Tag Archives: Country Music

Today’s Music: Percy Mayfield, Porter Wagoner, Buck Owens, Pat Metheny

Composer and soul singer Percy Mayfield was born this day in 1920 (d. 1984). These days, he is more famous for his compositions like Hit the Road Jack than his performances. Country star Porter Wagoner, who first brought Dolly Parton … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Eddie Fisher, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Hatfield, Ronnie Spector, Ian Anderson, Leo Fender

Pop singer Eddie Fisher was born today in 1928 (d. 2010). Though he was a pre-Elvis heartthrob in the early-to-mid ’50s, he drifted into obscurity after the advent of rock and roll. He is also the father of actress Carrie … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Tony Joe White, Dino Danelli, Alison Krauss

Blues-country-rock singer/songwriter Tony Joe White was born today in 1943. Here are two of his compositions that were popularized by other artists, Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia. Young Rascals drummer Dino Danelli pounded forth this day in … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Woody Guthrie, Del Reeves, Bastille Day

Legendary Great Depression singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie was born this day in 1912 (d. 1967). If you’ve listened to the radio in the past 60 years, you’ve heard a Guthrie tune performed by somebody. As well as being a major influence … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Erroll Garner, Waylon Jennings, Harry Nilsson

Jazz keyboardist Erroll Garner was born today in 1921 (d. 1977). Here he plays his most famous composition “Misty”: Former Buddy Holly bass player, Nashville Cat, country-rock icon and, with Willie Nelson, one of the original ‘Outlaws,’ Waylon Jennings greeted … Continue reading

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