San Antonio Rose cover

San Antonio Rose

Released

These two have a way of getting fairly existential—their friendship and fellowship lightens that right up and relaxes them. These are heartbreak tunes, done with a slightly jaunty feel. “Don’t You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)” sounds less miserable when they trade verses—did they date the same woman?—and “Crazy Arms” even sounds hopeful here, even if a storm is “brewin’” in Willie’s heart. This is a celebration of songwriting, and two classic voices. As country as it gets.

Sasha Frere-Jones

Recommended by

Suggestions
Honky Tonk Angels cover

Honky Tonk Angels

Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette
Rumours cover

Rumours

Fleetwood Mac
Moody Blue cover

Moody Blue

Elvis Presley
The Woman in Me cover

The Woman in Me

Shania Twain
Some Hearts cover

Some Hearts

Carrie Underwood
Seven Year Ache cover

Seven Year Ache

Rosanne Cash
Golden Hour cover

Golden Hour

Kacey Musgraves
Showcase cover

Showcase

Patsy Cline