My 100 Favorite Charted Country Songs: If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right)

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With a title like that I do not have to say, “Oh, it’s time for another country song!” There are song titles that just scream “this is country” (such as Tom T. Hall’s “She Gave Her Heart to Jethro”). Today’s song is one of them. If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right) - Vern Gosdin Vern Gosdin had an album titled Warning: Contains Country Music. Any dispute over his authenticity as a country singer begins and ends right there. He was the real deal. And this is about as country as you can get: adultery, heartbreak, and a great country title. All delivered with Gosdin’s smooth tones that earned him the nickname “The Voice.” Maybe one day he’ll end up in the Hall of Fame, too. He certainly belongs. And he’ll be back later on the list. If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right) Written by Vern Gosdin and Max D. Barnes Recorded by Vern Gosdin From If You’re Gonna Do Me Wrong (Do It Right, 1983 Peak chart position: #5 Today’s rock songs: “Love Is Like a Rock” Take off your wedding band: