The Best Hit Songs of 1962
Featuring hits from Patsy Cline, George Jones, Hank Snow, and more! … Read More The Best Hit Songs of 1962
Tag: Loretta Lynn
Book Review: Loretta Lynn – ‘Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust: My Friendship With Patsy Cline’
It’s as good as expected… Read More Book Review: Loretta Lynn – ‘Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust: My Friendship With Patsy Cline’
The Best Hit Songs Of 1971
Featuring hits from Dolly Parton, Tom T. Hall, George Jones and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1971
The Unbroken Circle: Loretta Lynn – “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1970)
How a signature hit inspires a discussion on artistic identity and country music overall… Read More The Unbroken Circle: Loretta Lynn – “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1970)
The Best Hit Songs Of 1979
Featuring hits from Gene Watson, the Charlie Daniels Band, Don Williams and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1979
The Best Hit Songs Of 1965
Featuring hits from Porter Wagoner, Roger Miller, Eddy Arnold and more!… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1965
The Best Hit Songs Of 1973 (w/ Shore2Shore Country)
In a special turn of events, this edition of The Musical Divide’s “best hit songs” feature will feature a second opinion! This week, I’m joined by Nathan Kanuch of Shore2Shore Country to help count down what we believe are the best hit songs of 1973. As an aside, I will say that two songs on… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1973 (w/ Shore2Shore Country)
The Best Hit Songs Of 1968
It’s always interesting investigating earlier years in country music for these features. They’re easier to assemble than you may think, mostly because the best songs of the year were also the biggest hits (which is sadly an extinct concept today). Culturally, 1968 was a year that shattered American history. It was a year filled with… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1968
The Musical Divide’s Honorable Mentions For Best Albums Of 2018
Considering The Musical Divide operates mostly as a review outlet, I take a lot of pride in the amount of music covered here. While some may understandably see this extra addition to the albums list as overkill, it’s mostly a testament to how much good music I still couldn’t fit into the actual list no… Read More The Musical Divide’s Honorable Mentions For Best Albums Of 2018
The Best Hit Songs Of 1975
1975 was a strange year for Country music. It was the year that Tammy Wynette and George Jones divorced each other. It was the year that Hank Williams Jr. tumbled 500 feet down Ajax Mountain which caused severe facial and head injuries. It was the year that Charlie Rich burned the envelope to the ground… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1975
The Best Hit Songs Of 1972
In a change of events, I actually received a particular request for which year to look back on for this week’s “best hit songs” feature. Robert of Robert’s Country Opinion Blog chose to request 1972. Looking back, all I can say is that 1972 was a quiet year for Country music. Now, that’s not to… Read More The Best Hit Songs Of 1972
Album Review: Loretta Lynn – ‘Wouldn’t It Be Great’
This is a re-uploaded post. All artists should strive to maintain four attributes as they grow older. They should strive to have the pure charisma still evident in John Prine. They should strive to have the drive and energy still evident in Willie Nelson. They should strive to have the humor and wit still evident… Read More Album Review: Loretta Lynn – ‘Wouldn’t It Be Great’
Classic Album Review: Loretta Lynn – ‘Van Lear Rose’
If it wasn’t clear that certain country legends were on their way out of the mainstream by the time the class of 1986 showed up, it was more than clear by the time the class of 1989 came around. Sure, Garth Brooks could make statements such as, “George Jones needs to be on the radio,”… Read More Classic Album Review: Loretta Lynn – ‘Van Lear Rose’
