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The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet originating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The group was founded in 1943 as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in Southern gospel during the 1950s. Their name was changed to the Oak Ridge Boys in the early 1960s, and they remained a gospel group until the mid-1970s, when they changed their image and concentrated on country music.
"Elvira" is a song written and originally recorded by Dallas Frazier in 1966 on his album of the same name. Though a minor hit for Frazier at the time of release, the song became a bigger and much more famous country and pop hit by The Oak Ridge Boys in 1981. "Elvira" is now considered one of the Oak Ridge Boys' signature songs.
The Oak Ridge Boys are an American musical group. Originally a gospel quartet, The Oak Ridge Boys switched their focus to secular country music in the mid-1970s, releasing a string of hit albums and singles that lasted into the early 1990s. Their discography comprises thirty-one studio albums and fifty-six singles. Their highest-selling album is 1981's Fancy Free, which is certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
"All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" is a song written and recorded by American musician Hank Williams Jr. It was released in October 1984 as the second single from his album Major Moves. It peaked at number ten on the country music charts. From 1989 to 2011, Williams performed a version of the song as the opening theme to Monday Night Football. The song was reinstated in 2017, with a new version by Williams Jr., Florida Georgia Line and Jason Derulo.
"Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight" is a song written by Rodney Crowell and Donivan Cowart. The song was initially covered by Emmylou Harris, who included it on her 1978 Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town album.
"I'll Be True to You" is a song written by Alan Rhody, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in April 1978 as the third single from the album Y'all Come Back Saloon. The song was The Oak Ridge Boys' third single to hit the country chart and the first of seventeen number one country hits. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of eleven weeks on the country chart.
"Touch a Hand, Make a Friend" is a song written by Homer Banks, Raymond Jackson and Carl Hampton, and first recorded by The Staple Singers for their album Be What You Are. It was one of The Staple Singers most successful singles and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number 23 on its Hot 100 chart in 1973. The single also reached number 27 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Get to the Heart is the 16th solo studio album by American country artist Barbara Mandrell. The album was released in August 1985 on MCA Records and was produced by Tom Collins. It was Mandrell's first solo studio release since 1984's Clean Cut, and spawned three singles between 1985 and 1986.
"Make My Life with You" is a song written by Gary Burr, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in November 1984 as the second single from their Greatest Hits 2 compilation album. The song was The Oak Ridge Boys' eleventh number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the chart.
"You're the One" is a song written by Bob Morrison, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in December 1977 as the second single from the album Y'all Come Back Saloon. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Cryin' Again" is a song written by Rafe Van Hoy and Don Cook, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in September 1978 as the second single from the album Room Service. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Beautiful You" is a song written by Dave Hanner, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in November 1980 as the third single from the album Together. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"I Wish You Could Have Turned My Head (And Left My Heart Alone)" is a song written by Sonny Throckmorton. He was also the first artist to release it, doing so on Last Cheater's Waltz in 1978. His version went to number 54 on the country music chart that year.
"Come On In (You Did the Best You Could Do)" is a song written by Rick Giles and George Green, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in November 1985 as the third single from the album Step On Out. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song was also recorded by Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden on his 1986 solo album American Vagabond.
"True Heart" is a song written by Michael Clark and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in February 1988 as the second single from the album Heartbeat. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Love Without Mercy" is a song written by Don Pfrimmer and Mike Reid. It was originally recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys for their 1987 album Heartbeat, and later by Reid on his album Twilight Town. The Oak Ridge Boys' version was the B-side of their 1988 single "True Heart".
"Y'all Come Back Saloon" is a song written by Sharon Vaughn, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in July 1977 as the first single and title track from the album Y'all Come Back Saloon. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Sail Away" is a song written by Rafe Van Hoy, and first recorded by American country music artist Sam Neely. Neely's version was released in September 1977. The single peaked at number 98 on Hot Country Songs and 84 on the Billboard Hot 100. Kenny Rogers covered the song on his Love or Something Like It album.
"Dream On" is a song written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter. In 1974, The Righteous Brothers had a hit version, reaching No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 6 on the U.S. and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts. Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield alternate lead vocals.
"You Made a Rock of a Rolling Stone" is a song written by Kix Brooks and Chris Waters, and recorded by American country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. It was released in July 1986 as the second single from the album Seasons. The song reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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- 1 2 3 Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ↑ "BMI listing for "Come On In"". Broadcast Music Incorporated . Archived from the original on 31 January 2004. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
- ↑ "The Oak Ridge Boys Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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