written by J. D. Martin and John Jarrard
recorded by The Forester Sisters
https://youtu.be/AAn0g2Y0nFs


In 1986, the Forester Sisters released a tune called 'Lonely Alone' which was written by J. D. Martin and John Jarrard. I was quite taken by the song, right off the bat, but back then I was working on a tractor and didn't have the opportunity to write out the lyrics so it never was one...

written by Hank Williams Sr.
recorded by Hank Williams Jr.
https://youtu.be/Njy24947roc


Originally written and recorded by Hank Williams Sr., this is the Hank Williams Jr. version who's lyrics were modified by Bill Owens and Dolly Parton. This is a classic country tune that is a favorite of most country music fans including me. It's short but sweet and the lyrics just can't be beat. Here's...

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recorded by The New Lost City Ramblers
https://youtu.be/si62_a8Fo5U


I do all of these covers, in part, for the fun of it but my real reason is to expose other amateur entertainers like me to as many different kinds of great music as I can. By doing this I hope to encourage folks to learn more songs and try out different styles of music as well. The more musicians that there...

written and recorded by Johnny Cash
https://youtu.be/NrM6tptFxY4


Every song involves a matter of choices. What Speed are you going to do it at? What style or lean are you going to employ while playing it? Are you going to try and copy the original artist or go for something completely original?

I have said it before and I am prepared to say it again. I am not a big Johnny Cash...

written by Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
recorded by Men At Work
https://youtu.be/2jcqzHOI0Us


Back in the 80's this tune some kid on my bus must have gotten a portable tape deck for his birthday, because he brought it to school and played music on the bus, all the way to school and back. One of the many tunes that he had on his tapes was a song, recorded by the band Men At work, called 'Down...