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

Welcome to the 98.1 Country Classic Show on this first weekend in November. You can join me from 9 am to 1 pm for the best in country classic music at 98.1 FM Minnesota’s New Country, online and on your mobile device.

Today we’re offering a bonus of the most requested songs from the radio show featuring John Anderson, John Conlee, Conway Twitty, Silvia and Tanya Tucker.

John Anderson – “I’m Just Old Chunk of Coal” -- 1981

A song written by Billy Joe Shaver, "Chunk of Coal" reached number four on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart.

In the news in 1981:

America's space shuttle "Columbia" soars into space for the first time Muhammad Ali retires with
Muhammad Ali retires with a career record of 55 wins and 5 defeats

Hey I’m just an old chunk of coal but I’m gonna be a diamond someday, I’m gonna grow and glow till I’m so blue pure perfect.

John Conlee – “Domestic Life” -- 1987

This song reached number four on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart. It was written by J.D. Martin and Gary Harrison from the album “American Faces.”

In the news in 1987:

Prozac makes its debut in the United States
Condom commercials begin to appear on TV for the first time
The Gary Hart scandal with model Donna Rice destroys his career

Cruising in my station wagon, trying to keep my muffler from dragging, sometimes it seems so defeating.

Conway Twitty – “Play Guitar Play” -- 1977

This song became Conway Twitty’s 19^th number one country hit on the country chart and the song was also written and recorded by Conway.

In the news in 1977:

Dorothy Benham from Edina, Minnesota began her reign as Miss America
The New York City blackouts last for 25 hours and results in looting and disorder

Play guitar, play, take me back to yesterday, let me see cotton growing in the fields.

Sylvia – “Nobody” -- 1982

A song written by Kye Flemming and Dennis Morgan, “Nobody” was her second and final number one country hit.

In the news in 1982:

The first issue of USA today is published
A severe recession begins in the United States
Time Magazine’s "Man of the Year" is -- the computer

Sittin’ in a restaurant, she walked by, I seem to recall that certain look in your eye, I said who’s that? You said with a smile ‘oh it’s nobody, oh nobody.