It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels – 1952 Kitty Wells
quantriweb2023 Kitty Wells’ 1952 hit, “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels,” stands as a landmark moment in country music history, a powerful female rejoinder to Hank Thompson’s then-popular “The…
Before the Next Teardrop Falls – 1975 Freddy Fender
“Before the Next Teardrop Falls” catapulted Freddy Fender, a Tex-Mex musician with a troubled past, into mainstream stardom in 1975. Born Baldemar Huerta, Fender had enjoyed modest success in the…
Tonight She Comes – 1985 The Cars
“Tonight She Comes,” released in 1985, stands as one of the most successful singles by the American new wave band, The Cars. Formed in Boston in the mid-70s, The Cars…
Back in My Arms Again – 1965 The Supremes
“Back in My Arms Again,” released in 1965, cemented The Supremes’ reign as Motown’s queens of pop. This infectious track, the fifth in a remarkable string of five consecutive number-one…
Eight Miles High – 1966 The Byrds
“Eight Miles High,” released by The Byrds in March 1966, stands as a pivotal track in rock music history, marking a significant step towards psychedelic rock and influencing countless artists…
Come Go with Me – 1957 The Dell Vikings
“Come Go with Me,” released in 1957 by The Dell-Vikings, is a quintessential doo-wop track that embodies the innocent charm and romantic yearning of 1950s teenage life. The Dell-Vikings, formed…
Where Did Our Love Go – 1964 The Supremes
“Where Did Our Love Go,” released in 1964, catapulted The Supremes into international stardom and cemented their place as Motown royalty. Before this breakthrough hit, the Detroit trio, consisting of…
You Might Think – 1984 The Cars
“You Might Think,” released in 1984, was the infectious lead single from The Cars’ fifth studio album, *Heartbeat City*. Already established as new wave pioneers with hits like “Just What…
Da Doo Ron Ron – 1963 The Crystals
“Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home),” released in 1963, is a quintessential girl-group classic performed by The Crystals. This infectious tune, penned by the legendary songwriting team…
The Carnival Is Over – 1965 The Seekers
“The Carnival Is Over,” released in 1965, remains a signature song for Australian folk-pop group The Seekers, marking the poignant end of their meteoric rise to fame in the mid-60s.…