Recorded in late 1972 and finally released as a single in January 1975, Loretta Lynn’s “The Pill” caused some controversy. The song’s subject matter made some radio programmers skittish and the record was banned on some stations. Once the tune … Continue reading →
Country icons Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty have a long history of recording together and it all began with the “After The Fire Is Gone” single in 1971. “After The Fire Is Gone” appeared on the We Only Make Believe … Continue reading →
Here’s Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty performing “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” on Hee Haw in 1974. “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” appeared on the album of the same name in August of 1973 and hit #1 on the US Country Singles … Continue reading →
“Smile – with Sinatra and Friends!” More from the new Cherry Stereo YouTube channel: Here’s a cool time capsule full of singing stars featured in the Sinatra and Friends TV special on ABC. In addition to “Ol’ Blue Eyes,” the … Continue reading →
Here’s the magnificent Loretta Lynn onstage at the Grand Ole Opry performing “One’s On The Way.” “One’s On The Way” was written by author Shel Silverstein (who wrote a ton of great songs in the ’70s) and appeared on the … Continue reading →
“Coal Miners Music.” Loretta Lynn’s Love Is the Foundation L.P. and single released in spring-summer 1973. The tune made it to #1 on the Country Singles chart and #102 on the US Hot 100. Have a great, Friday and check … Continue reading →
Loretta Lynn’s new album, Full Circle, has just been released and The Guardian offers up a review. The Guardian reports: Loretta Lynn moves past well-trodden origins to a spot in country’s pantheon Quote: “These are rerecordings of former hits (Everybody … Continue reading →
Jezebel reports: Loretta Lynn’s American Masters Documentary Premieres March 2016. Quote: “If your heart belongs to coal miner’s daughter Loretta Lynn, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for March 4, 2016. For on that happy day, PBS premieres Loretta … Continue reading →