From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 40s
Baby Boomers' 1977 Country Ballads
Baby boomers still remember four country ballads from 1977.
In brief
Baby boomers still remember four country ballads from 1977. Baby boomers recall four country songs from 1977 that remain emotionally resonant. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Tom Jones' 'Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow'
This 1977 country ballad topped Canadian charts and US Hot Country Songs.
Johnny Duncan's 'It Couldn't Have Been Any Better'
This 1977 song topped Canadian and US country charts with Janie Fricke's harmony vocals.
Don Williams' 'Some Broken Hearts Never Mend'
This 1977 ballad almost reached the Hot 100 and topped Hot Country Songs charts.
Ronnie Milsap's 'It Was Almost Like A Song'
This 1977 song topped Hot Country Songs and crossed over to No. 16 on the Hot 100.
The short version
Baby boomers recall four country songs from 1977 that remain emotionally resonant.
