Retro Single Reviews – Page 7

Retro Single Review: George Strait, "Ocean Front Property"

March 27, 2012 Ben Foster 10

1986 | #1

Subtly clever, yet deceptively simple, with a strong undercurrent of heartache. In other words… classic Strait.

Retro Single Review: Shania Twain, “You’ve Got a Way”

March 16, 2012 Ben Foster 1

1999 | #13

“You’ve Got a Way” is a beautiful showcase of the unique set of gifts Shania Twain brought to the table as a vocalist.

Retro Single Review: Shania Twain, “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”

March 16, 2012 Ben Foster 2

1999 | #4

Of all the crossover mega-hits from Shania Twain’s wildly successful Come On Over album, “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” is arguably the most iconic.

Retro Single Review: George Strait, “It Ain’t Cool to be Crazy About You”

March 15, 2012 Leeann Ward 5

1986 | Peak: #1

It’s rare that the melody of a song’s verses is just about as memorable and catchy as its chorus, but such is the case with George Strait’s “It Ain’t Cool to be Crazy About You.” Just hearing the first strains of the simple piano intro makes it almost impossible to get the tune out of your head once it’s there. What’s more, words like “suave” and “debonair” make it nearly irresistible to sing along with.

Retro Single Review: Alan Jackson, “Mercury Blues”

March 1, 2012 Kevin John Coyne 5

1993 | Peak: #2

A throwaway track that ended up being a pretty big hit.

Retro Single Review: Shania Twain, “That Don’t Impress Me Much”

February 26, 2012 Leeann Ward 5

1998 | Peak: #8

One of the defining aspects of Shania Twain’s music has been her propensity for inspiring women to feel as though they have a right to express themselves.