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Dissecting "The Church on the Cumberland Road" by Shenandoah - 1989

Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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We take a frantic ride with classic 80s & 90s country band Shenandoah, in their first number one single: 1989's "The Church on the Cumberland Road". Our old pal the Lovable Loser shows up again, but how does his social position within this motley crew give us a hint of creeping maturity? And how do lead singer Marty Raybon's vocals convey the plaintive urgency of someone who's racing to leave his old life behind?

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