In 1960, Jim Reeves dropped a song that would go on to change the game in both country and pop music—“He’ll Have to Go.”

With its smooth vocals and lush orchestration, the track became a hit that bridged the gap between two genres, making Reeves a legend. His voice? Pure velvet. His style? Sophisticated and polished. And the song? It became a cultural phenomenon, cementing Jim as one of Nashville’s finest.

The backstory of “He’ll Have to Go”

Jim Reeves wasn’t just any country singer. Known as “Gentleman Jim,” he had this incredible ability to balance sophistication with country music’s raw emotion.

Born in Texas, he had worked as a radio announcer before diving into full-time music. By the time “He’ll Have to Go” was released, he was already a country star, but this song pushed him into another stratosphere. It wasn’t just about the tune —it was about the whole vibe he brought to the table.

The backstory of “He’ll Have to Go” is as interesting as the song itself. Written by Joe and Audrey Allison, the song was inspired by a real-life moment Joe overheard at a bar. A man was on the phone with his lover, begging her to get closer to the phone, trying to win her back.

That became the heart of the song—the opening line, “Put your sweet lips a little closer to the phone.” It’s simple, but it’s that perfect mix of longing and vulnerability that hit home for so many.

A huge moment for country music

When Jim recorded it, he didn’t just sing it — he felt it. The production was minimal, with just enough backing to let his voice shine through. Chet Atkins, who was behind the production, kept things subtle, and the result was this intimate, emotional track that drew listeners in.

The song quickly became a hit, topping the Billboard Country Chart and even crossing over to the Pop Chart, where it hit #2. It was a huge moment for country music, showing that it could be mainstream and still keep its soul.

The impact of “He’ll Have to Go” didn’t stop with chart numbers. It became a cultural touchstone, a song that people could relate to, no matter their background. The heartbreak, the pleading—it’s universal. And Jim’s delivery? It’s that perfect blend of confidence and vulnerability. He didn’t have to overdo it—his voice just worked.

With the success of the song, Jim Reeves was suddenly a global star. He toured all over the world, bringing country music to new audiences. He wasn’t just a country singer anymore; he was an international ambassador for the genre.

The smooth, polished sound he brought to country music helped redefine it, proving that country could be sophisticated, emotional, and mainstream.

But let’s be real — “He’ll Have to Go” wasn’t just a hit; it was a game-changer. It helped popularize the Nashville Sound—a more polished, orchestral style of country music that was easier for mainstream audiences to digest. And that style became a blueprint for future artists looking to mix country with other sounds.

The song’s influence didn’t stop there. It inspired countless covers by artists like Elvis Presley and Ry Cooder. But let’s be clear—no one did it quite like Jim. His version is the one that stuck.

How Jim Reeves died

Sadly, Jim’s life was tragically cut short in 1964 when he died in a plane crash at just 40 years old. His death left a huge void, but his music — especially “He’ll Have to Go”—has kept his legacy alive.

The song stayed on jukeboxes and radio stations for years, ensuring that his smooth baritone would never be forgotten. And, of course, Jim was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, cementing his place as one of the all-time greats.

Today, “He’ll Have to Go” is still one of the most loved country songs ever. It’s been featured in movies, TV shows, and commercials, introducing it to new generations. The magic of the song lies in its simplicity—it’s raw emotion wrapped in a timeless melody. It’s just one of those songs that never gets old.

Jim’s ability to blend country with pop is a legacy that’s still felt today. Artists like Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban owe a lot to Jim Reeves for showing that country could cross over without losing its authenticity. “He’ll Have to Go” wasn’t just a hit—it was a moment in music history. And it’ll stay a classic for years to come.

Jim Reeves proved that country music could be emotional, sophisticated, and universal. “He’ll Have to Go” wasn’t just a song—it was a movement. And it continues to resonate, showing the timeless power of music to connect and inspire.

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Barbara Bach, who played Bond girl Triple X, wasn’t needing to be rescued from the spy who loved her.

Instead she was looking for her knight in shining armor – her rocker husband, Sir Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr.

Now 75, Bach, an actor and model, was at the pinnacle of her career with her appearance in 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me, where she played the love interest, and potential adversary, to the womanizing 007 agent, James Bond played by Roger Moore.

