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Larry Wayne Gatlin is an American country and Southern gospel singer-songwriter. As part of the Gatlin Brothers trio that included his younger brothers Steve and Rudy, he achieved considerable success within the country music genre, performing on 33 top 40 country singles, a total inclusive of his recordings as a solo artist and with the group.
This is a list of notable events in country music that took place in the year 1979.
"Coward of the County" is a song written by Roger Bowling and Billy Edd Wheeler and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Rogers. The song was released in November 1979 as the second single from Rogers' multi-platinum album Kenny. It became a major crossover hit, topping the Billboard Country chart and reaching number three on the Hot 100 chart; it also topped the Cash Box singles chart and was a Top 10 hit in numerous other countries worldwide, topping the chart in Canada, the UK and Ireland, where it remained at number one for six consecutive weeks.
"Broken Lady" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Larry Gatlin. It was released in November 1975 as the first single from the album High Time, The song was Gatlin's second big hit on the Hot Country Songs chart, charting at number 5. The song won him a Grammy award in 1976 for Best Country Song.
One Flew South was an American country music group composed of Eddie Bush, Chris Roberts, and Royal Reed, all three of whom sing lead vocals and play acoustic guitar. The group's first recording was a song for the soundtrack to the 2006 Disney animated film The Fox and the Hound 2. In 2007, One Flew South signed to Decca Records, releasing their debut album Last of the Good Guys in May 2008. The album featured collaborations with Marcus Hummon and J.D. Souther, producing the single "My Kind of Beautiful" which charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
"I Just Can't Get Her Out of My Mind" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music artist Johnny Rodriguez. It was released in January 1975 as the second single from the album Song About Ladies and Love. The song was Rodriguez's fourth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spend a total of nine weeks on the country charts.
"I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Larry Gatlin. It was released in November 1977 as the fourth single from the album Love Is Just a Game. The song was Gatlin's sixth and most successful single on the country chart. The single went to number one on the country chart, where it stayed for a single week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart.
"Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)" is a song written by Larry Gatlin and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band. It was released in September 1983 as the first single from the album Houston to Denver. The song was their third and last number-one on the country chart. The single went to number one for two weeks and spent a total of 15 weeks on the country chart.
"Sure Feels Like Love" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band. It was released in August 1982 as the first single and title track from their album Sure Feels Like Love. The song reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
"Night Time Magic" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Larry Gatlin. It was released in April 1978 as the first single from his album Oh Brother. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
"Talkin' to the Moon" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. It was released in November 1986 as the second single from their album Partners. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
"She Used to Be Somebody's Baby" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. It was released in July 1986 as the first single from their album Partners. The song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
"Taking Somebody with Me When I Fall" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band. It was released in March 1980 as the third single from the album Straight Ahead. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Take Me to Your Lovin' Place" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band. It was released in October 1980 as the first single from the album Help Yourself. They reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"What Are We Doin' Lonesome" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band. It was released in October 1981, as the first single from the album Not Guilty. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Denver" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band. It was released in March 1984 as the second single from the album Houston to Denver. The song reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Nothing but Your Love Matters" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. It was released in January 1986 as the second single from the album Smile. The song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Changin' Partners" is a song written by Larry Gatlin, and recorded by American country music group Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers. It was released in August 1987 as the fourth single from the album Partners. The song reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Have You Heard...Dottie West is a studio album by American country music artist Dottie West. It was released in October 1971 on RCA Victor Records and was produced by Jerry Bradley. The album was West's eighteenth studio record released in her career and second record to be released in 1971. The album included ten tracks, two of which became singles. The first single, "Six Weeks Every Summer ", became a minor hit on the country charts.
After Midnight is a studio album by American country artist Janie Frickie. It was released in April 1986 via Columbia Records and contained ten tracks. It was the twelfth studio album issued in Frickie's music career and her second project produced by Norro Wilson. The album peaked in the top 40 of America's Billboard country LP's chart following its original release. Three singles were spawned from the album. Its highest-charting single was a duet with Larry Gatlin called "From Time to Time".
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 130.
- ↑ "Larry Gatlin Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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