“If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” – Olivia Newton-John (1974)
admin Olivia Newton-John, an Australian-born singer and actress, released “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” in 1974 as the lead single from her eponymous album. This song marked a significant…
Country
“Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” – Charley Pride (1970)
Charley Pride, a groundbreaking country music artist, released “Is Anybody Goin’ to San Antone” in 1970. Pride, who was Black, faced significant racial barriers in the predominantly white country music…
“The Wurlitzer Prize (I Don’t Want to Get Over You)” – Waylon Jennings (1977)
“The Wurlitzer Prize (I Don’t Want to Get Over You)” is a classic country song recorded by American singer-songwriter Waylon Jennings. It was released in September 1977 as the first…
“Satin Sheets” – Jeanne Pruett (1973)
Jeanne Pruett, a country music singer from Arkansas, released “Satin Sheets” in 1973 as the title track of her debut album. The song was written by Bill Anderson and Kent…
“She’s Got You” – Loretta Lynn (1977)
Loretta Lynn, a country music icon, released “She’s Got You” in 1977 as the lead single from her album “I Remember Patsy.” The song marked a significant turning point in…
“Old Flame” – Alabama (1979)
Alabama, a country music group formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in the 1960s, achieved mainstream success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with their blend of traditional country and…
“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” – Vicki Lawrence (1972)
“The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” is a country song that was released in 1972 by American singer-actress Vicki Lawrence. The song was written by Jerry Crutchfield and…
“Delta Dawn” – Tanya Tucker (1972)
“Delta Dawn” is a country song that catapulted 13-year-old Tanya Tucker to stardom in 1972. Written by Larry Butler and Mac Gayden, the song tells the tale of a young…
“Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town” – Charley Pride (1974)
Charley Pride, a pioneering African American country music singer, released “Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town” in 1974 as a single from his album of the same name. The song, written…
“Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way” – Waylon Jennings (1975)
Waylon Jennings, a prominent figure in the outlaw country movement, released “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?” in 1975. The song was a pivotal moment in the evolution…