Should’ve Been a Cowboy – 1993 Toby Keith
quantriweb2023 Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” released in 1993, wasn’t just a debut single; it was a cultural phenomenon. This quintessential country anthem launched Keith’s career into the stratosphere, becoming…
Stumblin’ In – 1978 Chris Norman & Suzi Quatro
“Stumblin’ In,” released in 1978, is a timeless duet by Chris Norman and Suzi Quatro, a song that perfectly encapsulates the giddy excitement and vulnerability of burgeoning love. Chris Norman,…
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…
Runaround Sue – Dion -1961 Dion
“Runaround Sue,” released in 1961, catapulted Dion DiMucci, known mononymously as Dion, to further stardom following his departure from the Belmonts. This infectious doo-wop track, with its driving rhythm and…
Poor Little Fool – 1958 Ricky Nelson
“Poor Little Fool,” released in 1958, holds a significant place in music history as Ricky Nelson’s first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. At just 18 years old, Nelson,…
Daydream Believer – 1967 The Monkees
“Daydream Believer,” released in late 1967, became a signature hit for The Monkees, catapulting them beyond their manufactured-for-TV origins and solidifying their place in pop music history. Penned by prolific…
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels – 1952 Kitty Wells
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…