chart-topping hit for Young, it became…
The Mamas & The Papas – Somebody Groovy
About the song Background: Released in 1965 as the B-side to their hit single “California Dreamin'”, “Somebody Groovy” was written by John Phillips, the group’s songwriter and leader. The song…
Simon & Garfunkel – Homeward Bound
About the song Background: Written by Paul Simon during his early music career in England, possibly in 1964 or 1965. The exact location is debated, with claims of Widnes or…
The Ronettes – Born to Be Together
About the song Background on “Born to Be Together” by The Ronettes Release: February 1965 as a single Songwriters: The songwriting trio of Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, and Phil Spector…
The Tokens – Monkey Vendor
About the song Background While “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” is arguably The Tokens’ most famous song, “Monkey Vendor” was a B-side to their 1961 single “Ain’t That a Shame.” It’s…
Kenny Chesney – Don’t Blink
About the song Background: Released in 2007 on Kenny Chesney’s album “Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates.” Written by Chesney collaborators Casey Beathard and Chris Wallin. The idea for…
Miranda Lambert – White Liar
About the song Background “White Liar” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released in August 2009 as the second single from…