"Tryin' to Beat the Morning Home" | ||||
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Single by T. G. Sheppard | ||||
from the album T. G. Sheppard | ||||
B-side | "I'll Be Satisfied" | |||
Released | February 1975 | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 2:44 | |||
Label | Melodyland | |||
Songwriter(s) | T.G. Sheppard Elroy Kahanek Red Williams | |||
Producer(s) | Jack Gilmer, T.G. Sheppard | |||
T. G. Sheppard singles chronology | ||||
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"Tryin' to Beat the Morning Home" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in February 1975 as the second single from the album T. G. Sheppard. The song was Sheppard's second hit on the country chart as well as his second number one. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent a total of twelve weeks on the country chart. [1] It was written by Sheppard, Elroy Kahanek and Red Williams.
Elroy Kahanek was a record industry official and songwriter. He was involved with promoting various successful musicians and their work for RCA Records, Sunbird Records, Atlantic Records, and Bang II Records. He also helped write several hit songs including "Somebody Paints the Wall", "She's Playing Hard to Forget", "The Fool Who Fooled Around", and "Tryin' to Beat the Morning Home".
Chart (1975) | Peak position |
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US Hot Country Songs ( Billboard ) [2] | 1 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [3] | 95 |
Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 2 |
"Devil in the Bottle" is the debut song recorded by American country music artist T. G. Sheppard. It was released in October 1974 as the first single from the album T. G. Sheppard, and reached number one on the U.S. country singles chart. The single spent a single week at number one and a total of ten weeks on the chart. "Devil in the Bottle" was written by Bobby David.
"I'll Be Coming Back for More" is a song written by Curly Putman and Sterling Whipple, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in November 1979 as the third single from the album 3/4 Lonely. "I'll Be Coming Back for More" was T.G. Sheppard's fourth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for two weeks and spent a total of eleven weeks on the chart.
"I Feel Like Loving You Again" is a song written by Bobby Braddock and Sonny Throckmorton, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was first released in 1978 on Throckmorton's debut album, Last Cheater's Waltz. It was re-released in November 1980 as the third single from the album Smooth Sailin. "I Feel Like Loving You Again" was T.G. Sheppard's sixth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart.
"Loved 'Em Every One" is a song written by Phil Sampson, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in March 1981 as the first single from the album I Love 'Em All. "I Loved 'Em Every One" was T.G. Sheppard's seventh number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent ten weeks on the country chart. "I Loved' Em Every One" was also Shepperd's only Top 40 single on Billboard's Hot 100, reaching #37.
"Party Time" is a song written by Bruce Channel, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in June 1981 as the second single from the album I Love 'Em All. "Party Time" was T.G. Sheppard's eighth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.
"Only One You" is a song written by Michael Garvin and Bucky Jones, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in November 1981 as the first single from the album Finally!. "Only One You" became his ninth No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1982, spending one week atop the chart as part of a 13-week run within the country chart's top 40.
"Finally" is a song written by Gary Chapman, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in March 1982 as the second single and title track from the album Finally!. The song was T.G. Sheppard's tenth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of ten weeks on the country chart.
"What's Forever For" is a song written by Rafe VanHoy and first recorded by England Dan & John Ford Coley on their 1978 album Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive.
"War Is Hell " is a song written by Curly Putman, Bucky Jones and Dan Wilson, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in July 1982 as the first single from the album Perfect Stranger. The song was Sheppard's 11th No. 1 song on the Hot Country Singles chart in the fall of 1982. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart.
"Faking Love" is a song written by Matraca Berg and Bobby Braddock, and recorded by American country music artists T.G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks. It was released in October of 1982 as the second single from the album Perfect Stranger. "Faking Love" was the only single T.G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks released as a duo. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks within the Top 40.
"Slow Burn" is a song written by Tommy Rocco and Charlie Black, and recorded by American country music artist T. G. Sheppard. It was released in September 1983 as the first single and title track from the album Slow Burn.
"Strong Heart" is a song written by Tommy Rocco, Charlie Black and Austin Roberts, and recorded by American country music artist T. G. Sheppard. It was released in May 1986 as the first single from the album It Still Rains in Memphis. The song was Sheppard's fourteenth and last number-one on the U.S. country singles chart. The single spent one week at the top of the chart in August 1986.
"You Feel Good All Over" is a song written by Sonny Throckmorton, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in April 1979 as the first single from the album 3/4 Lonely. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Somewhere Down the Line" is a song written by Lewis Anderson and Casey Kelly, recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in June 1984 as the third single from the album Slow Burn. The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"One Owner Heart" is a song written by Walt Aldridge, Mac McAnally and Tom Brasfield, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in November 1984 as the second single and title track from the album One Owner Heart. The song reached #4 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"Doncha?" is a song written by Walt Aldridge, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in September 1985 as the second single from the album Livin' on the Edge. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"In Over My Heart" is a song written by Walt Aldridge, Tom Brasfield and James Rutledge, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in December 1985 as the third single from the album Livin' on the Edge. The song reached #9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"You're My First Lady" is a song written by Mac McAnally, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in March 1987 as the third single from the album It Still Rains in Memphis. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"One for the Money" is a song written by Buck Moore and Mentor Williams, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in September 1987 as the first single and title track from the album One for the Money. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. It was Sheppard's last Top 10 hit.
"You're Going Out of My Mind" is a song written by Wayland Holyfield and John McBee, and recorded by American country music artist T.G. Sheppard. It was released in March 1985 as the third single from the album One Owner Heart. The song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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