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Classic Tracks: The Fireballs’ “Sugar Shack”

By Ron Skinner ⋅ Published: 04/18/2025 ⋅ Updated: 05/22/2026

In August 1958, George Tomsco was facing a dilemma that many high school graduates face: what should he do with the rest of his...

By Ron Skinner ⋅ Published: 12/30/2014 ⋅ Updated: 05/22/2026

The story of the recording of “Blue” by LeAnn Rimes is one with many twists and turns, and has now become part of country...

By Ron Skinner ⋅ Published: 02/01/2011 ⋅ Updated: 05/28/2026

There are two lessons to be learned from this month’s “Classic Track”: First, persistence pays off; and second, sometimes the master is the demo...