American Songwriter

On This Day in 1972, Charlie Rich Recorded a Song That Would Be Banned by Radio Stations—Yet Still Become His First No. 1 Hit

Fifty-three years ago today, Charlie Rich recorded a controversial song that became an award-winning No. 1 single.
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1932, the “Silver Fox” Country-Rockabilly Legend Behind One of the Most Controversial Moments in Country Music History

Charlie Rich, who helped pioneer the "countrypolitan" sound of the '70s, was born Dec. 14, 1932, in Colt, Arkansas.