Heart is an American rock band formed in 1973 in Seattle, Washington. The band evolved from previous projects led by founding members Roger Fisher (guitar) and Steve Fossen, including The Army (1967–1969), Hocus Pocus (1969–1970), and White Heart (1970–1973). By 1975, original members Fisher, Fossen, and Ann Wilson, along with Nancy Wilson, Michael Derosier (drums), and Howard Leese formed the lineup for the band's initial mid- to late-1970s success period. These core members were included in the band's 2013 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the British rock band Queen, released worldwide on 26 October 1981. The album consisted of Queen's biggest hits since their first chart appearance in 1974 with "Seven Seas of Rhye", up to their 1980 hit "Flash". There was no universal track listing or cover art for the album, and each territory's tracks were dependent on what singles had been released there and which were successful. In 1992, the US version of the album Classic Queen was released following the band's rekindled popularity in the nation.
Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show is an American rock band, formed in Union City, New Jersey. The band had commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles "Sylvia's Mother", "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'", "Only Sixteen" (1975), "A Little Bit More" (1976), "Sharing the Night Together" (1978), "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" (1979) and "Better Love Next Time" (1979). In addition to its own material, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show performed songs written by the poet Shel Silverstein.
Sawyer Brown is an American country music band. It was founded in 1981 in Apopka, Florida, by Mark Miller, Gregg "Hobie" Hubbard, Bobby Randall, Joe "Curly" Smyth (drums), and Jim Scholten. The five musicians were originally members of country singer Don King's road band, but chose to stay together after King retired in 1981. After competing on the television competition series Star Search and winning that show's grand prize, they signed to Capitol Records in 1984. The band recorded for Capitol between then and 1991, and for Curb Records between 1991 and 2005, except for a short time in 2003 when they were signed to Lyric Street Records. Duncan Cameron, formerly of the Amazing Rhythm Aces, replaced Randall in 1991, and Shayne Hill replaced him in 2004.
"Tom Sawyer" is a song by Canadian rock band Rush, originally released on their 1981 album Moving Pictures as its opener. The band's lead singer, bassist, and keyboardist, Geddy Lee, has referred to the track as the band's "defining piece ... from the early '80s". It is one of Rush's best-known songs and a staple of both classic rock radio and Rush's live performances, having been played on every concert tour since its release.
Lyman Corbitt McAnally Jr., known professionally as Mac McAnally, is an American singer-songwriter, session musician, and record producer. In his career, he has recorded ten studio albums and eight singles. Two of his singles were hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and six more on the Hot Country Songs chart. His ninth chart entry came in late 2008-early 2009 as a guest vocalist on Kenny Chesney's cover of his 1990 single "Down the Road".
Greatest Hits Volume Two is Reba McEntire's second compilation album for MCA Records. The album debuted at number 3 on the Country Albums chart for the week of October 16, 1993, and it peaked at #1 for the week of January 22, 1994. It stayed in the Top 10 for 12 weeks and came off the charts at number 47 for the week of January 11, 1997.
Sawyer Brown is an American country music band founded in 1984. Their discography comprises 18 studio albums, one live album, and five compilation albums. Of their albums, three have been certified gold by the RIAA: 1992's The Dirt Road, 1993's Outskirts of Town and 1995's Greatest Hits 1990-1995. The latter two are certified gold by the CRIA, as is their 1990 Greatest Hits album, while 1989's The Boys Are Back is certified platinum by the CRIA.
"Six Days on the Road" is an American song written by Earl Green and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio songwriter Carl Montgomery, made famous by country music singer Dave Dudley. The song was initially recorded by Paul Davis and released in 1961 on the Bulletin label. In 1963, the song became a major hit when released by Dudley, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and cracking the Top 40 (#32) on the Hot 100, leading to it being hailed as the definitive celebration of the American truck driver.
The Boys Are Back is the sixth studio album released by the American country music band Sawyer Brown. Released in 1989 on Capitol Records, it features three singles: "The Race Is On", "I Did It for Love", and "Puttin' the Dark Back into the Night".
Outskirts of Town is the tenth studio album by American country music band Sawyer Brown, released in 1993 on Curb Records. The third and final album of their career to receive RIAA gold certification, it produced four hit singles on the Billboard country charts: "Thank God for You", "The Boys and Me" (#4), the title track (#40), and "Hard to Say" (#5). A dance mix of "The Boys and Me" is also included as a bonus track.
Greatest Hits 1990–1995 is the second compilation album by American country music band Sawyer Brown. It features eight top 5 hits from four albums for Capitol/Curb: 1990's Buick, 1992's The Dirt Road and Cafe on the Corner, and 1993's Outskirts of Town. Two new tracks — "This Time" and "I Don't Believe in Goodbye" — are also included on this album. These songs were both released in 1995, peaking at #2 and #4, respectively, on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
"Some Girls Do" is a song written by Mark Miller, and recorded by American country music band Sawyer Brown. It was released in March 1992 as the second single from their album The Dirt Road. It was a number-one hit in the United States, while it peaked at number 2 in Canada.
"The Race Is On" is a song written by Don Rollins and made a hit on the country music charts by George Jones and on the pop and easy listening charts by the unrelated Jack Jones. George's version was the first single released from his 1965 album of the same name. Released as a single in September 1964, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1965. Jack's version topped Billboard's Easy Listening chart and reached number 15 on the Hot 100 the same year. The two recordings combined to reach number 12 on the Cashbox charts, which combined all covers of the same song in one listing and thus gave George Jones his only top-40 hit. The song uses thoroughbred horse racing as the metaphor for the singer's romantic relationships.
"Step That Step" is a song written by Mark Miller, and recorded by American country music group Sawyer Brown. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from their self-titled debut album. It was their first number-one hit on both the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and the Canadian RPM country singles chart. It would remain their only number-one single until seven years later, when they topped the chart with "Some Girls Do".
"This Time" is a song written by Mark Miller and Mac McAnally and recorded by American country music group Sawyer Brown. It was released in November 1994 as the first single from their compilation album Greatest Hits 1990-1995. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, behind Pam Tillis' "Mi Vida Loca ".
"Drive Me Wild" is a song written by Mark Miller, Gregg Hubbard and Mike Lawler, and recorded by American country music group Sawyer Brown. It was released in November 1998 as the first single and title track from the album Drive Me Wild. The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. This was the band's last top 10 hit.
American country music band Zac Brown Band has released seven studio albums, two extended plays, two live albums, and twenty-nine singles. Fourteen of those singles reached number one on either the US Billboard Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay chart, while one reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
"When Love Comes Callin'" is a song written by Mark Miller and Randy Scruggs, and recorded by American country music group Sawyer Brown. It was released in October 1990 as the first single from their Greatest Hits compilation album. The song reached #40 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Greatest Hits So Far... is a compilation album by American country music group Zac Brown Band. It was released on November 10, 2014, via Atlantic Records and Southern Ground. The album includes the band's first fourteen singles from "Chicken Fried" in 2008 to "Sweet Annie" in 2013.
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