“He’ll Have to Go”: The Song That Dominated 1960 and Redefined Country Music Forever

When Jim Reeves released “He’ll Have to Go” in late 1959, few could have foreseen just how profoundly the song would resonate with listeners across the country. Yet as 1960 dawned, Reeves’ soft, velvety vocals began pouring from radios nationwide, captivating millions and marking the arrival of a musical phenomenon.

This wasn’t simply another country tune — it was an atmosphere, a feeling, …

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