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

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Today we’re featuring Johnny Cash, John Conlee, a duet from Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius, Crystal Gayle and the Kendalls.

Johnny Cash – “Get Rhythm” -- 1969

This song is written by Johnny Cash and released as a single in September 1969.  The song reached number 23 on the Country Chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1969:

• Richard Nixon is inaugurated as the 37^th President of the Great USA
• Apollo astronauts take a first walk on the moon July 20^th
• The use of DDT is banned in residential areas

Hey get rhythm when you get the blues, c’mon get rhythm when you get the blues.

 

John Conlee – “Busted” -- 1982

“Busted” is written by Harlan Howard in 1962.  The song was covered by many artists including John Conlee in 1982.  Conlee scored a top ten country hit in 1982 topping the chart at number six.

IN THE NEWS IN 1982:

• British overcome Argentina in the Falklands War
• The first CD player is sold
• The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is dedicated

The bills are all do, the babies need shoes, I’m busted, cotton is down to quarter a pound, I’m busted.

Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius – “I Don’t Want to Have to Marry You” -- 1976

Fred Imus and Phil Sweet wrote this song and recorded by Jim Ed Brown and Helen Cornelius.  The recording went to the number one on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1976:

• President Ford signs the Federal Election Campaign Act in May.
• Jimmy Carter elected President
• Apple Computer Company is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak

I don’t want to have to marry you, I don’t want to have to say I do, I want our love to be free.

Crystal Gayle – “Too Many Lovers” -- 1981

“Too Many Lovers” is written by Sam Hogin, Ted Lindsay and Mark True and recorded by Crystal Gayle.  The song topped the chart at number one.

IN THE NEWS IN 1981:

• US-Iran agreement frees 52 hostages held in Tehran
• The FDA approves the use of the artificial sweetner, Nutrasweet
• Muhammad Ali retires with a career record of 55 wins and 5 defeats

You gotta be rough, you gotta be tough, if you’re gonna fall in love these days. 

 

The Kendalls – “Thank God for the Radio” -- 1984

Max Barnes and Robert Jones wrote “Thank God for the Radio.”  The Kendalls recorded this song reaching number one on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1984:

• Apple introduces the Macintosh personal computer
• Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated
• The Olympic games are held in Los Angeles

At the wrong end of the Highway, when the long night has no end, when there’s no one there beside me til I hold you once again. 

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