3 Country Songs From 1982 That Every 80s Kid Still Knows by Heart Today
Three country songs released or re-released in 1982 are highlighted as enduring favourites for listeners who grew up in the 1980s.
– George Strait’s “Fool Hearted Memory”, from his second album, became the first of his 60 US number-one singles and appeared in the film The Soldier.
– Dolly Parton re-recorded “I Will Always Love You” for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; originally written as her farewell to Porter Wagoner, it again topped the charts.
– Kenny Rogers’ “Love Will Turn You Around”, written with David Malloy, Thom Schuyler and Even Stevens, topped both the country and adult contemporary charts.
- Strait’s 1982 hit began his long run of chart-toppers.
- Parton’s re-recording gave her song another number one.
- Rogers achieved a country and adult contemporary crossover hit.