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Boogie Down (Me): The Shot Gun Boogie (#4)

Four Walls @FourWalls (86950) • United States 25 Dec

I’ve been here for an hour and a half and I’m beginning to think Chuy’s isn’t opening today! Just kidding, I’m home, enjoying tea after a very filling lunch. Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean you get a break...

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classic country music

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1955 Songs: Sixteen Tons

Four Walls @FourWalls (86950) • United States 16 Mar 25

Although this song was a big hit in 1955, it actually went back another decade to its author. But there’s one thing about it: this song really is timeless. Even people who don’t like country music know this one. Even people who...

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Island Hopping Top Ten: In the Middle of an Island (#2)

Four Walls @FourWalls (86950) • United States 4 Dec 21

Ah ha! You thought I was gonna be “normal” because I had a huge hit posted yesterday? Ah-ha! Yes, we’re about to pull into the final port on this series of songs with “Island” in the title, dedicated to our...

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I Was Born One Morning....

Four Walls @FourWalls (86950) • United States 17 Jul 19

The “Birthplace of Country Music” Museum had a two-for-one special for me. I’ll get to the meat of the museum later, but for a moment I’ll talk about Mr. Ernest J. Ford. This year is the centennial of Tennessee Ernie Ford’s...

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bristol tennessee

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Coal Mining Top Ten: Sixteen Tons (#5)

Four Walls @FourWalls (86950) • United States 25 Jun 18

It's Monday, and that means back to work (or something that impersonates work). And, for me, it's back to the list of favorites that have to do with coal mining. Here's probably the most blatantly obvious song on the list, and...

coal mining songs

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