This '80s band didn’t just cover an Elvis Presley classic song — they gave it a new sound

The Pet Shop Boys transformed Elvis Presley's heartfelt ballad Always On My Mind into a synth-pop '80s classic, adding a new ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1982, Willie Nelson Was in the Middle of a Monumental Run at No. 1 With an Iconic Album

Always on My Mind spent more weeks at No. 1 than any other album in Nelson’s discography. However, it is not his best-selling LP. That title goes to his 1978 album of pop standards, Stardust. To date, ...
Whiskey Riff

Willie Nelson Says “Always On My Mind” Still Makes Him Cry

You and me both, Willie. Just last month, Willie Nelson released his new record Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle, which features 11 country classics penned by the Hag himself. It marked 78th career ...
American Songwriter

4 Country Songs From 1982 That Will Always Be Classics

A true test of a great country song is one that sounds great years, and even decades after they were first released. These four country songs were released in 1982, but are still classics, 43 years ...