“Seasons in the Sun”: The Story Behind the Hit Song
admin “Seasons in the Sun” is a song written by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel with the original French title “Le Moribond” (“The Dying Man”). It was first recorded by Brel in…
“The End of the World”: One of Skeeter Davis’s Most Important Songs
“The End of the World” is a country song written by Arthur Kent and Sylvia Dee. It was first recorded by Skeeter Davis in 1962 and released as a single…
“You’ve Got a Friend”: The Story Behind Carole King’s Classic Song
“You’ve Got a Friend” is a song written by American singer-songwriter Carole King. It was first recorded by King and included on her second studio album, Tapestry (1971). Another well-known…
Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine”: A Soul Ballad for the Ages
“These Arms of Mine” is a soul ballad written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Otis Redding. It was released in 1962 as the B-side of his single “Tramp”. The song…
The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby”: A Pop Classic for the Ages
“Be My Baby” is a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. It was first recorded by the American girl group the Ronettes in 1963, and it…
The Platters’ “Are You Sincere”: A Song of Love and Devotion
“Are You Sincere” is a doo-wop ballad written by brothers Wally Gold and Morty Nevins. It was first recorded by American vocal group The Platters and released in 1959 as…
Brenda Lee’s “All Alone Am I”: A Countrypolitan Classic
All Alone Am I is a countrypolitan ballad written by Boudleaux Bryant. It was first recorded by American country music artist Brenda Lee, and released in 1962 as the B-side…
Del Shannon’s “Runaway”: A Rock and Roll Ballad for the Ages
“Runaway” is a rock and roll ballad written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Del Shannon. It was released in 1961 as Shannon’s debut single and became an instant hit, reaching…
Toby Keith, Jimmy Buffett, George Strait and Alan Jackson’s “Hey Good Lookin'”: A Country Music Classic
“Hey Good Lookin'” is a country music song written by Hank Williams and recorded by several artists, including Hank Williams himself, Jimmy Buffett, George Strait, and Toby Keith. The song…
Hank Williams’s “I Saw the Light”: A Country Gospel Classic
“I Saw the Light” is a country gospel song written and recorded by Hank Williams. It was first released in 1948 as a single on MGM Records. The song became…