GROSS: Let me play it, and this is Charlie Rich, "Lonely Weekends." (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "LONELY WEEKENDS") RICH: (Singing) Well, I'll make it all right. From Monday morning till Friday night.

Charlie Rich was one of country music's biggest stars in the 1970s, with hits like "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Girl." ... Rich also had a hit on Sun, "Lonely Weekends." ...

Charlie Rich, the country singer known as the Silver Fox, who had several major hits in the 1970s, ... “Lonely Weekends,” which paralleled Elvis Presley’s style.

Rich, who was nicknamed the “Silver Fox” after his hair turned white at age 23, recorded dozens of rock, blues and country hits, starting in 1960 with “Lonely Weekends” and ending in 1981 ...

Flirting with country, rockabilly, jazz and pop, Rich first earned a Top 30 pop hit with 1960’s “Lonely Weekends,” which featured an Elvis Presley-inspired lead vocal from the Arkansas native.

Rich, who died in 1995, was known for "countrypolitan" music, which featured orchestral arrangements and backup singers. A new Rich tribute album has just been released. Originally broadcast in 1992.

Rich, who died in 1995, was known for "countrypolitan" music, which featured orchestral arrangements and backup singers. A new Rich tribute album has just been released. Originally broadcast in 1992.