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

Good morning country classic fans and welcome to the 98.1 Country Classic Radio Show.  You can join us every Sunday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the best in classic country music.  We’re on air at 98.1 FM Minnesota’s New Country, online and on your mobile device.

Today we’re going to offer you a bonus of five of the most requested songs from the 98.1 Country Classic Radio Show.  Today we are featuring Loretta Lynn, Mel McDaniel, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton and George Strait.

Loretta Lynn – “Fist City” -- 1968

“Fist City” is written and recorded by Loretta Lynn and the song was released in 1968.  Lynn wrote “Fist City” in response to a woman who began pursuing her husband, Doolittle, while Lynn was touring.  Lynn’s marriage was often tumultuous.  “Fist City” is one of several songs that got Lynn banned from country music radio in the 1960s for her controversial themes.

IN THE NEWS IN 1968:

• On March 31st, President Johnson announces he will not seek another term.
• Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy are assassinated.
• And in August, Mayor Daley opens the Democratic National Convention in Chicago which nominates Minnesota’s Hubert Humphrey for President.

 

You’ve been makin’ your brags around town that you’ve been lovin’ with my man, but that man I love when he picks up trash he puts it in a garbage can.

Mel McDaniel – “Stand Up” -- 1985

“Stand Up” is written by Bruce Channel, Ricky Rector and Sonny Throckmorton and recorded by Mel McDaniel.  The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1985:

• Bangladesh is hit by a tropical cyclone and storm surge which kills approximately 10,000 people.
• Famous Route 66 is officially decommissioned.
• And Microsoft Corporation releases the first version of Windows, Windows One.

 

Ever had a hot date, one a those can’t wait, things go a little too far.

Ronnie Milsap – “All is Fair in Love and War” -- 1992

This song is written by Tim Nichols and Robert Byrne and recorded by Ronnie Milsap.  The song was released in February 1992 reaching number eleven on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1992:

• Four officers acquitted in Los Angeles beating of Rodney King; violence erupts in L.A. on April 29^th.
• U.S. Forces leave Philip[pines ending nearly a century of American military presence on November 24^th.

Now the first is that there ain’t no rules, some you win and some you lose.

Dolly Parton – “Why’d You Come In Here Looking Like That” -- 1989

Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas wrote this number one hit for Dolly Parton.  It was released in May 1989 from the album, "White Limozeen."

IN THE NEWS IN 1989:

• U.S. Troops invade Panama seeking capture of General Manuel Noriega December 20^th.
• Army General Collin Powell becomes the first black chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff.
• And America’s beloved comedian Lucille Ball dies at age 87.

Why’d you come in here lookin’ like that in your cowboy boots and your painted on jeans.

George Strait – “Check Yes or No” -- 1995

Danny Wells and Dana Hunt wrote “Check Yes or No” and recorded by George Strait.  This song peaked at number one on the Billboard Country Chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1995:

• December 14^th a somber ceremony marks the official beginning of peace in the Balkans as the President of Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia signs a treaty to end three-and-a-half years of war.
• And U.S. rescues Mexico’s economy with 20 billion dollar aid program February 21^st.

It started way back in third grade, I was to sit beside EmmyLou Hayes.

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