Although I grew up in New York, my earliest childhood memories include country music. During the late ‘70s and early ‘80s some country songs became crossover hits and were popular all over the radio. This was before America's airwaves became so segregated and it was still possible to hear soul, pop, rock, and country all on the same station. I rediscovered country music in my late teens after taking home Hank Williams and Johnny Cash CDs from the local public library and was surprised to find their music and attitude fit in nicely with my punk heroes. Here are more of my favorite country songs I’ve collected over the years. Enjoy!
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| Patsy Cline |
01. Crystal Gayle – “Talking in Your Sleep” (1978)
02. Townes Van Zandt – “Pancho and Lefty” (1972)
03. Johnny Cash – “Big Iron” (2002)
04. Mary Chapin Carpenter – “Stones in the Road” (1994)
05. Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes – “Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer” (1980)
06. Marty Robbins – “They’re Hanging Me Tonight” (1959)
07. Tammy Wynette – “Stand by Your Man” (1968)
08. Patsy Cline – “Crazy” (1961)
09. Hank Williams – “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” (1949)
10. Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton – “We’ve Got Tonight” (1983)
11. John Denver – “Calypso” (1975)
12. Patsy Cline – “Walkin’ After Midnight” (1961)
13. Johnny Lee – “Lookin’ for Love” (1980)
14. Asleep at the Wheel feat. Dixie Chicks – “Roly Poly” (1999)
15. Lone Justice – “Ways to Be Wicked” (1985)
16. Bill Monroe & His Blue Grass Boys – “You’re Drifting Away” (1953)
17. Lucinda Williams – “Which Will” (1992)
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| Kenny Rogers |
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