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"The Free Electric Band" is a song written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood and performed by Hammond. The song reached #19 on the UK Singles Chart, #11 in South Africa and #48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1973. The song appeared on his 1973 album, The Free Electric Band and was produced by Hammond and arranged by Michael Omartian.
"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.
"The Loving Gift" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and originally recorded by the duo of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.
"Old Time Feeling" is a song written by Tom Jans and Will Jennings and originally released by Tom Jans on the album Tom Jans (1974).
"Allegheny" is a song written and originally recorded by Chris Gantry.
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- 1 2 "Praise the Lord and Pass the Soup (with The Carter Family & The Oak Ridge Boys)". Johnny Cash official site. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- 1 2 "Praise The Lord And Pass The Soup". Discogs . Retrieved 2021-10-24.
JOHNNY CASH (With The Carter Family And The Oak Ridge Boys) PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE SOUP -A. Hammond - M. Hazlewood- Prod. by Albert Hammond // JOHNNY CASH (With The Carter Family And The Oak Ridge Boys) THE BALLAD OF BARBARA J. Cash- Arranged by Michael Omartian Prod. by Albert Hammond
- ↑ "Praise The Lord And Pass The Soup Chart History". Billboard . Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ↑ "Hot Country Songs Chart (The week of September 15, 1973)". Billboard . Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ↑ "The Carter Family Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