According to a 1983 story in People, Bach referred to Bond as “a chauvinist pig who uses girls to shield him against bullets.”

Moore agreed and in 1973, the year he starred in his first Bond film, Live and Let Die, he said in an interview with People, “Bond, like myself, is a male chauvinist pig. All my life I’ve been trying to get women out of brassieres and pants.”

Prior to filming The Spy Who Loved Me, Bach had roles in Italian films, one with other Bond Girls–Claudine Auger from Thunderball (1965) and Barbara Bouchet from Casino Royale (1967)– in Black Belly of the Tarantula, a 1971 Italian murder-mystery.

Bach’s starring performance as a Bond girl made the brown-haired beauty an all-time favorite and paved her acting career with gold.

After playing Major Anya Amasova, the fictional character part of the KGB, she had leading roles in Mad Magazine Presents Up the Academy, a 1980 film directed by Robert Downey Sr, and in Caveman, a 1981 slapstick comedy where she co-starred with Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long and Ringo Starr, now 82.

Starr plays Neanderthal lusting after Lana, played by Bach, but in the end, he dumps her and choses another mate.

The screenplay in no way reflects what happened in real life.

The pair saw each other at the Los Angeles airport, flying to the set of Caveman, which was filmed in Mexico.

Featured in a 1981 Playboy pictorial (per People), Bach said, “A lot of garbage has been written about us, none of it interesting,” she said. “The truth is, we weren’t together until the very end of Caveman. Working, we got along fine, but we each had other people, our respective friends. Then, all of a sudden, within a week–the last week of shooting–it just happened. We changed from friendly love to being in love.”

Speaking with the Irish Examiner in 2021, The Beatles superstar gushed over his wife, whom he married more than four decades ago.

“I love the woman. I loved her from when I first saw her at LAX in 1980. She was at the airport with a boyfriend and I was at the airport checking in, and we happened to be going to Mexico to do the same movie. And that’s how it happened,” Star recalled.  “I’m blessed she’s in my life, that’s all I can ever say.”

Starr, of supernova stardom, is the drummer for the most influential band of all time, The Beatles. And Bach was in the audience for a Beatles show at New York’s Shea Stadium in 1965, where as part of the Fab Four, he played alongside the late John Lennon and George Harrison, and Paul McCartney.

Bach admits that though she was there, she wasn’t the biggest Beatles fan. She was there with her friend Joe Walsh and her sister Marjorie, who was so wild about the band that she showed up wearing a Beatles wig.

“My sister Marjorie was crazy about the Beatles,” Bach told People in a 1981 interview. “I liked [Bob] Dylan, Ray Charles and the Rolling Stones.”

Marjorie went on and married Walsh, who became the Eagles guitarist in 1975. Walsh also played with his brother-in-law in Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, a live rock supergroup.

Only months after Lennon was killed, Bach and Starr married April 27, 1981 with a guest that included McCartney and Harrison.

The pair have been inseparable since.

Right before the pair wed, they were in a near-fatal crash, where the car they were driving swerved to avoid a truck and rolled over twice before coming to a stop.

Starr said after the accident, “We decided we wouldn’t spend any time apart. So far the longest break was five days, and that was too long. I want to live every minute with Barbara.”

They also entered rehab together in 1988 and have been sober since.

When the adorable couple celebrated their 40th anniversary in 2021, Starr posted a photo from their wedding day–McCartney and Harrison are also in the image–with the captioned, “It was 40 years ago today The love of my life said yes yes yes.”

The pair’s love spreads beyond their blended family–Starr has three kids with late wife Maureen Cox and Bach has two with her former husband, Augusto Gregorini–they also run a charity called The Lotus Foundation. The foundation supports various projects for animals, substance abuse, homelessness and cancer. Starr, also an artist, donates 100 percent of sales to the organization.

There’s no question that if they could, they’d be together “Eight Days a Week.”

“I love the man, and that’s it,” Bach said.

Starr adds, “There’s no escape … I think I love Barbara as much [today] as I did [when we met] – and I’m beyond blessed that she loves me and we’re still together.”

We love hearing about love! And the one that’s shared between the one-time Bond girl, Barbara Bach, and her Rockstar husband, Ringo Starr is so inspirational. We can’t wait to see what they continue do with their charity work and their lives!

