Waylon Jennings’ Rendition Of “Gentle On My Mind”
What is the story behind the song "Gentle on My Mind"
"Gentle on My Mind" is a song that was written by John Hartford and was first recorded and released by him in 1967. Hartford composed the song after watching the film "Doctor Zhivago" and being inspired by the line "she was gentle on my mind". The song tells the story of a man who can't forget a former lover and how she remains "gentle on my mind". At its core, the song is about the power of memory and the way it can shape our perception of the world.
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Bill Phillips - Put It Off Until Tomorrow: A Timeless Country Classic
When The Cowboy Sings is proud to present an in-depth look at the classic country song "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" by Bill Phillips. This timeless tune has captivated country music fans for decades and remains a beloved favorite in the genre.
The Origins of the Song
"Put It Off Until Tomorrow" was written by the legendary Dolly Parton and her uncle Bill Owens. The song was first recorded by American country music artist Bill Phillips in June 1965 and released in January 1966. The song was included in Phillips' album "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," which...
"The Race Is On" is a song written by Don Rollins and made a hit on the country music charts by George Jones and on the pop and easy listening charts by the unrelated Jack Jones. George's version was...
"Take Me" is a song written by George Jones and Leon Payne. Jones originally released the song on the Musicor label in 1966 and scored a No. 8 hit. However, the song is best remembered for being the first...
Buck Owens - Your Tender Loving Care, is the title track from Buck Owens' 1967 album. The single was number one country hit spending one week at the top and a total of fourteen weeks on the chart.
When "Your...
D-I-V-O-R-C-E, a song written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman, was recorded by Tammy Wynette for the Epic label, was recorded on March 22, 1968, at Columbia Recording Studio, 804 16th Ave. South, Nashville, TN, with the production of...
“Senorita”, a song written by Danny Flowers and Hank DeVito, was recorded by Don Williams for the Capitol label on August 29, 1985, at Sound Emporium, 3102 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN. In the same recording session, these two songs...
Dan Seals - Bop, is a song written by Paul Davis and Jennifer Kimball and recorded by American country music artist Dan Seals. It was released in October 1985 as the second single from his fifth studio album, Won't...
A song written and recorded by Conway Twitty for the Decca label, recorded on November 17, 1969, at Bradley’s Barn, Bender’s Ferry Road, Mount Juliet, TN, with the production of Owen Bradley, was released on March 23, 1970, June...
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