McClain released another best-selling album, Radio Heart in 1985, after having a series of minor hits in 1984. McClain’s lonely life on the road was also chronicled in a 1981 HBO special titled "So You Want to Be a Star." McClain also acted, appearing as a guest star on such shows as Hart to Hart (in 1981 episode titled "Rhinestone Harts") and CHiPs (in 1983 episode "Country Action"). "The Right Stuff", which became a Top-20 hit, followed. 1 with her Mickey Gilley duet "Paradise Tonight." "McClain’s and Gilley’s duet partnership became so successful, they released a duet album the following year, "It Takes Believers", which spawned the Top-5 hit, "Candy Man" (#5 on the Billboard Country Chart). 28 on the "Top Country Albums" chart, and her 1981 album, "Surround Me With Love" went to number 9. Her "Who’s Cheatin’ Who" album peaked at No. McClain’s albums were beginning to become more successful as well. In 1981, McClain scored three Top-10 hits off her Surround Me With Love album: the title track, "Sleepin’ With the Radio on", and "The Very Best is You". 1 on the Country charts in 1981 with "Who’s Cheatin’ Who." This brought McClain breakthrough success for the 1980s. 7 in 1980, and the Top-20 duet with Johnny Rodriguez, "I Hate the Way I Love It." However, breakthrough success still eluded McClain. The Women Get Lonely album followed in 1980, featuring the Top 10 hit "Men," which peaked at No.
In 1979 McClain released Alone Too Long (1979), which included the Top-20 hits "When A Love Ain’t Right" and "You’re a Part of Me". She hit country’s Top Ten for the first time in 1978 with "That’s What You Do to Me," followed by two other Top 25 hits, "Let Me Be Your Baby," and "Take Me Back." McClain’s second album, Let Me Be Your Baby, was released in 1978. McClain’s initial singles in 19, from her debut album Here’s Charly McClain, failed to chart highly on the Country charts. McClain debuted in late 1976 with her first single, "Lay Down," which peaked at No. Signed to her first recording contract in 1976, McClain’s distinct vocal sound provided an edge in recognizability-as did her attractive appearance. McClain’s biggest hits include "Who’s Cheatin’ Who," "Sleeping With the Radio On," and "Radio Heart." Career 1976 – 1980: Country beginnings Charlotte Denise "Charly" McClain (born Main Memphis, Tennessee, United States) is an American country music singer, best known for string of country hits during the 1980s.