List of Hot Country Singles number ones of 1970 explained

Hot Country Songs is a chart that ranks the top-performing country music songs in the United States, published by Billboard magazine. In 1970, 23 different singles topped the chart, which was published at this time under the title Hot Country Singles, in 52 issues of the magazine, based on playlists submitted by country music radio stations and sales reports supplied by stores.[1]

In the issue of Billboard dated January 3, 1970, "Baby, Baby (I Know You're a Lady)" by David Houston replaced the final chart-topper of 1969, Charley Pride's "(I'm So) Afraid of Losing You Again" at number one. Houston's single held the top spot until the January 31 issue, when it was replaced by Tom T. Hall's song "A Week in a Country Jail". Hall had achieved success as a songwriter, including penning the song "Harper Valley PTA" which had been both a pop and country number one for Jeannie C. Riley in 1968,[2] but "A Week in a Country Jail" was his first number one as a performer.[3] Hall also wrote "The Pool Shark", which gave Dave Dudley his one and only week at number one.[4] Husband-and-wife duo Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan also reached number one for the first and only time with "Tennessee Bird Walk".[5] Lynn Anderson topped the chart for the first time with "Rose Garden", which was also a major crossover hit, reaching the top five of Billboards all-genres chart, the Hot 100.[6] [7] Hank Williams Jr., the son of one of the most influential country singers of all time,[8] Hank Williams, achieved the first number one of a career which would go on to span more than fifty years when he collaborated with the Mike Curb Congregation on the single "All for the Love of Sunshine".[9] [10]

Sonny James spent the most weeks at number one of any artist, his four chart-toppers totalling fourteen weeks in the top spot. "It's Just a Matter of Time", "My Love", "Don't Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Endlessly" formed part of a streak of sixteen consecutive number ones for James, which ran from 1967 until 1971.[11] Three other artists took multiple singles to number one during 1970. Charley Pride had three chart-toppers totalling six weeks at number one, the highest total after the fourteen achieved by James, and Conway Twitty and Tammy Wynette each achieved two number ones. Twitty and his frequent duet partner Loretta Lynn both reached number one in 1970 with tracks which came to be regarded as their respective signature songs: "Hello Darlin'" and the autobiographical "Coal Miner's Daughter".[12] [13] The final number one of the year was "Rose Garden" by Lynn Anderson, which began a run atop the chart in the issue of Billboard dated December 26 which would last until the issue dated January 30, 1971.[14]

Chart history

scope=colIssue datescope=colTitlescope=colArtist(s)scope=col class=unsortable
scope=row"Baby, Baby (I Know You're a Lady)"[15]
scope=row[16]
scope=row[17]
scope=row[18]
scope=row"A Week in a Country Jail"[19]
scope=row[20]
scope=row"It's Just a Matter of Time"[21]
scope=row[22]
scope=row[23]
scope=row[24]
scope=row"The Fightin' Side of Me"[25]
scope=row[26]
scope=row[27]
scope=row"Tennessee Bird Walk"[28]
scope=row[29]
scope=row"Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone"[30]
scope=row[31]
scope=row"My Woman, My Woman, My Wife"[32]
scope=row"The Pool Shark"[33]
scope=row"My Love"[34]
scope=row[35]
scope=row[36]
scope=row"Hello Darlin'"[37]
scope=row[38]
scope=row[39]
scope=row[40]
scope=row"He Loves Me All the Way"[41]
scope=row[42]
scope=row[43]
scope=row"Wonder Could I Live There Anymore"[44]
scope=row[45]
scope=row"Don't Keep Me Hangin' On"[46]
scope=row[47]
scope=row[48]
scope=row[49]
scope=row"All for the Love of Sunshine" with the Mike Curb Congregation[50]
scope=row[51]
scope=row"For the Good Times"[52]
scope=row"There Must Be More to Love Than This"[53]
scope=row[54]
scope=row"Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"[55]
scope=row[56]
scope=row"Run, Woman, Run"[57]
scope=row[58]
scope=row"I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me"[59]
scope=row[60]
scope=row"Fifteen Years Ago"[61]
scope=row"Endlessly"[62]
scope=row[63]
scope=row[64]
scope=row"Coal Miner's Daughter"[65]
scope=row"Rose Garden"[66]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Whitburn, Joel. Joel Whitburn

    . Joel Whitburn's Top Country Songs: 1944 - 2005. ix. Joel Whitburn. Record Research. 2005. 9780898201659.

