The Wild Backstory Behind ‘Convoy,’ the Novelty Song That Hit No. 1 in 1976

In January 1976, the Billboard Hot 100 featured an unlikely chart topper. For the week of Jan. 10, 1976, the novelty hit ...
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Bobcat took 'Convoy' to the fast lane

Mar. 12—GWINNER, N.D. — During the holiday season of 1975, as they did every year, Americans sang along to timeless lyrics like: "I'm dreaming of a White Christmas ..." and "Chestnuts roasting on an ...
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6 Songs That Show How Popular Country Music Was in 1975

The 1970s were a great time for country music. Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, and several other major artists released iconic albums and songs. Additionally, legends like John Prine and ...
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How a Midwest bread company spawned a No. 1 hit song, then a Christmas music phenomenon

A upper Midwest baking company's advertising campaign created not one, but two cultural phenomenons: the 1976 No. 1 hit song "Convoy" by C.W. McCall and the group Mannheim Steamroller, best known for ...
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The greatest country songs of all time

Today, we're taking a look at some of the greatest country hits of all time. These songs managed to become so big that even ...
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4 Underrated Country Artists from the 1970s Who Are Mistaken for One-Hit Wonders

The world of country music is full of “one-hit wonders” who left a larger mark on the genre than they did on the charts. Some only went to No. 1 once as a recording artist but had successful careers ...
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Bobcat took ‘Convoy’ to the fast lane

GWINNER, N.D. — During the holiday season of 1975, as they did every year, Americans sang along to timeless lyrics like: "I’m dreaming of a White Christmas ..." and "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ...