98.1 Country Classic Bonus – 5 Country Classic Hits Most Requested [VIDEOS]

Good morning and welcome to the 98.1 Minnesota’s New Country Classic Show. We’re on air at 98.1 FM, online and on your mobile device.

Today we’re going to offer five of the most requested songs from the Classic Show to enjoy after the radio show. It’s an online bonus. Today we are featuring Merle Haggard, Highway 101, Alan Jackson, George Jones and a duet from Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.

Merle Haggard – “The Fightin’ Side of Me” -- 1970

“The Fightin’ Side of Me” is written and performed by Merle Haggard. The song was released in January of 1970. The Hagg will perform at the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Labor Day September 7^th and tickets are still available.

IN THE NEWS IN 1970:

Charles Manson convicted of murdering Sharon Tate and her unborn baby.
An earthquake hits Peru May 31^st killing 72,000 people.
And 18-year-olds are given the right to vote in federal elections.

I hear people talkin’ bad about the way we have to live here in this country, harpin’ on the wars we fight.

Highway 101 – “Cry, Cry, Cry” -- 1988

“Cry, Cry, Cry” is written by John Scott Sherrill and Don Devaney and performed by country music group Highway 101. The single went to number one on the Country Chart, released in January 1988.

IN THE NEWS IN 1988:

Pan Am Flight 103 explodes over Lockerbie, Scotland killing all 259 aboard and 11 on the ground December 21^st. Libyan terrorists are suspected.
Prozac is introduced as an anti-depressant.
And preacher Jimmy Swaggart admits to being with prostitutes.

It’s just a little creek now, but when the rain comes down it’s gonna be a ragin’ river.

Alan Jackson – “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” -- 1995

This song was co-written by Alan Jackson along with Ron Jackson and Andy Lofton. Recorded by Alan Jackson and released in May 1995, it became a number one hit for Alan Jackson. Alan Jackson will appear at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand August 30^th.

IN THE NEWS IN 1995:

Israelis and Palestinians agree on transferring the West Bank to the Arabs on September 24^th.
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin slain by Jewish extremist at a Peace Rally November 4^th
And in the US the Million Man March draws hundreds-of-thousands of black men to the US capital October 16^th.

Well I was sitting in a Roadhouse down on highway 41, you were wiping off some ketchup on a table that was done.

George Jones – “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” -- 1985

“Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” is written by Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes. It was recorded by George Jones reaching number three on the Hot Country Singles Chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1985:

Rock Hudson dies of AIDS at age 59.
British Scientist report the opening of an enormous hole in the Earth’s ozone layer over Antarctica.
Soviet Leader Konstantin Chernenko dies at age 73 and is replaced by Mikhail Gorbachev.

You know this old world is full of singers, but just a few are chosen.

Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn – “I Still Believe In Waltzes” -- 1981

This song is written by Michael Hughes, Bob Dennis and Johnny Macrae. Recorded as a duet by Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, the song went to number two on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1981:

Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer in February.
MTV starts broadcasting.
And Sandra Day O’Connor takes her seat as the first female Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court.

I pushed him away and carefully said I’m just not that kind of girl.

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