7- “For the Good Times,” Ray Price
One of the best country singers from any time period furthered his already near-flawless legacy by covering a Kristofferson original. This ideal pairing of an all-time great vocalist with a surefire classic earned Price his first number one hit in 11 years.
8- “A Good Year For the Roses,” George Jones
The Possum began the third decade in which he notched a chart-topping hit with perhaps his finest attempt at capturing the sorrow and self-doubt that follows an ugly breakup. To give you an idea of the number of great songs released in ’70, this timeless single stalled at number three on the country charts.