At 75, American fashion designer Vera Wang proved once again that age is just a number as she hit the red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall, looking effortlessly glamorous in a strapless gown.

Cameras flashed, jaws dropped — she was the epitome of timeless elegance.

But while many praised her ageless beauty and daring style, not everyone was a fan of her fashion choice… and the internet had opinions.

Vera Wang’s outfit

The red carpet has been wild in early 2025 – I think we all remember the chaos Bianca Censori and Kanye West stirred up at the Grammys.

That drama had the internet in a full-blown meltdown, and it’s clear that celebrity fashion choices still have the power to stir up some serious reactions.

This weekend, it was time for yet another major event—the 2025 British Academy Film Awards, better known as the BAFTAs. The star-studded, prestigious night went down at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Sunday.

But it wasn’t a British star who turned heads at this year’s BAFTAs—it was none other than 75-year-old fashion legend Vera Wang, proving once again that she’s absolutely untouchable when it comes to style and grace.

The fashion icon’s name is known around the world, and so now is her apparent ability to stave off the ravages of time.

Gliding onto the red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall, Vera looked ageless in a breathtaking strapless gown. The show-stopping dress featured a plunging sweetheart neckline with a nude panel and a flowing white silk skirt, giving off pure elegance. But, in true Wang fashion, she added a bold twist — layering the delicate look with an oversized black leather jacket and statement square shades.

At first, she rocked the full edgy-meets-glam ensemble, but then? She ditched the jacket, striking powerful poses and owning the moment before the glitzy award ceremony kicked off. Fans were in awe — but, as always, not everyone was on board with her daring fashion choice.

If you take a look at social media reactions, it’s clear that Vera Wang’s BAFTA look didn’t sit well with everyone. In fact, most of the top comments on the Daily Mail’s post about the fashion icon were surprisingly negative.

”Her bra is upsidze down”

“She would have looked better if wearing a more appropriate outfit. She doesn’t look bad at 75, but the outfit doesn’t accentuate her looks,” one person commented.

Another chimed in with a harsher take: “Wish older women would wise up and stop trying to look thirty when they’re seventy… it just makes people either pity or mock them. This is sad, so sad to see.”

And the critiques kept coming—“She needs to start buying her clothes someplace else. And, someone please tell her that her bra is upside down,” another wrote.

Perhaps the harshest take of all? “C’mon. She looks like the corpse bride.”

At the same time, plenty of fans rushed to defend Vera Wang, praising her bold fashion choice. Opinions were definitely divided, but let’s be honest—this isn’t the first time Vera has made waves with her style. In fact, standing out is kind of her thing.

For decades, Vera Wang has been a pioneer in the fashion world, making a name for herself with her stunning wedding dress designs. Her gowns have been worn by everyone from Hollywood stars to royal brides. Known for her modern, effortlessly chic style, she’s always been willing to push the limits and redefine what elegance can be.

Take the 2024 Met Gala, for example. At 74, Vera turned heads in a daring sheer gown with a dramatic open back, proving that confidence and style have no age limit. The internet was obsessed, with fans calling her a living icon.

”I do eat McDonald’s”

Despite turning 76 this year, Vera Wang seems to defy time with her youthful energy and easygoing approach to life. And she doesn’t mind the buzz around her ageless look—many have jokingly said she’s “aging backwards.”

While many high-powered celebrities claim to get by on little sleep, Wang insists that rest is essential. ”Minimum, eight (hours a night). I don’t feel healthy unless I get eight,” she shared. It’s clear she values self-care.

As for her diet, Wang is refreshingly down-to-earth. She’s open about indulging in things like Dunkin’ Donuts, fast food, and even vodka. “I have my own vodka [line] and I don’t do Dunkin’ Donuts every day, but I’m not that rigid about food period,” she said. And yes, even Big Macs occasionally make their way into her office.

“I do eat McDonald’s, absolutely,” she said in 2023. “I order it every day, like two weeks on it, and then I’ll change.”

“Basically, I’ve worked my whole life, so it’s really been about work,” she went on. “I think work keeps you young and stimulated.”

What do you think to Vera Wang’s youthful look and her bold fashion choice? Let us know in the comments.