Saturday, December 5, 2009

Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia



It was on this day in 1978 that the Charlie Daniels Band walked into a Nashville studio and record the song "The Devil Went Down To Georgia." Enjoy the video below of a live performance of this song. Keep It Classic! - Trooper







Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Randy Travis - It's Just A Matter Of Time


On this day in 1989, Randy Travis took the song "It's Just A Matter Of Time" to the top of the Billboard Country Chart. But it wasn't the first time the song had listed on the charts. Sonny James took it to #1 in February 1970 and Glen Campbell took it to #7 in 1985. Enjoy the video from Randy below.

Keep It Classic, Trooper




Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl


It was on this day in 1973 that Charlie Rich took "The Most Beautiful Girl" to the top of the Billboard Country Singles chart. Enjoy the video below and Keep It Classic!

Trooper






Monday, November 23, 2009

Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man


It was on this day, November 23, 1968 that Tammy Wynette took "Stand By Your Man" to the top of the Billboard Country charts. The song also crossed onto the Pop Charts peaking at #19, and was released in the UK in 1975 peaking at #1 as well.
Keep It Classic!
-Trooper

Monday, November 16, 2009

Patsy Cline - I Fall To Pieces

It was on this day in 1960 that Patsy Cline walked into a recording studio and recorded "I Fall To Pieces." Check out this classic recording from the Glenn Reeves Show in 1963.

Keep It Classic!
Trooper


Thursday, November 12, 2009

Statler Brothers - "More Than A Name On A Wall."

Sorry it's one day late, but I was driving around my hometown yesterday and heard this song on the radio. Everytime I hear this song it sets me back! Thanks to all those how have served and are serving our country. God Bless you all. Enjoy the video from the Statler Brothers, "More Than A Name On A Wall."

Keep It Classic!
Trooper

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Happy Birthday Donna Fargo

Happy Birthday today to Yvonne Vaughn, better known as Donna Fargo who was born on this day in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Donna took 6 songs to the top of the Billboard Country charts including 1972's "Happiest Girl In the Whole USA." Enjoy the video below.

Keep It Classic!
-Trooper