"(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" is a popular rhythm and blues song, composed in 1946 by American songwriter Bobby Troup. The lyrics relate a westward roadtrip on U.S. Route 66, a highway which traversed the western two-thirds of the U.S. from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California. The song became a standard, with several renditions appearing on the record charts.
"Mountain of Love" is a song written by Harold Dorman. Dorman released his version as a single in 1960. It was originally recorded in late 1959 at the Royal Recording Studios in Memphis before the backing vocals were overdubbed. It performed well, spending 19 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 21 in May 1960, while reaching No. 7 on the Billboard Hot R&B Sides chart, and No. 25 on Canada's "CHUM Hit Parade". The song was his only top forty hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the highest-charting single of his career.
"Disenchanted" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in April 1984 as the third single from the album The Heart Never Lies. The song peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and at number 11 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. It was written by Murphey, Jim Ed Norman and Chick Rains.
"Any Day Now" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard in 1962. It has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, including notable versions by Chuck Jackson in 1962, Alan Price in 1965, Elvis Presley in 1969, Scott Walker in 1973 and Ronnie Milsap in 1982. In the lyrics, the singer predicts the imminent demise of a romantic relationship and describes the sadness this will leave.
"Funny How Time Slips Away" is a song written by Willie Nelson and first recorded by country singer Billy Walker. Walker's version was issued as a single by Columbia Records in June 1961 and peaked at number 23 on the Hot C&W Sides chart. The song has been featured in several live action films and television shows, such as in the first episode of the second season of AMC’s Better Call Saul and in the 2020 Netflix drama The Devil All the Time.
"I Love You Because" is a song written and recorded by country music singer and songwriter Leon Payne in 1949. The song has been covered by several artists throughout the years, including hit cover versions by Al Martino in 1963 and Jim Reeves in 1964.
"Sea of Heartbreak" is a song written by Paul Hampton and Hal David and recorded by Don Gibson in 1961. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Cherokee Fiddle" is a song written by Michael Martin Murphey. Murphey's version of the song went to number 58 on the Hot Country Singles chart in 1977. The story is based on a fiddle player named "Scooter"; his real name was Dean Kirk. He was of Choctaw Indian and Irish descent. Having taken lessons as a child from Clayton McMichen, he played the fiddle his entire life. He once worked with the country music and movie star, Rex Allen. In his later years he played at the narrow gauge train station in Silverton, Colorado.
"Carolina in the Pines" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in August 1975 as the second and final single from the album Blue Sky - Night Thunder. It peaked at number 21 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 4 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and number 25 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart in late 1975. The song was re-recorded with John McEuen on banjo and released in May 1985 from his compilation album The Best of Michael Martin Murphey. The re-release peaked at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and at number 11 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in mid-1985. Bluegrass band The Special Consensus recorded the song on their 2002 album, Route 10.
"Still Taking Chances" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in November 1982 as the third single from the album Michael Martin Murphey. The song peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles in early 1983 and number 76 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
"Don't Count the Rainy Days" is a song written by Jerry Careaga and Wayland Holyfield, and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in August 1983 as the lead single from the album The Heart Never Lies. The song peaked at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles in early 1983 and at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100.
"Will It Be Love by Morning" is a song written by Lewis Anderson and Fred Koller, and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in January 1984 as the second single from the album The Heart Never Lies. The song peaked at number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and at number 5 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
"What She Wants" is a song written by Renee Armand and Kerry Chater and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in November 1984 as the lead single from his compilation album The Best of Michael Martin Murphey. The song peaked at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and at number 6 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
"I'm Gonna Miss You, Girl" is a song written by Jesse Winchester, and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in October 1987 as the lead single from the album River of Time, peaking at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and at number 4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
"Never Givin' Up on Love" is a song written by Michael Smotherman, and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in April 1989 as the lead single from the album Land of Enchantment. The song peaked at number 9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and at number 21 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart. The song also appears on the soundtrack of the 1989 Clint Eastwood film Pink Cadillac.
"From the Word Go" is a song written by Michael Garvin and Chris Waters, and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in December 1988 as the fourth and final single from the album River of Time. The song peaked at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
"Love Affairs" is a song recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was co-written by Murphey and Mike d'Abo. It was released in March 1983 as the forth and final single from the album Michael Martin Murphey. The song peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and at number 18 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
"Rollin' Nowhere" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Michael Martin Murphey. It was released in May 1986 as the second single from the album Tonight We Ride. The song peaked at number 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles and at number 14 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
"Geronimo's Cadillac" is the debut single by American country folk singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey, then billed as Michael Murphey. It was the title cut of his 1972 debut album which was an A&M Records release.
"A Face in the Crowd" is a song written by Karen Staley and Gary Harrison, and recorded by American country music artists Michael Martin Murphey and Holly Dunn. It was released in January 1987 as the first single from Murphey's album Americana. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and number 7 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.
