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

Good morning and welcome to the 98.1 Country Classic Show.  Join me every Sunday between 9 am to 1 pm for the best in country classic music.

Today we’re offering a bonus of five most requested songs including a duet from Tammy Wynette and George Jones, Gene Watson, Johnny Cash, Ricky Van Shelton and Bobbie Gentry.

Tammy Wynette and George Jones – “Two Story House” -- 1980

Tammy Wynette wrote this song with David Lindsay and Glenn Tubb.  The song reached number two on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1980:

• Ronald Reagan is elected President
• New technology appears domestic camcorders and fax machines
• A US operation to free hostages in Iran, fails

We always wanted a big two story house, back when we lived in that two room shack, we wanted fame and fortune. 

Gene Watson – “Love in the Hot Afternoon” -- 1975

Vince Matthews and Kent Westbury wrote “Love in the Hot Afternoon” and was recorded by Gene Watson.  The song scored a number three on Billboards Hot Country Singles Chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1975:

• Microsoft is born
• Ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa disappears, never to be seen again
• Patty Hearst becomes most wanted and is arrested for armed robber

From somewhere outside, I hear a street vendor cry ‘file gumbo’ from my window I see him going down the street.

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

Kris Kristofferson wrote, “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” and recorded by Johnny Cash.  The song went to number one on the country chart.

IN THE NEWS IN 1970:

• The first Earth Day iss celebrated April 22^nd
• A cyclone in Bangladesh kills 500,000
• The cost of a gallon of gas is 36 cents

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.

Ricky Van Shelton – “Crime of Passion” -- 1987

“Crime of Passion” is written by Walt Aldridge and Mac McAnally and was recorded by Ricky Van Shelton.  It became a top ten hit resting at number seven.

IN THE NEWS IN 1987:

• In May, the US Supreme Court Rules Rotary Clubs must admit women
• No Smoking rules take effect in US federal buildings
• Prozac is released for use in the US by Eli-Lilly and Company

She had a ragtop Eldorado tuck and roll pleat, she picked me up in Colorado.

Bobbie Gentry – “Ode to Billie Joe” -- 1967

Bobbie Gentry wrote and recorded “Ode to Billie Joe.”  This song generated eight Grammy nominations, three wins for Bobbie Gentry.

IN THE NEWS IN 1967:

• Muhammad Ali is stripped of his boxing World Championship for refusing to be inducted into the US Army
• Interracial marriage is declared constitutional by the Supreme Court
• Jimmy Hoffa begins an eight-year prison term for defending the Union and jury tampering

It was the third of June, another sleepy dusty delta day, I was choppin’ cotton and my brother was balin’ hay.

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