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"Down on the Farm" is a song written by Eddie Setser, John Greenebaum and Troy Seals, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in January 1985 as the first single from his Greatest Hits, Volume 2 compilation album. The song became a top 40 hit on the Billboard country chart.
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She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory is the twenty-third 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 was Pride's twenty third studio recording in his career and spawned 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.
Someone Loves You Honey is the twenty-fourth studio album by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in February 1978 on RCA Victor and contained 11 tracks. The album was co-produced by Jerry Bradley and Pride. Two of Pride's major hits were included on the studio record: "More to Me" and the title track. Both songs became number one hits. The album itself would also reach charting positions following its release.
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- ↑ "Charley Pride singles". Allmusic . Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Charley Pride Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Lee Roy Parnell singles". Allmusic . Retrieved November 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2653." RPM . Library and Archives Canada. November 14, 1994. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Lee Roy Parnell Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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