Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son
Join us every Sunday morning for coffee and life stories. Life is all about family, friends, and adventures. Our host Jeff will regale us with how coffee played an important role in his life and how his coffee awareness colored his experiences with movies, music, and television. As we all know life revolves around coffee. He invites you to enjoy your Sunday morning coffee with him. As his mother Mary always said "The two things that will make a day go by better is, coffee and a smile". Follow us on Instagram @marybs5thson - Jeff regularly updates the posts to match what he talks about on the podcast, and email us at: marybs5son@gmail.com - so we can answer your question or respond to your suggestions.
Coffee Break With Mary B's 5th Son
Remembering Don Schlitz
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In this episode, we shine a spotlight on legendary songwriter Don Schlitz—a master of narrative who helped shape the sound and soul of modern country music.
Born in 1952, Schlitz became one of Nashville’s most respected songwriters, known for crafting vivid, character-driven songs that feel like mini-movies. His ability to turn everyday struggles, moral dilemmas, and heartfelt moments into unforgettable lyrics has made his work timeless.
We explore some of his most iconic songs, including:
- “The Gambler,” brought to life by Kenny Rogers, a song that became a cultural touchstone with its life lessons and unforgettable chorus
- “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “On the Other Hand,” both recorded by Randy Travis, which helped define the neotraditional country movement of the 1980s
- “When You Say Nothing at All,” a beautifully understated love song made famous by Alison Krauss and later introduced to a broader pop audience by Ronan Keating