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wow…”What Part of No” went to #1 20 years ago this week. That was the song that got me into country music in the first place. After that, there was no looking back.
I love that song too.
“Why Baby Why” charted so mny times that it’s ridiculous
1955 – George Jone #4 (George co-wrote the song)
1956 – Webb Pierce & Red Sovine #1 (released less than two months after George’s recording)
1956 – Hank Locklin #9
1961 – Warren Smith & Shirley Collie #23 (Shirlie was one of Willie Nelson’s ex-wives)
1978 – Jerry Inman #95
1983 – Charley Pride #1
1990 – The Good Brothers (#20 on the Canadian Country chart)
1993 – Palamino Road #46
It’s about time for the song to be resurrected again
“Rated X” was a bit lucky to make it to #1 – it lost airplay because some stations wouldn’t play the song at all, or it would show up only in the countdown shows
Rated X is not one of Loretta’s better songs IMO.
Shame that Patty Loveless’ version of “Why Baby Why” from Sleepless Nights didn’t chart, albeit unsurprising. Her version is a personal favorite of mine along with Jones’ original, though it’s a great song regardless of who sings it. I haven’t heard all of the versions Paul mentions, but those I haven’t heard I intend to check out. I agree that it’s time someone revived the song once again.
I love “Rated X.” I think it’s a great example of the unique perspective and unflinching honesty evident in Lynn’s songwriting, though it’s easy to see why it raised the ire of the politically correct crowd.