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Greatest Hits, Volume II (Earl Thomas Conley Album)
''Greatest Hits, Volume II'' is the second compilation album by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released on February 14, 1990, via RCA Records. The album includes the singles "Bring Back Your Love to Me "Bring Back Your Love to Me" is a song written and recorded by John Hiatt for his 1990 studio album '' Stolen Moments''. The song was also recorded in 1990 by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley and released as the first single from ..." and "Who's Gonna Tell Her Goodbye". Track listing Chart performance References {{Earl Thomas Conley 1990 compilation albums Earl Thomas Conley albums Albums produced by Emory Gordy Jr. RCA Records compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Thomas Conley
Earl Thomas Conley (October 17, 1941 – April 10, 2019)Wood, Gerry. (1998). "Earl Thomas Conley". In ''The Encyclopedia of Country Music''. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 108. was an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1980 and 2003, he recorded ten studio albums, including seven for RCA Records. In the 1980s and into the 1990s, Conley also charted more than thirty singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart, of which eighteen reached Number One. His eighteen ''Billboard'' Number One country singles during the 1980s were the third most by any artist in any genre during that decade, after Alabama and Ronnie Milsap. Biography Early life Conley was born October 17, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Glenna Ruth (née Davis; 1918–2002) and Arthur Conley (1910–1989). When he was fourteen, his father lost his job with the railroad, forcing the young boy to move in with his older sister in Jamestown, Ohio. He was offered a scholarship to an art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Rice
Wilburn Steven Rice (born April 19, 1939 in Datto, Arkansas) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Rice charted six singles between 1971 and 1978, including the Top 40 hit "Travelin' Minstrel Man", but is better known for his songwriting. Rice has written songs for artists such as Johnny Paycheck, Reba McEntire, Lynn Anderson, Charley Pride and Jerry Lee Lewis, and he has more awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers than any other songwriter. Rice has also been nominated for two Grammy Awards. Biography Wilburn Steven Rice was born April 19, 1939. He learned to play guitar at age fourteen and was signed to his first recording contract at age 18. In 1960, he had his first cut as a songwriter when Elvis Presley recorded "Girl Next Door Went A-Walking". Rice began collaborating with songwriter, Jerry Foster, after meeting him while on tour. The two wrote songs together and were signed to a songwriting contract through the assistance of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Thomas Conley Albums
Earl () is a rank of the nobility in the United Kingdom. The title originates in the Old English word ''eorl'', meaning "a man of noble birth or rank". The word is cognate with the Old Norse, Scandinavian form ''jarl'', and meant "Germanic chieftain, chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead. After the Norman conquest of England, Norman Conquest, it became the equivalent of the continental count (in England in the earlier period, it was more akin to a duke; in Scotland, it assimilated the concept of mormaer). Alternative names for the rank equivalent to "earl" or "count" in the nobility structure are used in other countries, such as the ''hakushaku'' (伯爵) of the post-restoration Japanese Imperial era. In modern Britain, an earl is a member of the Peerages in the United Kingdom, peerage, ranking below a marquess and above a viscount. A feminine form of ''earl'' never developed; instead, ''countess'' is used. Etymology The term ''ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Compilation Albums
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Kortchmar
Daniel "Danny Kootch" Kortchmar (born April 6, 1946) is an American guitarist, session musician, producer and songwriter. Kortchmar's work with singer-songwriters such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, David Crosby, Carole King, David Cassidy, Graham Nash, Neil Young, Steve Perry, and Carly Simon helped define the signature sound of the singer-songwriter era of the 1970s. Jackson Browne and Don Henley have recorded many songs written or co-written by Kortchmar, and Kortchmar was Henley's songwriting and producing partner in the 1980s. Biography Kortchmar is the son of manufacturer Emil Kortchmar and author Lucy Cores. Kortchmar first came to prominence in the mid-1960s playing with bands in his native New York City, such as The King Bees and The Flying Machine, which included a then-unknown James Taylor (Kortchmar having been a long-time friend of Taylor's as both summered on Martha's Vineyard in their teens). In Taylor's autobiographical composition " Fire and Rain", t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Must Not Be Drinking Enough
"You Must Not Be Drinking Enough" is a song recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in October 1989 as the fifth single from the album ''The Heart of It All''. The song reached #26 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Single & Tracks chart. The song was written by Danny Kortchmar. The song was first released by Don Henley in 1984 under the title "You're Not Drinking Enough" on the album '' Building the Perfect Beast''. Personnel * Don Henley – lead vocals, drums * David Paich – acoustic piano * Danny Kortchmar – organ, Omnichord, guitars * Tim Drummond – bass * Sam Moore Samuel David Moore (born October 12, 1935) is an American vocalist who was a member of the soul and R&B group, Sam & Dave, from 1961 to 1981. He is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame (for " Soul Man"), and the Voc ... – harmony vocals Chart performance References 1989 singles 1984 songs Don Henley songs Earl Thom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chance Of Lovin' You
