Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on August 10, 1956)

Happy Birthday to the one and only Darrell Clanton! Even after all these years, we still can't resist picking up the phone (well, Lonesome 7-7203!) every time your classic tune plays. Your unforgettable hit climbed right into our hearts back in '83, landing you at #24 on Billboard's charts—proving once again that loneliness may be great for songwriting but terrible if you're charging by the minute.

From earning a prestigious ACM nomination as Top New Male Vocalist in '84 to becoming an enduring favorite among country music fans everywhere—you've always struck just the right chord. Here's hoping this year brings plenty of laughs and maybe fewer "lonesome" calls! Happy birthday, Darrell!