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

On this day (November 28) in 1972, Charlie Rich stepped into the famous Quonset Hut Studio in Nashville to record “Behind Closed Doors.” He released the song in January 1973, and in April, it became ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, Charlie Rich Was at No. 1 for the First Time With a Song That Was Too Hot for Country Radio

On this day (April 28) in 1973, Charlie Rich started a two-week run at No. 1 with “Behind Closed Doors.” The song was his first to reach the top of the tally. It may have been a bigger hit for Rich, ...
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1973 Heartbreak Country Music Ballad Became an Unforgettable No. 1 Hit

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the latter part of 1973, an unforgettable heartbreak ballad dominated the airwaves, resulting in a No. 1 hit for soulful ...
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This 1973 Country Hit Was So Controversial, Radio Wouldn’t Play It

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1973, Charlie Rich released a song so intimate and controversial that many radio stations refused to play it. "Behind Closed ...