Top 10 Country Classic Rock Songs of the 70s

Going Country


These country rock music from the 1970’s surely paved the way for others, and it became one of the most popular genres of music.

These songs are great classics performed by legends such as John Denver, Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton.

 

10. Behind Closed Doors

Some may not like it, but what goes on behind closed doors is surely country music greatness.

 

9. Coal Miner’s Daughter

Loretta Lynn’s biography is the entirety of her 1970 hit.

 

8. Jolene

One of the most influential country music.

 

7. Good Hearted Woman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skh-Bv_vVC8

Inspired by Ike and Tina Turner, then inspired a lot of country music artists.

 

6. Hello Darlin

The song that spent a month at number one in 1970. Conway Twitty’s hit that was inducted in the Grammy hall of fame.

 

5. The Gambler

Kenny Rogers surely gambled a lot with this song.

 

4. Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJI1N61grmc

A duet of Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson.

 

3. The Devil Went Down to Georgia

A mainstream country music by the Charlie Daniels Band.

 

2. Kiss An Angel Good Morning

Inspired by the songwriter Ben Peters’ wife and daughter, and was a hit in 1971.

 

1. Take Me Home Country Roads

A love song for the country music. Thank you for this John Denver.