The Best of Country 1960s

“Big Bad John” is a country song that was written and originally performed by the American country singer Jimmy Dean. The song tells a story typical of American folklore, and the title of the song was also used as the title of a 1990 TV movie starring Dean. The song went to number one on the pop chart, the country chart, and even on the Easy Listening chart.

“Crazy” is a song that was written by the American country singer and songwriter Willie Nelson and turned into a hit by the American country singer Patsy Cline in 1961. Cline’s version of the song charted on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also crossed over to the pop charts. It is featured on Cline’s album Showcase.  It was Cline's only top 10 hit on the Hot 100.

“Distant Drums” is a song that was recorded by the American country singer Jim Reeves and became his only UK number one hit posthumously in the UK in 1966, two years after Reeves died in a plane crash in July 1964. The single topped the US country charts and became his most successful posthumous single.

“Galveston” is a song that was written by Jimmy Webb and became popular when recorded by the American country singer Glen Campbell. He recorded the song with the instrumental backing of members of The Wrecking Crew. The song went to number one on the country music charts and also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts. The song tells about a soldier waiting to go into battle, thinking of the woman he loves in his hometown of Galveston, Texas.

“King of the Road” is a song that was written by the American country singer Roger Miller. The lyrics tell of the life of a traveling hobo who even if he has little money, loves his freedom and thinks of himself as “king of the road.” It became a big hit for Miller and won him five Grammy Awards, including a Grammy for Best Country and Western Album, The Return of Roger Miller.

“Little Green Apples” is a song that was written by Bobby Russell and originally recorded by the American recording artist Roger Miller. It became a big hit for the American singer O.C. Smith and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles charts as well as on the UK Singles chart.

“Mule Skinner Blues” is a classic country song that was written by the American country singer and songwriter Jimmie Rogers. It is a classic country song.

“Ode to Billie Joe” is a song that was written and recorded by the American singer and songwriter Bobbie Gentry. It became the title track on her debut album. The song went to the top of the Billboard Pop Singles chart and charted on the Adult Contemporary, Hot R&B Singles, and the Hot Country Songs. The song takes the form of a first-person narrative, performed in a half-spoken style by the daughter of a family, over sparse acoustic guitar accompaniment with strings in the background. It tells of a rural Mississippi family's reaction to the news of the suicide of Billie Joe McAllister, a local boy to whom the daughter has a connection unbeknownst to her family.

“Ring of Fire” is a song that was written by the American singer and songwriters June Carter and Merle Kilgore. The original recording was by June’s sister, Anita Carter. The song was popularized by the American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash in 1963. Cash’s version went to number one on the country chart and was certified Gold by the RIAA. His version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.