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Back to SearchDissecting "Look at Us" by Vince Gill
Vince Gill's 1992 CMA Song of the Year "Look at Us". What a nice, straightforward love song. ...Or is it? Might there be some sub-surface complexi…
3 years, 4 months ago
Dissecting "Wild One" by Faith Hill
Syncopation moves to the center of the ring, as we saddle up for a youthful and whimsical ride through Faith Hill's 1993 debut megahit, Wild One. Bu…
3 years, 5 months ago
Dissecting "Crazy Over You" by Foster & Lloyd
Everybody in town knows Foster & Lloyd are doing their best Elvis impression on 1987's Crazy Over You, but what early 90s country song finds its boot…
3 years, 5 months ago
Dissecting "I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home" by David Frizzell
Melton has more questions than answers as he explores the ambiguous tone of David Frizzell's 1982 hit "I'm Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home". …
3 years, 6 months ago
Dissecting "Girls Night Out" by The Judds
Melton tackles an early example of The Judds' unique approach to 80s country in "Girls Night Out", but does this song hold up as well as some of its …
3 years, 6 months ago
Dissecting "I'll Try" by Alan Jackson
Melton puts his best effort toward getting to the bottom of what makes Alan Jackson's 1995/1996 hit "I'll Try" tick. It comes down to three adjectiv…
3 years, 7 months ago
Dissecting "Lynda" by Steve Wariner
The rhythm section yields to a three-way dueling electric guitar showcase, on Steve Wariner's fun 1987 hit, "Lynda". Listen to the guitars, then lis…
3 years, 7 months ago
Dissecting "I'd Rather Ride Around with You" by Reba McEntire
Melton drives 25 miles away from his responsibilities, upshifts, and revels in the motion-filled energy and contentment of Reba McEntire's 1996/7 "I'…
3 years, 8 months ago
Dissecting "I'm Alright" by Jo Dee Messina
Melton grabs a chair and spends some time reminiscing with Jo Dee Messina's 1998 hit, the Phil Vassar-penned "I'm Alright". It's great old time with …
3 years, 8 months ago
Dissecting "Summer's Comin'" by Clint Black
Melton looks this time at what doesn't work about an 80s/90s country song, as Clint Black makes an uncharacteristic trip to the beach in this 1995 hi…
3 years, 9 months ago