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Single Review Roundup: Vol. 3, No. 41

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Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr prove age ain’t nothin’ but a number.

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The final No. 1 single from the Judds.

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The penultimate Judds chart topper is one of their best.

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The Judds close out 1985 with another classic hit.

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Our Best Singles of 1991 list concludes with our twenty favorites from a great year of country music.

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