Dance Time in Texas
A weekly show featuring the Top Texas Red Dirt songs packing the dance floors
Featured Artist • John Ford Coley
This week on Dance Time in Texas, we're honored to welcome John Ford Coley as he takes us behind the music—sharing stories from his extraordinary career, his lifelong friendship and legendary partnership with Dan Seals, and the story behind one of the most beloved songs of all time.
Before the worldwide success of England Dan & John Ford Coley, two young musicians from Dallas—John Coley and Dan Seals—shared a dream and a passion for music that would eventually take them around the world. They first began performing together as teenagers, later becoming members of the Texas band Southwest F.O.B., before forming one of the most successful and beloved pop duos of the 1970s.
With their unforgettable harmonies and timeless songs, England Dan & John Ford Coley helped define the soundtrack of a generation with classics including Nights Are Forever Without You and the iconic I'd Really Love to See You Tonight. Released in 1976, that signature hit climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, held out of the top spot only by Play That Funky Music.
Nearly 50 years later, Dan Seals’ music and legacy continue to inspire fans and fellow artists around the world. On August 28, 2026, Dan Seals & Friends: The Last Duet will be released as a special tribute honoring his remarkable songwriting, unmistakable voice, and the lasting impact he made on American music.
TOP Texas Red Dirt Songs
1. Hard to Write a Love Song - Mike Ryan
2. Stubborn & Remains - William Clark Green
3. Hard Time Moving On - The Great Divide
4. Reasons To Call - Billie Jo
5. Down By The River - Seth Candan
6. What Cowboys Do - Curtis Grimes
7. Never Really Mine - Kaitlin Butts
9. Highway Robbery - Jason Scott & The High Heat
10. Take It Easy Cowgirl - Aaron Loy
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CHART RESEARCH
Song rankings are determined by the Texas Country Music Chart and the CDX Nashville Traction TX Chart, the officially recognized charts of the Texas Country Music Association.