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"Where Do I Put Her Memory" is a song written by Jim Weatherly, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in February 1979 as the third single from the album Burgers and Fries. The song Pride's twenty-first number one on the country chart and stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart.
"Night Games" is a song written by Blake Mevis and Norro Wilson, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in May 1983 as the first single and title track from the album Night Games. Pride's 29th and final number one hit on the Billboard country music charts, the single peaked at number one for one week and spent a total of 13 weeks on the country chart. It was the last country song by a solo black artist to reach number 1 on the country charts until "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" by Darius Rucker achieved the feat in 2008.
The discography of American country artist Charley Pride contains 74 singles, one other charting song, two promotional singles, one featured single and 11 music videos. Pride signed his first recording contract with RCA Victor in 1966. His first two singles failed to become hits. His third single, "Just Between You and Me," became a hit when it reached the top ten of the country charts. Pride had several more top ten hits over the next several years until he had first chart-topper in 1969. The single, "All I Have to Offer You ," reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and spent 17 weeks charting. This was followed by five more number one hits, including "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone." All of these singles also reached low-end positions on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Just Between You and Me" is a song written by Jack Clement that was originally recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. The song was produced by Clement, as well as Chet Atkins and Bob Ferguson. "Just Between You and Me" was Pride's third single and his first major hit as a recording artist.
"I Know One" is a song written by Jack Clement that was originally recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. The song was produced by Clement, as well as Chet Atkins and Felton Jarvis. "I Know One" was Pride's fourth single and his second major hit as a recording artist.
She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory is a studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in March 1977 via RCA Victor Records and contained ten tracks. The record was co-produced by Jerry Bradley and Pride. It would be Pride's twenty third studio recording in his career and would spawn three singles: "A Whole Lotta Things to Sing About," "I'll Be Leaving Alone" and the title track. The album received positive reviews from critics and music publications.
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- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 276.
- ↑ "Charley Pride Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Charley Pride Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
