Contrary to popular belief, country music is loved by people all over the world, and all of the country classics that we Americans adore are equally adored by everyone else. Simply put, that is traditional country music.
One of the most recognizable and cherished traditional country songs is “Delta Dawn,” but it is rarely played. It was first performed and recorded by Alex Harvey, who also included it on his 1971 album Alex Harvey, The Songwriter.
A year later, Tanya Tucker released the song, and it immediately gained enormous popularity. It succeeded as a crossover song in addition to being a smash in country music. On the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart, it is currently in position 72.
When Tanya was just 13 years old in 1972, she had her first country hit. One of the few child performers to continue performing into adulthood without losing their following, Tucker amassed an impressive number of Top Ten and Top 40 singles over the course of her career.
In this video, three female vocalists start off singing in unison, but by the middle of the song, a fourth woman joins in, enhancing the song’s impact. The School Spectacular’s featured artist that year is Courtney Clarke.
The performance gets stronger as the temperature goes up. Courtney says, “Everybody.
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Eventually, the audience is won over by this traditional county rendition, singing and clapping along until the breathtaking conclusion. Don’t be shocked if you find yourself taking part. It’s very challenging to resist!
Watch “Delta Dawn” with Tanya Tucker as well.
