“Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Written by Mel Tillis
Season 1
Episode 6
About the Episode
Mel Tillis tells the true story behind his hit song and all its famous covers. Kenny Rogers and Alice Randall share their thoughts around anti-war songs in country music.
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| Expires: | Runtime: 4m 18s
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Extras
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Kenny Rogers on "The Gambler"
Kenny Rogers discusses his hit single, "The Gambler," in an outtake from "Country Music."2:07 -
Guy Clark and Songwriting
Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, and Emmylou Harris on Guy Clark and songwriting.3:07 -
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Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris on "If I Needed You"
Guy Clark and Emmylou Harris discuss "If I Needed You."1:47 -
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Merle Haggard & Marty Stuart on Same Train, A Different Time
Merle Haggard & Marty Stuart discuss Same Train, A Different Time.2:24 -
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Tony Brown and Merle Haggard on “Sing Me Back Home”
Tony Brown and Merle Haggard discuss “Sing Me Back Home.”2:11 -
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"Desperados Waiting For A Train"
Rodney Crowell and Guy Clark discuss "Desperados Waiting For A Train.”2:14
