1. Big City: Lonnie Ratliff suggested this tune and I'm so glad he did. I have always loved Merle Haggard's music, and this one was extra fun to record in the studio. You can really tell these musicians have played it a few times over the years. I think the "Hag" would be proud.

2. Fool #1: Yet another classic from a female vocalist I love so much- top 5 hit for Brenda Lee. I also had to record it because it really was the song that got Loretta Lynn her record deal with Decca Records. Story goes this was one of the demos that Loretta did with the Wilburn Brothers that they pitched to Owen Bradley. Owen wanted the song for Brenda Lee, but wasn't interested in signing another girl singer. He finally made the swap ("Fool # 1" for Brenda in exchange for a recording contract for Loretta.) Best deal he ever made in my opinion!

3. Take Me Home Country Roads: I did this song for all my fans overseas. It is a favorite over there and a real crowd pleaser in live shows. I love John Denver's version so it was hard to try and come up with a different arrangement and not lose that feeling. I just relied on my musicians and as usual they came through for me. It's one of my favorite cuts on the CD.

4. Somebody's Angel: This is one of my favorite songs that I've ever recorded. I recorded a version of it soon after moving to Nashville in 1991. It eventually became the title track to a cassette I put out in 1992 that consisted mostly of demos I had recorded for some Nashville songwriters. When it came time to start working on my third CD, I told Lonnie I wanted to recut the song because I have always loved it and wanted to put out a version that really did the song justice. In the recording studio, I got through it in one take and was so wiped out emotionally by the end, that I just said, "I hope we got that because I just can't sing it again right now." We liked it so much, we chose it to be the title track for this CD. It's such a beautiful song. Lonnie and Lindy, you have written one of the best country songs of all time in my opinion.

5. Walkin' the Floor Over You: I love paying tribute to the greats and Ernest Tubb is just that. I have always loved this song and was so excited when we finally decided to record it. The musical track is fantastic. Pay close attention to the great picking by Vaughn Lofstead and Perley Curtis. Next best thing to Buddy Charleton and Leon Rhodes.

6. Faded Love: This has always been one of my favorite Patsy Cline songs, but Ray Price's version was a little more my style, so we patterned this cut after his. The end result, with the help of the great fiddle playing of Jim Unger, is a recording I'm very proud of and one I hope would have made Bob Wills proud.

7. Givin' Old Memories Away: I met the writer of this great song on my first trip to Nashville in 1987. Alneta Knowles was and still is a waitress at Shoney's across from Opryland. Anyone who has ever been waited on by her knows what a fun person she is. She is always singing or cracking a joke, but the main thing I always love is when she recites/sings her songs or poems to people. One of those songs was this song, and I swore one day I'd cut it. She is such a great lady and an amazing talent. Thanks for touching my life Alneta.

8. Cry Like Memphis: This song was brought to the project by songwriter, Jim Carter. He pitched it to me for a friend of his. The minute I heard it, I knew I had to record it. It's a bit different from what I have been putting out, but it's still country. The great steel and dobro playing by Perley Curtis really makes the track shine. It's another very emotional song like "Somebody's Angel," but I just love a good hurtin' ballad that I can pour my heart into.

9. Among My Souvenirs: This song is one that really reflects my other musical influences. Though still country with lots of steel guitar, it also shines with some beautiful piano playing by Doug Updike. Besides being exposed to country music as a child, I grew up listening to my mom's favorites as well like Doris Day, Tony Bennett and Rosemary Clooney. Because of that, this one ended up with a great vintage sound with sort of a jazz/big band ballad feel. I got so into the groove during the session that we ended up using the scratch vocal in the end. It's a beautiful song.