Thursday, April 11, 2013

April 12 in Country Music History

In 1925, Ned Miller was born in Raines, Utah.  He was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who had to Top Tens, "From A Jack To A King" and "Do What You Do Do Well". 

In 1936, singer-songwriter Judy Lynn was born in Boise, Idaho.  Her biggest hit was the Top Ten "Footsteps Of A Fool", and she retired in 1980 to further her religious work. 

In 1964, singer/songwriter Deryl Dodd was born in Comanche, Texas.  Beset by illnesses, and things beyond his control, his biggest hit was probably his version of "That's How I Got To Memphis".  I think it is the best of ALL versions, and is definitely on my playlist.

In 1969, Loretta Lynn topped the charts with "Woman Of The World (Leave My World Alone".

In 1975, Merle Haggard went to the top of the charts with a song about Dolly Parton, "Always Wanting You".  It stayed at Number One for two weeks.

In 1980, Charley Pride was atop the charts with his version of the "Honky Tonk Blues".

In 1986, Alabama was again at the top of the charts with "She And I".

In 1997, Clay Walker went to the top of the charts with "Rumor Has It".  It stayed there two weeks.  

In 1999, country music lost a real friend in the singer we all came to know as Boxcar Willie.  He will forever be remembered as one who loved Hank Williams songs, and train songs.