Desperados Waiting for a Train – 1985 The Highwaymen
quantriweb2023 “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” a poignant ballad of mentorship and the passage of time, was memorably covered by The Highwaymen in 1985. This supergroup, comprised of country music legends…
Oldies Music
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On – 1957 Jerry Lee Lewis
“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” released in 1957, is a defining track in rock and roll history, propelled to fame by the untamed energy of Jerry Lee Lewis. Known as…
Flowers on the Wall – 1965 The Statler Brothers
“Flowers on the Wall,” released in 1965, is a defining song for the American country music group, The Statler Brothers. Despite their name, only two members (Don and Harold Reid)…
Smokin’ – 1976 Boston
“Smokin’,” a powerful instrumental rock track from Boston’s self-titled 1976 debut album, solidified the band’s distinctive sound and propelled them to meteoric success. Formed in Boston, Massachusetts, the band, spearheaded…
Desperados Waiting for a Train – 1985 The Highwaymen
“Desperados Waiting for a Train” isn’t a Highwaymen original; it’s a Guy Clark classic, beautifully resurrected by the country supergroup in 1985 on their debut album, *Highwayman*. The Highwaymen, a…
Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone – 1970 Charley Pride
Charley Pride’s 1970 hit, “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone,” stands as a quintessential example of the country music crossover success he achieved throughout his career. Born in 1934, Pride…
Remember (Walking in the Sand) – 1964 The Shangri Las
“Remember (Walking in the Sand)” stands as a defining track for The Shangri-Las, solidifying their place in the girl group pantheon of the 1960s. Released in 1964, the song showcases…
A Teenager in Love – 1959 Dion & The Belmonts
“A Teenager in Love,” released in 1959, is a quintessential doo-wop ballad that catapulted Dion & The Belmonts to teen idol status and solidified their place in rock and roll…
Smokin’ – 1976 Boston
“Smokin’,” a hard-rocking track from Boston’s self-titled 1976 debut album, solidified the band’s place in the burgeoning arena rock scene. Formed in Boston, Massachusetts, the band, spearheaded by multi-instrumentalist and…
There Goes My Baby – 1959 The Drifters
“There Goes My Baby,” released in 1959 by The Drifters, marked a pivotal moment in the group’s evolution and in the broader landscape of popular music. Moving away from their…