He WAS a Rhinestone Cowboy!
From 1981 to 1987, television actor John Schneider (best known at the time for his stint on
The Dukes of Hazzard) had a series of (often sentimental) long titled country hits like "I've Been Around Enough to Know", "What's a Memory Like You (Doing in a Love Like This)" and "You're the Last Thing I Needed Tonight". While he actually developed a pretty authentic western croon, it
is pretty hard to believe this Hollywood (via New York state) refugee as he sings, fairly exclusively, on 1984's "Too Good To Stop Now" about all his low income, hard partying, bad boy companions. (In the early 90's, Garth Brooks would take this strategy to more successful, fairly believable heights.)
A quick look at the internet will reveal most of Schneider's 80's output to be long out of print on CD, but incredibly sexy (albeit staged) images (like the above) are best seen, in full length, on original album record covers - which can easily be found when scouring through thrift stores - and at much more reasonable prices than $80 a pop, as well!
So, always remember Bo Duke LOVES you and be sure to keep that Vinyl Rebellion going strong!!!
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