1973. Songs: Behind Closed Doors

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Last night I looked at my list and saw there were no Gordon Lightfoot songs. I wondered what was wrong with me, then I saw he didn’t have any singles released in 1973. We’ll never see the likes of his talent again. Speaking of dearly departed greats, here’s today’s song that is now fifty years old. Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich This was a massive crossover hit. It’s the “poster child” song for the “Countrypolitan” era, the pop-flavored country music that came after the 60s’ “Nashville Sound.” And it was BANNED by a lot of stations! Yeah, we can’t have a husband saying his wife makes him glad that he’s a man, can we? And yes, that mindset was just fifty years ago. Anywho, this was written by the late Kenny O’Dell, who also wrote the Judds’ big hit “Mama, He’s Crazy.” And, of course, the Silver Fox himself, Charlie Rich, sang it so beautifully. A real love song that’s not lost any of it beauty since 1973. Behind Closed Doors Written by Kenny O’Dell Recorded by Charlie Rich From Behind Closed Doors, 1973 She’s always a lady: