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

Good Morning and welcome to the 98.1 Country Classic Show.  You can join me from 9 am to 1 pm for the very best in country classic music at 98.1 FM Minnesota’s New Country, online and on your mobile device.

Today we’re featuring Ed Bruce, Kenny Rogers, The Judds, Connie Smith and George Strait.

Ed Bruce – “My First Taste of Texas” -- 1983

Ed Bruce wrote the song with Ronnie Rogers.  The song reached number six on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1983:

• The first mobile phones are introduced to the public by the Motorola Company
• The final episode of M.A.S.H. airs with a record 125 million viewers

My first tasted of Texas had blue eyes and golden hair, beneath the Tennessee silver moon we found a feeling we could share.

Kenny Rogers – “Love Will Turn You Around” -- 1982

Kenny Rogers co-wrote the song with Thom Schuyler, David Malloy and Even Stevens.  It is also the theme song to Rogers 1982 film ‘Six Pack.’  The song topped the chart at number one.

IN THE NEWS IN 1982:

• John W. Hinckley Jr. is found not guilty because of insanity in shooting of President Reagan
• Prince William is born on June 21, 1982

The Judds – “Mama He’s Crazy” -- 1984

The mother-daughter duo was propelled to superstar status with this song.  It was the duo’s second single from their debut album, “Naomi and Wynonna.”  It became a number one hit.  Kenny O’Dell wrote the song.

IN THE NEWS IN 1984:

• Italy and the Vatican agree to end Roman Catholicism as a state religion
• Apple introduces the user friendly Macintosh personal computer
• The Summer Olympic Games of the XXIII Olympiad are held in Los Angeles

Mama I found someone, like you said would come along, he’s a sight, so unlike.

Connie Smith – “Once a Day” -- 1964

This song peaked at number one on the country chart the week of November 28, 1964 and stayed at that position for eight weeks.  Bill Anderson wrote this smash country hit.

IN THE NEWS IN 1964:

• Jack Ruby is convicted of murder in the slaying of Lee Harvey Oswald
• The Boston Strangler Albert DeSalvo is captured

When you found somebody new I thought I never would forget you, for I thought then I never could.

George Strait – “Blue Clear Sky” -- 1996

Bob DiPieo, John Jarrad and Mark Sanders wrote “Blue Clear Sky” and recorded by George Strait.  This song topped the chart at number one.

IN THE NEWS IN 1996:

• Britain alarmed by an outbreak of “Mad Cow” disease
• Republican convention nominates Bob Dole and Jack Kemp
• Democrats nominate incumbents Bill Clinton and Al Gore who win the National election.

You swear you’ve had enough, you’re ready to give up on that little lie they call love.

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