Dewey Cox is the kind of musician that only comes along once in a generation. His songs have captured the hearts and minds of America since the mid 50s as he put his stamp on nearly every popular genre. Simply put, Dewey Cox is American music. “Walk Hard” was his most notable hit and it became his anthem as well as the anthem of the common man. He gave Johnny Cash a run for his money with the hit “Guilty As Charged” and almost made people forget about Bob Dylan with “Royal Jelly.” Who can forget “Beautiful Ride,” his outstanding work that seemed to sum up his entire life and career or his eerily prophetic take on death “(Have You Heard the News) Dewey Cox Died.” All of these songs and more have been compiled on the soundtrack to the new movie about his life Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. This collection spans his entire amazing career and even includes some tracks that weren’t outright hits. My favorite has to be this nugget from the 60s that is a commentary on the oppression of midgets in this country. Cox stands up for the little man in this song that makes me proud to say I’m an American, just like Dewey Cox.
One new song everyday until I get tired of doing it again. Click on the artist's name to get more information about them. Click on the album art for purchase information. Click on the play button to listen for yourself. Enjoy.
Dewey Cox is the kind of musician that only comes along once in a generation. His songs have captured the hearts and minds of 
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