eddie rabbitt

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

Country music has produced some truly epic album cover artwork over the years — but it's had some duds, too.

For the week starting Feb. 10, 1979, Rabbitt hit No. 1 on the charts with "Every Which Way But Loose."

For the week starting Feb. 10, 1979, Rabbitt hit No. 1 on the charts with "Every Which Way But Loose."

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

"Baby, there's no excuse / to turn me every which way but loose..."

Eddie Rabbit with opener Crystal Gayle was my first ever country concert back in.....well, a long time ago! Eddie was not only a great performer, but an incredible song writer also, having written songs like Kentucky Rain for Elvis. So let's take a quick trip back to 1980 for Drivin' My Life Away...