What singer, who originally sang a song included as the third single in Mel McDaniel's 1980 album "I'm Countryfied" had the nickname "Gentle Giant"?
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Louisiana Saturday Night "Louisiana Saturday Night" is a song written by Bob McDill and recorded by American country music artist, Mel McDaniel. It was released in March 1981 as the third single from McDaniel's 1980 album, "I'm Countryfied". The song was originally sung by Don Williams. The song is often mistakenly attributed to popular country music bands Alabama (band) and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Adding to the confusion, Tom. T Hall wrote an earlier, unrelated song by the same name. Hall's "Louisiana Saturday Night" was recorded by Mamou, Louisiana's Jimmy C. Newman in 1967.
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Don Williams Don Williams (born Donald Ray Williams; May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country hits. His straightforward yet smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and imposing build earned him the nickname: "Gentle Giant" of country music.
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The Legend of Wooley Swamp "The Legend Of Wooley Swamp" is a song written, composed, and recorded by the Charlie Daniels Band. It was released in August 1980 as the second single from the album "Full Moon," which was later certified platinum.
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Sweet Merilee "Sweet Merilee" is a song by American rock musician Donnie Iris from his 1981 album "King Cool". The song was released as a single and reached #80 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 charts and #31 on the U.S. "Billboard" Mainstream Rock Tracks charts.
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Johnny Bush Johnny Bush (born February 17, 1935 as John Bush Shinn III in Houston, Texas) is a country music singer, songwriter, and drummer. Bush, nicknamed the "Country Caruso," is best known for his distinctive voice and as the writer of "Whiskey River," a top-ten hit for himself and Willie Nelson's signature song. He is still popular in his native Texas.
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Major Moves Major Moves is a studio album by American country music artist Hank Williams Jr. It was released by Warner Bros. Records in May 1984. "Attitude Adjustment," "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" and the title track were released as singles. The album reached #1 on the Top Country Albums chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
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Little Man (Alan Jackson song) "Little Man" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in May 1999 as the fourth and final single from his album "High Mileage". The song topped at number three on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles charts, and four on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart. It was also Jackson's first single to reach the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #39.
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Misery and Gin "Misery and Gin" is a song written by Snuff Garrett and John Durrill, and recorded by American country music artist Merle Haggard. It was released in June 1980 as the first single from the album "Back to the Barrooms". "Misery and Gin" reached number 3 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and peaked at number 4 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks.
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Three Days (Willie Nelson song) "Three Days" is a song written by Willie Nelson. It was originally recorded by American country music artist Faron Young on his 1961 album "The Young Approach". Young's version was released as a single in January 1962 and peaked at number 7 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart.
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Dancin' Cowboys "Dancin' Cowboys" is a song written by David Bellamy, and recorded by American country music duo The Bellamy Brothers. It was released in May 1980 as the second single from the album "You Could Get Crazy". "Dancin' Cowboys" was The Bellamy Brothers third number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart.
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Lefty Frizzell William Orville Frizzell, known as Lefty Frizzell (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975), was an American country music singer-songwriter and honky-tonk singer. A vocalist who set the style of singing "the country way" for the generations that followed, Frizzell became one of the most successful and influential artists of country music throughout his career. He gained prominence in 1950 after two major hits, and throughout the decade was a very popular country performer. He smoothed out the rough edges of a honky tonk song by sounding out syllables longer and singing longer. Because of this, his music become much more mainstream without losing its honky-tonk attitude and persona.
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My Kinda Lover "My Kinda Lover" is the title of a hit song written and performed by American rock singer and guitarist Billy Squier. It was the third and final single released from his Triple Platinum 1981 album "Don't Say No", following "In the Dark".
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Lady (Kenny Rogers song) "Lady" is a song written by Lionel Richie and first recorded by American country artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in September 1980 on the album "Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hits."
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Peaceful (song) "Peaceful" is a song written by Kenny Rankin, and recorded by several artists. It is best known in the hit singles for Georgie Fame (1969) and Helen Reddy (1973).
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Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind" is a song written by Tim Johnson, Don Poythress and Wynn Varble, and recorded by American country artist Kellie Pickler. It was released as the third and final single from her debut album, "Small Town Girl".
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Gone Too Far (Eddie Rabbitt song) "Gone Too Far" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in February 1980 as the third single from the album "Loveline". "Gone Too Far" was Eddie Rabbitt's sixth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart. It was written by Rabbitt, Even Stevens and David Malloy.
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Bill Lister "Big Bill" Lister (January 5, 1923 – December 1, 2009) was an American honky tonk country music singer. Born Weldon E. Lister, he was nicknamed "Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy," standing over 6-foot-7 without his cowboy boots and hat.
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The Best of Strangers "'The Best of Strangers" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, and recorded by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell. It was released in September 1980 as the second single from the album "Love Is Fair". It peaked at number 6 on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot Country Singles chart and number 9 on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart.
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Country Soul Country Soul contains recordings of a prestardom Glen Campbell, which were made around 1960-1961. This album, just like the other Starday album Country Music Star No. 1, was released after Glen Campbell rose to international fame with hits like "Gentle on My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Wichita Lineman." Campbell sued against these releases but eventually settled with Starday.
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Cousin Emmy Cynthia May Carver (March 14, 1903 – April 11, 1980), known professionally as Cousin Emmy, was a banjo player and country singer who was one of the pioneering solo female stars in the country music industry. Although hit records eluded her, she proved to be a major name in personal appearances and on radio in the 1940s and 50s. In the 1960s she gained a new audience on the folk music circuit. Her song "Ruby, Are You Mad at Your Man?" became a bluegrass standard after it was covered by the Osborne Brothers. She started out her career by playing with Frankie Moore's Log Cabin Boys. She influenced the playing of Grandpa Jones. She appeared in two films, "Swing in the Saddle" and "The Second Greatest Sex".
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Gentle Giant (album) Gentle Giant was the first album of British progressive rock band Gentle Giant, released in 1970.
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That's the Way Love Goes (Merle Haggard album) That's the Way Love Goes is the 38th studio album by American country singer Merle Haggard, released in 1983.