"Chance of Lovin' You" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in August 1984 as the lead single from the album ''Treadin' Water ''Treadin' Water'' is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released on October 1, 1984 via RCA Records. The album includes the singles " Chance of Lovin' You", "Love Don't Care (Whose Heart It Breaks) ...''. The song was Conley's seventh number one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the country chart. The song was written by Conley and Randy Scruggs. Chart performance References 1984 singles 1984 songs Earl Thomas Conley songs Songs written by Randy Scruggs Songs written by Earl Thomas Conley RCA Records singles {{1984-country-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What I'd Say
"What I'd Say" is a song written by Robert Byrne and Will Robinson, and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in October 1988 as the third single from his album ''The Heart of It All''. The song was Conley's seventeenth number one country single. The single went to number one on the U.S. and Canadian country charts and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the U.S. country chart. Content The song talks of a man holding imaginary conversations with the woman who'd left him, rehearsing what he might say if he ever ran into her. He doesn't know whether he would express his feelings, compliment her, or tell her to "go to hell." The song concludes by the man stating that his ex-lover would have to wait until the day they meet again to find out what he would say to her. Cover versions The song was covered by Gary Allan on his 2001 album ''Alright Guy ''Alright Guy'' is the fourth studio album by American country music singer Gary Allan. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hiatt
John Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including new wave, blues, and country. Hiatt has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards and has been awarded a variety of other distinctions in the music industry. Hiatt was working as a songwriter for Tree International, a record label in Nashville, Tennessee, when his song " Sure As I'm Sittin' Here" was covered by Three Dog Night. The song became a Top 40 hit, earning Hiatt a recording contract with Epic Records. Since then he has released 22 studio albums, two compilation albums and one live album. A variety of artists in multiple genres have covered his songs, including Rosanne Cash, Aaron Neville, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Chaka Khan, Albert Lee, Dave Edmunds, Delbert McClinton, Desert Rose Band, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, Iggy Pop, I'm with Her, Jeff Healey, Jewel, Jimmy Buffett, Joan Baez, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Coc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can't Win For Losin' You
"I Can't Win for Losin' You' is a song written by Robert Byrne and Rick Bowles and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in November 1986 as the second single from the album '' Too Many Times''. The song was Conley's twelfth number one country single. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart. Critical reception Kip Kirby of ''Billboard'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, saying that Conley "slips into a breathy, soulful voice in this R&B-flavored lament; underneath a devil-may-care exterior, he's paying dues for a love that got away."''Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...'', November 22, 1986 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thom Schuyler
Thomas James Schuyler (born June 10, 1952, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American songwriter. Schuyler wrote songs recorded by more than 200 various artists including "16th Avenue" for Lacy J. Dalton, "Love Will Turn You Around" for Kenny Rogers, and "A Long Line of Love" for Michael Martin Murphey. In 1983, Schuyler signed to Capitol Records and released the album ''Brave Heart''. Its title track was a No. 43 single on the Hot Country Singles (now Hot Country Songs) charts. Later, he founded the trio S-K-O (originally known as Schuyler, Knobloch & Overstreet) with J. Fred Knobloch and Paul Overstreet. S-K-O charted seven singles in the mid-1980s, including the Number One hit "Baby's Got a New Baby". Overstreet later assumed a solo career and the trio was renamed S-K-B when Craig Bickhardt replaced him. After S-K-B disbanded, Schuyler continued to write songs, and was eventually made chairman of the Country Music Association. He also headed RCA Records' Nashville ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Out Loud (song)
"Love Out Loud" is a song written by Thom Schuyler, and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in March 1989 as the fourth single from the album ''The Heart of It All ''The Heart of It All'' is the seventh studio album by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released on April 29, 1988 via RCA Records. The album includes the singles "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)", " We Believe in Happy En ...''. The song was Conley's eighteenth and final number one on the country chart as a solo artist. The single went to number one for one week and spent fifteen weeks on the country chart. Cover versions It was covered in 2016 by Lorrie Morgan on her album ''Letting Go...Slow''. Chart performance "Love Out Loud" debuted on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of March 18, 1989. Year-end charts References 1989 singles Earl Thomas Conley songs Lorrie Morgan songs Songs written by Thom Schu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
