98.1 Minnesota’s New Country Classic Bonus – 5 Classic Hits Most Requested (VIDEOS)
Good morning, it’s another 98.1 Country Classic Show for April 12th. We’re on air at 98.1 FM, online and on your mobile device.
Today we’re offering five most-requested songs from the radio show to enjoy after the broadcast. Today we’re featuring Shelly West, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Waylon Jennings and Dolly Parton.
Shelly West – “Jose Cuervo” -- 1983
“Jose Cuervo” was written by Cindy Jordan in 1982 and recorded by Shelly West in February 1983. After a successful duet pairing with David Frizzell for three years, West went solo. “Jose Cuervo” is from the album, "West by West" and was a number one hit.
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Well it’s Sunday mornin’ and the sun is shinin’ in my eye that is open and my head is spinnin’.
Willie Nelson – “Always on my Mind” -- 1982
“Always on my Mind” is written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher and Mack James and recorded by Willie Nelson. The song raced to number one on Billboard Magazine’s Hot Country Singles chart in May of 1982. In February of 1983, Nelson won a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
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Maybe I didn’t love you quite as often as I could have; maybe I didn’t treat you quite as good as I should have.
George Strait – “I Cross my Heart” -- 1992
“I Cross my Heart” written by Eric Kaz and recorded by George Strait. It was released in September 1992 from the album, "Pure Country" and topped the country chart at number one.
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Waylon Jennings – “Clyde” -- 1980
“Clyde” was written by JJ Cale, a single from the album, "Music Man" which went to number seven on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
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Clyde plays electric bass, plays it with finesse and grace, set on the porch ain’t got shoes, pickin’ the bass and singin’ the blues.
Dolly Parton – “Love is Like a Butterfly” -- 1974
“Love is Like a Butterfly” is a song written and recorded by Dolly Parton. It was released in 1974 from the album of the same name. The song went to the top of the chart and stayed on the country chart for twelve weeks.
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Love is like a butterfly, as soft and gentle as a sigh.
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