Eddie Rabbitt hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts this day in 1981 (1/17). We lost Eddie in 1997 to lung cancer, but during the 70's, 80's & 90s he had 30 top 10 singles. Probably his biggest was "I Love A Rainy Night," enjoy the video below. If you enjoy the Classic Country Nation blog, click around on a couple of ad links or you can purchase music through the following links to help us out. 'I Love A Rainy Night' mp3 DownloadEddie Rabbitt CD'sEddie Rabbitt DVD's
On this day in 1986 The Highwaymen album was certified Gold. The Highwaymen were a Who's Who of Country Legends which included Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. Also on this day in 1978 Ronnie Milsap hit #1 with "Almost Like A Song." Then on this day in 1979 Eddie Rabbitt began a 3-week run at the top spot with "Every Which Way But Loose." For more Classic Country, click here.
Big stuff happened on this day in Country Music history. 1981 Eddie Rabbitt scored #1 on the Billboard charts with "I Love A Rainy Night." In 1973 Epic Records released Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors." And birthday wishes to Steve Earle who was born on this day in 1955. Enjoy the videos below (Sorry, could get a Steve Earle video)If you would like more information on any of their music click the following links: Eddie Rabbitt, Charlie Rich, Steve Earle