Ten Hidden (Gems) Country Song Hit #3 "It's a Cheatin' Situation" Moe Bandy was one of the most popular country singers of the 1970s, turning out a series of hits in the latter half of the decade that led many fans and critics to classify him as one of the greatest contemporary honky-tonk singers. Bandy's initial songs rarely strayed far from the traditional barroom fare; delivered with a knowing sense of humor, loving, cheating, drinking, and patriotic songs. Throughout the late '70s and early '80s, the singer racked up thirteen top-ten hits. Moe Bandy was born on February 12, 1944 in Meridian, Mississippi, birthplace of Jimmie Rodgers. At the age of six, Bandy and his family moved from Meridian to San Antonio, Texas, where Bandy was raised through his teenage years. During high school, he was a rodeo rider, but his career ended when he sustained too many injuries. After high school, Bandy was a sheet metal worker, singing in country nightclubs at night. He landed a one-record deal with Satin Records in 1964. The label released Bandy's original song "Lonely Lady," but the record made no impact. Nevertheless, he continued to perform at night in various Texas honky-tonks. In 1972, Moe met record producer Ray Baker and convinced him to listen to some demo tapes he had made. Baker agreed to produce the singer, provided that Moe would pay for the recording sessions. Excited by his new prospect, Bandy financed a recording session. However, the records failed to generate .... + Informações