  2. Web site: Story Behind the Song: Jeannie C. Riley, 'Harper Valley PTA'. The Boot. Townsquare Media. February 5, 2016. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319213931/http://theboot.com/jeannie-c-riley-harper-valley-pta-lyrics/. March 19, 2018. live.
  3. Web site: Tom T. Hall's 10 best songs. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319213913/https://www.axs.com/uk/tom-t-hall-s-10-best-songs-48174. dead. March 19, 2018. AXS TV. Julian. Spivey. April 9, 2015. March 19, 2018.
  4. Web site: Top 10 Dave Dudley songs. https://web.archive.org/web/20160719151144/https://www.axs.com/uk/top-10-dave-dudley-songs-47023. dead. July 19, 2016. AXS TV. Donna. Nolan-Wilson. March 31, 2015. March 19, 2018.
  5. Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan Chart History. Billboard. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180521223432/https://www.billboard.com/music/jack-blanchard-misty-morgan/chart-history/country-songs. May 21, 2018. dead.
  6. Web site: Lynn Anderson Biography & History. AllMusic. Steve. Huey. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319214449/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lynn-anderson-mn0000804289/biography. March 19, 2018. live.
  7. Web site: 46 Years Ago: Lynn Anderson's 'Rose Garden' Hits No. 1. The Boot. Townsquare Media. Gayle. Thompson. December 26, 2016. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319200202/http://theboot.com/lynn-anderson-rose-garden-no-1/. March 19, 2018. live.
  8. Web site: Hank Williams Biography & History. AllMusic. Stephen Thomas. Erlewine. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201132747/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/hank-williams-mn0000549797/biography. December 1, 2017. live.
  9. Hank Williams Jr.'s Biggest Hits Collected in Expansive Box Set. Rolling Stone. Stephen L.. Betts. October 26, 2016. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319214026/https://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/hank-williams-jrs-biggest-hits-collected-in-new-box-set-w446948. March 19, 2018. live.
  10. Web site: Hank Williams, Jr. Biography & History. AllMusic. Stephen Thomas. Erlewine. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319214551/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/hank-williams-jr-mn0000117844/biography. March 19, 2018. live.
  11. 'Young Love' Singer Sonny James Dead at 87. Rolling Stone. Stephen L.. Betts. February 22, 2016. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319151454/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/young-love-singer-sonny-james-dead-at-87-20160222. March 19, 2018. live.
  12. Web site: 10 Best '70s Songs. Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. October 29, 2011. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180319214625/http://tasteofcountry.com/best-70s-songs/. March 19, 2018. live.
  13. Loretta Lynn: 20 Essential Songs. Rolling Stone. Stephen L.. Betts. Jon. Freeman. James. Reed. Sarah. Rodman. April 14, 2016. March 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180320043902/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/loretta-lynn-20-essential-songs-20160414. March 20, 2018. live.
  14. Hot Country Songs chart for January 30, 1971 . Billboard . March 19, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044510/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1971-01-30 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  15. Hot Country Songs chart for January 3, 1970 . . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331093945/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-01-03 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  16. Hot Country Songs chart for January 10, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331093948/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-01-10 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  17. Hot Country Songs chart for January 17, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331093951/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-01-17 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  18. Hot Country Songs chart for January 24, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331093953/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-01-24 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  19. Hot Country Songs chart for January 31, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331093957/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-01-31 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  20. Hot Country Songs chart for February 7, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329043958/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-02-07 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  21. Hot Country Songs chart for February 14, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044003/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-02-14 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  22. Hot Country Songs chart for February 21, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094000/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-02-21 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  23. Hot Country Songs chart for February 28, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094004/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-02-28 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  24. Hot Country Songs chart for March 7, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094007/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-03-07 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  25. Hot Country Songs chart for March 14, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094011/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-03-14 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  26. Hot Country Songs chart for March 21, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044032/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-03-21 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  27. Hot Country Songs chart for March 28, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044035/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-03-28 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  28. Hot Country Songs chart for April 4, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044047/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-04-04 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  29. Hot Country Songs chart for April 11, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044053/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-04-11 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  30. Hot Country Songs chart for April 18, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044057/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-04-18 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  31. Hot Country Songs chart for April 25, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044103/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-04-25 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  32. Hot Country Songs chart for May 2, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044108/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-05-02 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  33. Hot Country Songs chart for May 9, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044113/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-05-09 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  34. Hot Country Songs chart for May 16, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044116/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-05-16 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  35. Hot Country Songs chart for May 23, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094013/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-05-23 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  36. Hot Country Songs chart for May 30, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044138/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-05-30 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  37. Hot Country Songs chart for June 6, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044144/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-06-06 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  38. Hot Country Songs chart for June 13, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044151/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-06-13 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  39. Hot Country Songs chart for June 20, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094016/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-06-20 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  40. Hot Country Songs chart for June 27, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094019/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-06-27 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  41. Hot Country Songs chart for July 4, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094022/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-07-04 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  42. Hot Country Songs chart for July 11, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094024/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-07-11 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  43. Hot Country Songs chart for July 18, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094027/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-07-18 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  44. Hot Country Songs chart for July 25, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094030/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-07-25 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  45. Hot Country Songs chart for August 1, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094033/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-08-01 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  46. Hot Country Songs chart for August 8, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094036/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-08-08 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  47. Hot Country Songs chart for August 15, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094038/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-08-15 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  48. Hot Country Songs chart for August 22, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094041/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-08-22 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  49. Hot Country Songs chart for August 29, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094044/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-08-29 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  50. Hot Country Songs chart for September 5, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094048/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-09-05 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  51. Hot Country Songs chart for September 12, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094052/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-09-12 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  52. Hot Country Songs chart for September 19, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094056/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-09-19 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  53. Hot Country Songs chart for September 26, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094100/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-09-26 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  54. Hot Country Songs chart for October 3, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094104/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-10-03 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  55. Hot Country Songs chart for October 10, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094108/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-10-10 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  56. Hot Country Songs chart for October 17, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094110/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-10-17 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  57. Hot Country Songs chart for October 24, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094114/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-10-24 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  58. Hot Country Songs chart for October 31, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094118/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-10-31 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  59. Hot Country Songs chart for November 7, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094122/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-11-07 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  60. Hot Country Songs chart for November 14, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044409/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-11-14 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  61. Hot Country Songs chart for November 21, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094128/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-11-21 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  62. Hot Country Songs chart for November 28, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044420/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-11-28 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  63. Hot Country Songs chart for December 5, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180329044425/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-12-05 . March 29, 2018 . live .
  64. Hot Country Songs chart for December 12, 1970. Billboard. March 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094130/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-12-12. March 31, 2018. live.
  65. Hot Country Songs chart for December 19, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094133/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-12-19 . March 31, 2018 . live .
  66. Hot Country Songs chart for December 26, 1970 . Billboard . March 20, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180331094137/https://www.billboard.com/charts/country-songs/1970-12-26 . March 31, 2018 . live .

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