Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Tom T. Hall, “The Year That Clayton Delaney Died” May 21, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 10 A masterclass in making the personal feel universal.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Freddie Hart, “Easy Loving” May 20, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 11 A better performance might’ve made this record worse.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Tammy Wynette, “Good Lovin’ (Makes it Right)” May 18, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 6 The groove helps compensate for the lyrics.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Charley Pride, “I’m Just Me” May 17, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 9 And that’s more than enough.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Sonny James, “Bright Lights, Big City” May 15, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 6 Sonny James travels too far out of his wheelhouse.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Jerry Reed, “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” May 14, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 8 Another seventies stylist for the win.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Lynn Anderson, “You’re My Man” May 13, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 6 The lyrics catch up with the arrangement.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Ray Price, “I Won’t Mention it Again” May 11, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 7 It’s the same old song.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Conway Twitty, “How Much More Can She Stand” May 10, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 7 Only Conway could convince us that the devil made him do it.
Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Sonny James, “Empty Arms” May 8, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 7 A throwback that worked because it came from a throwback himself.