1986 Songs: Diggin’ Up Bones

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Well, at least you’ve heard of this guy. But it’s country, right? I’m telling you, 1986 was an amazing year for music to me. And yes, I was listening to The Smithereens AND this guy. Heck, I saw this guy live back then! So back we go, and Linda? NO!!!!!! Diggin’ Up Bones - Randy Travis First things first: the “Al Gore” who co-wrote this song isn’t that one. As for the concert, I saw three Hall of Famers that night. Two of them were just starting out: Patty Loveless and Randy Travis. They were opening for George Jones (who, yes, DID show up for the concert ). That was a fun show. Randy Travis was part of what was called the “neo-traditional” trend in country music in the mid-80s. Him, Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam, Keith Whitley, Ricky Skaggs, and George Strait were turning country music away from the “Urban Cowboy” phase. Truth be told, they were actually in a “peaceful coexistence” for most of the late 80s…then Garth. Oh, well. As you probably know, Travis suffered a terrible stroke in 2013. The fact that he was able to stand at the podium and say “thank you” when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame was amazing. I miss him giving us new music, but I’m thankful we have him and all that he did give us. Diggin’ Up Bones Written by Nat Stuckey, Paul Overstreet, and Al Gore Recorded by Randy Travis From Storms of Life, 1986 Resurrecting memories of a love: