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

Good morning and welcome to the 98.1 Country Classic Show on this Memorial Day weekend.  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 Loretta Lynn, George Jones, The Judds, Sammy Kershaw and Johnny Cash.

Loretta Lynn – “Out of My Head and Back in My Bed” -- 1977

A single written by Peggy Forman, it became Loretta Lynn’s twelfth -- and last  -- number one on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1977:

• The Neutron bomb is developed
• Lasers are first used to initiate a fusion reaction.

Lyin’ alone in this big old bed, I got you on my mind, I said when you left I could make it by myself.

George Jones – “Her Name Is” -- 1976

Written by Bobby Braddock, the song scored a number three position on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1976:

• The US Supreme Court rules blacks and other minorities are entitled to retroactive job seniority
• America celebrates its Bicentennial on July 4^th
• The US Navy tests the Tomahawk cruise missile

Oh I love her and just can’t live without her and I’ve got the urge to tell the world about her.

The Judds – “Grandpa Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days” -- 1986

Jamie O’Hara wrote this song; it became The Judds' sixth number one on the Billboard Country Chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1986:

• Space Shuttle Challenger explodes after launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida killing all seven aboard on January 28^th
• The Senate Judiciary Committee approves William H. Rehnquist as Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court

Grandpa tell me ‘bout the good old days, sometimes it feels like this world's gone crazy.

Sammy Kershaw – “Third Rate Romance” -- 1994

Russell Smith wrote this song and was covered by Sammy Kershaw in 1994.  It peaked at number two on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1994:

• The US sends forces to Persian Gulf
• Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is attacked on January 6^th

Sittin’ in at a tiny table in a ritzy restaurant, she was starin’ at her coffee cup.

Johnny Cash – “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” -- 1970

Kris Kristofferson wrote the song.  Ray Stevens first recorded the song then Kristofferson released his version.  It was Johnny Cash’s version that made it number one.

IN THE NEWS IN 1970:

• An earthquake kills more than 50,000 in Peru on May 31^st
• Egyptian President Nasser dies and is replaced by Anwar El-Sadat

Well I woke up Sunday morning with no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt and the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad.

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