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

Good morning, country classic fans and welcome to the 98.1 FM Country Classic Radio Show.  You can join us every Sunday between 9 am and 1 pm 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 a bonus of five of the most requested songs from the 98.1 Country Classic Show.  Today we are featuring Suzy Bogguss, Glen Campbell, Mel Tillis, Kenny Rogers and Garth Brooks.

Suzy Bogguss – “Aces” -- 1992

“Aces” is written by Cheryl Wheeler and recorded by Suzy Bogguss, from the album of the same name.  This song peaked at number nine on the Country Singles Chart in July 1992.

IN THE NEWS IN 1992:

• On June 16^th, Minnesota experiences its busiest tornado day ever with 27 recorded twisters, the largest tornado is an F5 that struck Chandler, Minnesota killing one.
• President Bush pardons former Reagan administration officials involved in Iran-Contra affair on December 24^th.
• Johnny Carson hosts the Tonight Show for the last time. He ruled late night television for 30 years.

My old friend said to me, that I’m not being what I’m supposed to be.

Glen Campbell – “Sunflower” -- 1977

Neil Diamond wrote “Sunflower.” The song was recorded by Glen Campbell and released in June 1977.  The song topped the country chart at number four.

IN THE NEWS IN 1977:

• New York City blackout lasts for 25 hours and results in looting and disorder.
• Seattle Slew becomes only the 10^th horse to win the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes on May 7^th.
• The World Trade Center in New York is completed.

Sunflower, good morning, you sure do make it like a sunny day, sunflower, fair warning.

Mel Tillis – “I Believe In You” -- 1978

This song is written by Gene Dunlap and Buddy Cannon and recorded by Mel Tillis.  This  was Tillis’ fourth number one on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1978:

• Jim Jones’ followers commit mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana on November 18^th.
• Minnesota favorite song Hubert Humphrey dies in January.
• Illinois Bell Company introduces first ever cellular mobile phone system.

I believe in you, this is all I need to be bound to use the same as free.

Kenny Rogers – “Coward of the County” -- 1979

Roger Bowling and Bill Wheeler wrote “Coward of the County.’  A million selling gold certified record, it was one of Kenny Rogers' biggest hits, topping the chart at number one.

IN THE NEWS IN 1979:

• 52 American’s are taken hostage in Tehran, Iran for 444 days, four days later ABC’s Nightline premiered centering on the crisis.
• The Minnesota Daily publishes its “Christ Speaks!”  Parody issue featuring sexual references, promoting the U of M administration to try to take back a portion of the Daily’s student activity fee, a court takes a dim view of the U of M’s attempt to interfere with the First Amendment.

Everyone considered him the coward of the county; he never stood one single time.

Garth Brooks – “The Dance” -- 1990

“The Dance” is written by Tony Arata and recorded by Garth Brooks.  This song is considered a signature song for Brooks.

IN THE NEWS IN 1990:

• 99% of US households have at least one radio with the average owning five.
• The F.D.A. approves use of the surgically implanted contraceptive Norplant.
• During February of 1990, Nelson Mandela iss released from prison in South Africa after 27 years of imprisonment.

Looking back on the memory of the dance we shared ‘neath the stars above.

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