American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, Eddie Rabbitt Scored His Only No. 1 Hit With a Country Crossover Classic That Dethroned Dolly Parton

On February 28, 1981, Eddie Rabbitt scored his only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the country-crossover classic "I Love A Rainy Night".
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1981, a Lost Tape Unearthed in a Basement Dethroned Dolly Parton’s Signature Hit From the Top of the Charts

After penning hits for artists like Elvis Presley and Ronnie Milsap, Eddie Rabbitt decided to switch to recording. He found success in that realm as well with rockabilly-tinged songs such as “Drivin’ ...