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“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” (Kenny Rogers and the First Edition)

Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town, Kenny Rogers and the First Edition

Today’s classic song of the day is “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.” It was a hit first on the country charts by Johnny Darrell and then later on the pop charts by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” was written by country legend Mel Tillis. It’s about a paralyzed war veteran…

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“Me and Bobby McGee” (Kris Kristofferson/Roger Miller/Gordon Lightfoot/Janis Joplin)

Me and Bobby McGee, Janis Joplin

Today’s classic song where the cover was much bigger than the original is “Me and Bobby McGee.” The song was written and recorded by Kris Kristofferson, was a country hit for Roger Miller, was a Canadian hit for Gordon Lightfoot, but became a mainstream monster chart topper for Janis Joplin. As noted, Kris Kristofferson wrote “Me and Bobby McGee, although…

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