Wednesdays here now have a new feature that will run for the foreseeable future, The Forgotten Jukebox Series.  I will spotlight a big hit song - post 1980 - that you just don't hear anywhere anymore.  All of these songs were very popular at the time, in fact most were number ones, and they all are from great artists that you know and love.  Many times we still play a ton of songs from these stars, but for some reason these songs over time have fallen through the Country Music Cracks pretty much everywhere, and have sadly been lost.  But for now, they have a new and safe home in my basement in My Forgotten Jukebox.

This is not a countdown and there is no order, rhyme or reason, just toss a quarter in and punch in some numbers - every song it great!

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Cowboys Like Us  -  George Strait  -  2003  -  (Album Honkytonkville)

One of my favorite Strait songs that you just don't hear much anymore.  Maybe it's because this is one of the few songs from him that did NOT go number one.  It stalled out at number two!  This song makes you happy as it talks about the care free feeling being on the open road with friends. This song was a bit different for Strait as it was a much bigger and fuller and complete sound than many of his staples.  But one thing that is always true, his vocals do not get lost here and are incredible yet again.  This song is 3 and half minutes of feel good. 

If Lovin' You Is Wrong  (I Don't Wanna Be Right)  - Barbara Mandrell  -  1978

Released before my time on country radio but I played this for many years on great radio stations across the country.  This was a big hit for Barbara Mandrell, that catapulted her squarely into the brightest mainstream spotlight.  Mandrell had been around for a good while in Nashville but this huge country and crossover pop hit was career changing.  This was number one in 1972 for Luther Ingram on the R And B charts.  Mandrell took this to number one country and number six on the Adult Contemporary charts. This song was perfect for her, and was a very intrumental in getting many new fans to sample country.  This was a precursor to Urban Cowboy, and was a very important song for country at the time.  (Read- Three Big Songs, Three Great Women).  Mandrell went on to incredible heights in country, TV and pop culture. From her incredible musical and singing talent, performing, and the dozen instruments she played at a world class level, she is overall among the most talented people we have ever had in country.  (My Barbara Mandrell Profile)   (The Influencers Series)

Last Week - #44

One of my favorite movie franchises is the Scream movies. I've seen all of them, love Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, & David Arquette in the movies as well. They're great movies for a good jump here and there (which I do ALL.THE.TIME. HAHAHA).

Sadly Neve Campbell won't be back for this one, and I doubt David Arquette will, (spoiler alert here from #5) since he has been killed off. However, Courteney Cox is back which kind of ties things to the original. Plus a few other characters are back from #4 which isn't terrible either.

The movie is out March 10th - I'll let you know what I thought of it once I see it!

The WQMX Job Fair is Wednesday (2/22) from 2-6pm at Ohio Means Jobs in Tallmadge.  Local companies on site looking to hire you.  Maybe your looking or just seeing what is being offered.  Plenty of new opportunities available. Bring your resume, dress in your most professional attire, and get noticed by some of the biggest, most prominent companies and organizations in the area! Click here for more info!

Every so often, certain times in our lives line up perfectly. Seasons, holidays, time off, things working out just right to create something perfect.

Dear reader, this is that time.

If you have a sweet tooth like me, rejoice! We're in perfect alignment. Not only is today pączki day, but it's also Girl Scout cookie season, AND Shamrock Shake season! Induldge, for we are only so lucky for a short amount of time. I feel like Stanley from the Office on pretzel day. Enjoy yourself this Fat Tuesday, and try not to get a stomach ache!

These four words together, it's like opera!  Man, does this sound great this winter time - or spring time or whatever we're having this year.  My gut feeling too that this would go over well with the kids as well.

Let's dig in!

OMG - Cheezy Mashed Potato Pancakes??

It's everyone's favorite time of year! Some of us will owe more money, and some of us will get some back. What I find stressful is getting every document to my mom so she can hand them off to the person who does our taxes.

Now my dad was a CPA and my mom worked as an accountant but the knowledge of numbers is NOT a strength I picked up...hence why I work in radio...LOL. Anything that looks important I just hand off saying this will probably be needed for tax purposes.

Good luck to you this tax season and may you not be audited :)

Today, I did a thing.  As I said, when I was a kid day-dreaming consumed most of my days... (or daze hahah)   

Being President's Day makes me think of the 4 on Mt. Rushmore.  In my head, I want to picture Country Music's Mt. Rushmore.

Lydia said... Garth ,Luke Bryan,Alan Jackson & Toby Keith

Janet M... Let's put a female on the mountain. Willie, Garth, Jason Aldean & Shania

Katie... Toby Keith,Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean,Dolly Parton

Cassie in Strongsville... Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith and Taylor Swift

Bob... Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Charlie Daniels

Judy M said...Wayland, Willie, Merle, and Johnny

Chuck weighed in with... George Strait, Alan Jackson, Reba and Dolly

Shrek said... Willie Nelson, Reba, Travis Tritt & RANDY Travis

Linda said... Luke Combs, Shania, George Strait and asked if Bros. Osbourne counts as 1 or 2 artists..   (my response was we'll make their heads tiny and count'em as one... It's not like this is real.)

Lisa K said... Willie Nelson, George Strait, Loretta Lynn & Reba

Rebecca said... Dolly, Dolly, Dolly & Dolly that's it!

Josh said Morgan, Garth, Tim McGraw & Chris Stapleton

Lynn in Massillon...  Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban

Allie wanted her Mt. Rushmore to be... Luke Bryan, Aldean, Brantley and Jelly Roll. (NOW GIVE ME TICKETS!!!)

There were sooo many more but I can't remember all the calls.... Texts were still rollin in when I was passing the mic to Rachel.

Sometimes it's tough to get songs to cut through and really get noticed. But I hope this one does. The wonderful Hannah Ellis has recorded a real nice song that deserves to be heard, Country Can.  It's a slick tribute to country in general, but stops short of being a straight up "list song."  But at it's core, it's country and that always scores points with me.  One thing I've noticed, is that the "Carly Pearce Effect" seems to be spreading and that's nice to see. Pearce has repeatedly and openly expressed she wants to be "country," and she is, and it's working for her on the charts with critical acclaim, and being honored by various award academies.  Fans will always respond well when they feel they are being dealt with honestly, you can't fool them anymore. This Ellis song is easy to listen to, and makes you glad that you like the music that you do. Ellis is certainly likable, and so is this country song.  Her more than friendly voice is the star of this song, along with the slick writing.  Hoping this song gets a foothold and finds a home high on the charts.  

Grab a coffee, and catch, Country Can  -  Hannah Ellis!

Last Weeks Sunday Song - ICYMI

Box Office Results -   Antman - (63 Million)

New This Week - Cocaine Bear / Jesus Revolution

Little Mermaid - New Trailer, and the release date is May 23