Turn back the clock to the 1970s with these sad country songs from some of the genre's best singers and songwriters.

These country legends from the '70s made waves, then disappeared. Their music still echoes today ... Rodriguez blended Tejano with classic country and scored massive hits like Ridin’ My Thumb ...

Written by Bobby Borchers, Mack Vickery, and Wayne Kemp, Paycheck first released this song on his 1971 compilation album ...

The 70s and 80s were pivotal decades in ... emotional depth to the music. Blending rock with a touch of country, Hotel ...