“The Grand Tour” – George Jones (1974)
admin “The Grand Tour,” released in 1974, is a poignant country ballad that became a signature song for the legendary George Jones. Penned by Norris Wilson, George Richey, and Carmol Taylor,…
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“You’ve Never Been This Far Before” – Conway Twitty (1973)
Conway Twitty, a legendary figure in country music, released “You’ve Never Been This Far Before” in 1973. The song served as the title track for his album of the same…
“Help Me Make It Through the Night” – Sammi Smith (1970)
“Help Me Make It Through the Night” is a classic country song that was released in 1970 by American singer-songwriter Sammi Smith. It quickly became a massive hit, reaching number…
“The Battle of New Orleans” – Johnny Horton (1959, but popular into 70s)
“The Battle of New Orleans” is a classic American folk song, popularized by country music singer Johnny Horton in 1959. The song tells the fictionalized story of Andrew Jackson’s victory…
“Say It Again” – Don Williams (1975)
Don Williams, often referred to as the “Gentle Giant” of country music, released “Say It Again” in 1975 as the lead single from his album, “Volume 1”. This song marked…
“I Believe in You” – Don Williams (1979)
Don Williams, often referred to as the “Gentle Giant” of country music, released “I Believe in You” in 1979 as the title track of his album. It was a pivotal…
“Stand by Your Man” – Tammy Wynette (1968, but prominent in 70s)
“Stand by Your Man,” a classic country song, was released in 1968 by the renowned singer Tammy Wynette. Although it was initially released in 1968, the song gained immense popularity…
“If I Could Only Win Your Love” – Emmylou Harris (1974)
“If I Could Only Win Your Love” is a timeless country ballad originally penned by the Louvin Brothers in 1958. The song, with its poignant lyrics and heartfelt melody, quickly…
“Funny Face” – Donna Fargo (1972)
Donna Fargo, a North Carolina native, emerged on the country music scene in the early 1970s with a distinctive voice and a knack for storytelling. Her debut album, The Happiest…
“Broken Lady” – Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers (1975)
“Broken Lady” is a poignant country ballad written and recorded by Larry Gatlin, the lead singer of the American country music group, The Gatlin Brothers. The song was released in…