1983's 'Country Classics' finds Charley Pride revisiting some of his biggest hits, re-recorded with the polished production values of the era. It’s a collection that bridges his classic sound with a contemporary sheen.
- The album was recorded at RCA Studios in Nashville. Wayne Rose is credited as the engineer. It reached number 14 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 1983.
- The album features re-recordings of such hits as "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream." It was released on January 7, 1983, by RCA Records.
- This release came during a period when Pride continued to be a consistent hitmaker on the country charts. He had recently released 'Roll on Mississippi' in 1981.
Charley Pride was a groundbreaking country music singer, the first Black musician to achieve major success in the genre. By 1983, he had already sold millions of records and become a Grand Ole Opry member.
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