Moe had just ended 1978 with a top ten hit, “Two Lonely People”, and looked to start 1979 the same way, or even better with a number one hit, something he had yet to achieve. Many thought his next single would be the one.
Moe had recorded “It’s A Cheatin’ Situation” during a November, 1978 session. Featuring harmony vocals from Janie Fricke, the single was released in January, 1979, making it’s Country 40 debut in February. And what an impact it made, quickly racing up into the top ten. The slow song, featuring Ms. Fricke’s harmonies, mixed with a soft organ in the background, really made this record stand out from the others on country playlists at the time. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have an incredibly strong composition, as well as a fine singer like Moe Bandy, either. While the record didn’t quite make the number one spot, it did spend a couple of weeks at number two.
Moe would eventually have a couple of number one hits before the year was out; first with the Joe Stampley duet “Just Good Ol’ Boys”, followed by his solo “I Cheated Me Right Out Of You”.
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