From American Songwriter · Gayle Thompson · · 40s
3 Country Songs From 1969 That Still Make Me Smile Today
Three 1969 country songs that still bring joy today.
In brief
Three 1969 country songs that still bring joy today. Three 1969 country songs that still bring joy today. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Charley Pride's 1969 hit
Charley Pride's 1969 song 'All I Have To Offer You (Is Me)' was his first No. 1 hit.
“Sweetheart, I'll give you all my love in every way I can / But make sure that's what you want while you're still free / The only gold I have for you is in this wedding band / 'Cause all I have to offer you is me”
Glen Campbell's 1970 song
Glen Campbell released 'Try A Little Kindness' in 1970, a Top 5 country hit that reached No. 1 on Billboard's Easy Listening chart.
“Don't walk around the down and out / Lend a helping hand instead of doubt / And the kindness that you show every day / Will help someone along their way / You've got to try a little kindness”
Dottie West and Don Gibson's duet
Dottie West and Don Gibson recorded 'Sweet Memories' in 1969, a song that remains a mood booster despite its sad lyrics.
“My day is just an endless stream / Of emptiness to me / Filled only by the fleeting moments / Of your memories, sweet memories, sweet memories”
The short version
Three 1969 country songs that still bring joy today.
