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2 unusual facts about Charley Pride


Just Between You and Me

"Just Between You and Me", a song by Charley Pride, covered by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton on their album of the same title

The Flip Wilson Show

African-American singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Pointer Sisters, Charley Pride, The Temptations, and The Supremes appeared on the program, as well as many contemporary white entertainers.


Jerry Carrigan

He played on hits for some of the biggest country stars of the era - Charlie Rich, Ray Stevens, Charley Pride, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Paycheck, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash.

Lloyd Green

Green is most notable for his session work, having played on records with artists such as Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Lynn Anderson, Don Williams, Paul McCartney, Charley Pride, Johnny Paycheck, George Hamilton IV and many others.

Shouldn't It Be Easier Than This

"Shouldn't It Be Easier Than This" is the title of a song written by John Jarrard and Rick Giles, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride.

Soul Song

During the next three decades, Wilson would produce numerous No. 1 hits (including two more by Stampley), including Margo Smith, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke, Chely Wright, Kenny Chesney and Reba McEntire.


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