Dwight Yoakam – Streets of Bakersfield
A Hard-Driving Anthem of Bakersfield Grit: When Dwight Yoakam Honored the Dreams and Struggles of a Working Town. “Streets of Bakersfield,” a song that became a signature hit for Dwight…
A Hard-Driving Anthem of Bakersfield Grit: When Dwight Yoakam Honored the Dreams and Struggles of a Working Town. “Streets of Bakersfield,” a song that became a signature hit for Dwight…
A Whirlwind of Pedal Steel and Passion: When a Neo-Traditionalist Sang of a Love That Couldn’t Be Tamed. “Fast As You,” a song that became an instant classic in Dwight…
A Lonesome Echo on the Asphalt Plains: When a Honky-Tonk Revivalist Sang of Isolation’s Grip. “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere,” a song that perfectly encapsulates Dwight Yoakam’s signature blend of…
A Rockabilly-Infused Farewell Tinged with Lingering Passion: Dwight Yoakam’s “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)” A spirited yet ultimately poignant struggle with the inevitable end…
A Honky-Tonk Revival Rattling Through the Modern Age: Dwight Yoakam’s “Guitars, Cadillacs” A vibrant blast of Bakersfield sound, a defiant stand for traditional country in a changing musical landscape, Dwight…