The Best of Country 1970s

“Before the Next Teardrop Falls” is a song that was written by Vivian Keith and Ben Peters and became a country hit when it was recorded by the Mexican-American singer Freddy Fender. It became a crossover hit and went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Blanket on the Ground” is a song that was written by Roger Bowling and recorded by the American country singer Billie Jo Spears. It came out in 1975 as the second single and title track from the album of the same name.

“Blue Bayou” is a song that was written by American singer and songwriter Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Originally recorded by Orbison in 1963 it became a big country hit in 1977 when Linda Ronstadt recorded her version. It became her signature song.

“Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” is a song that was written by Fred Rose. It was originally recorded by the American country music singer and songwriter Elton Britt in 1946. The song became a big country hit when it was recorded by the American singer and songwriter Willie Nelson in 1975. It is featured on his album Red Headed Stranger. The song became Nelson’s first number one hit and charted on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Billboard Hot 100 charts. It won Nelson the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male.

“Country Bumpkin” is a song that was written by Don Wayne. It was recorded by the American country music artist Cal Smith. The song was released in 1974 as the first single and title track from the album of the same name. It became Smith’s second number one hit on the country chart. The song won for Song of the Year.

“The Gambler” is a song that was written by Don Schlitz and made into a hit by the American country singer Kenny Rogers. The song was released at the title track from the album of the same name in 1978. Rogers’ version went to the top of the charts and also made its way to the pop charts. It won him the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.

“The Happiest Girl in the Whole USA” is a song that was written, composed, and recorded by the American country singer and songwriter Donna Fargo. It became her signature song and a number one country hit in 1972. The song also crossed over to the pop chart and charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Easy Listening Singles charts. The song earned Fargo the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female.

“Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” is a song that was written by Ben Peters and recorded by the American country music artist Charley Pride. It came out in 1971 as the first single from the album Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs. It became on of his signature tunes and went to the top of the country charts and crossed over and reached the Top 40 on the pop charts. The song also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was at the Top Ten on the Adult Contemporary chart.

“Margaritaville” is a song that was written and recorded by the American singer and songwriter Jimmy Buffett. It is featured on his 1977 album Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Altitudes. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, Easy Listening, and Hot Country Songs charts. After Buffett’s death on September 1, 2023, the song re-entered the Top 40 for the week ending September 16, 2023.

“Rhinestone Cowboy” is a song that was written and recorded by Larry Weiss in 1974. The song became a country hit when it was recorded by the American country singer Glen Campbell and became one of his signature songs. The song came out for Campbell as the lead single and title track from his album of the same name. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Billboard Hot 100 charts.