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Wes Steele · 06-06-2000, 04:34 PM

"Early Morning Rain" is always mentioned first when you talk about GL's first break but you cannot forget "Ribbon Of Darkness".

"Ribbon Of Darkness", sung by Marty Robbins was a number one hit on the country charts for six weeks I believe. Think about that. Number 1 for six weeks.

I have been surprised over the years that more people (especially country artists) haven't sung GL's songs, especially after his early success.

"The breeze of North America is breathless at night"

Wes.....

06-06-2000, 04:34 PM	#1
Wes Steele Senior Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Hudson, Ohio USA Posts: 359	"Early Morning Rain" is always mentioned first when you talk about GL's first break but you cannot forget "Ribbon Of Darkness". "Ribbon Of Darkness", sung by Marty Robbins was a number one hit on the country charts for six weeks I believe. Think about that. Number 1 for six weeks. I have been surprised over the years that more people (especially country artists) haven't sung GL's songs, especially after his early success. "The breeze of North America is breathless at night" Wes.....