Posts from — July 2008

The Devil Went Down To Georgia – Charlie Daniels

It seemed radios never stopped playing this huge cross-over hit during the summer of 1979. Co-written by Daniels, his electrifying fiddle solos and the song’s intrinsic story line captivated music fans and audiences of every music style. The landmark single went on down the road to Gold as the album went triple Platinum.

The Dance – Garth Brooks

Immortalized in the 1990 CMA Video of the Year, “The Dance” is the signature Garth Brooks ballad showcasing his soft, relaxed singing style. A prolific hit songwriter in his own right, Brooks took this Tony Arata tune to Song of The Year honors at the 1990 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Take It Easy – The Eagles

Their seminal folk-rock sound helped define an era that began in 1971 with their first release co-written by band member Glenn Fry and rock legend Jackson Browne. Their Greatest Hits release would later go on to become the best-selling album of all time, helping this song – among several others – to successfully cross over to crowd-pleasing country classic status.

Stranger In My House – Ronnie Milsap

Written by talented music virtuoso Mike Reid, the former football all-American (Penn State) and all-pro (Cincinnati Bengals) defensive tackle, this Number One hit in 1983 helped to establish Ronnie Milsap as a premier artist – and one of country music’s great all-time performers.

The “I Believe” video has been generating some buzz around the web. We first posted it here. The video responses on YouTube are now rolling in. Here are a few examples: