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Ray Price Discography
Here is a detailed discography for American country music Country (also called country and western) is a genre of popular music that originated in the Southern and Southwestern United States in the early 1920s. It primarily derives from blues, church music such as Southern gospel and spirituals, ... artist Ray Price. Studio albums 1950s – 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s – 2010s Christmas albums Collaborations Compilation albums Singles 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s – 1990s Other singles Collaborations Guest singles Christmas singles Charted B-sides References {{DEFAULTSORT:Price, Ray Price, Ray Discographies of American artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Price (musician)
Noble Ray Price (January 12, 1926 – December 16, 2013) was an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His wide-ranging baritone is regarded as among the best male voices of country music, and his innovations, such as propelling the country beat from 2/4 to 4/4, known as the "Ray Price beat", helped make country music more popular. Some of his well-known recordings include " Release Me", "Crazy Arms", " Heartaches by the Number", " For the Good Times", "Night Life", and "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me". He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. He continued to record and tour into his 80s. Early life Ray Price was born on a farm near the small former community of Peach, near Perryville, Wood County, Texas. He was the son of Walter Clifton Price and Clara Mae Bradley Cimini. His grandfather, James M. M. Price, was an early settler in the area. Price was three years old when his parents divorced and his mother moved to Dallas, Texa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Music Recording Certifications
Music recording certifications are typically awarded by the worldwide music industry based on the total units sold, streamed, or shipped to retailers. These awards and their requirements are defined by the various certifying bodies representing the music industry in various countries and territories worldwide. The standard certification awards given consist of Gold, Platinum, and sometimes Diamond awards, in ascending order; the UK also has a Silver certification, ranking below Gold. In most cases, a "Multi-Platinum" or "Multi-Diamond" award is given for multiples of the Platinum or Diamond requirements. Many music industries around the world are represented by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). The IFPI operates in 66 countries and services affiliated industry associations in 45 countries. In some cases, the IFPI is merely affiliated with the already operational certification bodies of a country, but in many countries with lesser-developed industr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Word Records
Word Records is a Christian faith-based entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is owned by Curb Records, and is a part of Word Entertainment. It is distributed by Warner Records (the former Warner Bros. Records). History In 1951, Word Records was founded in Waco, Texas by Jarrell McCracken, Baylor business major Henry SoRelle and radio/television executive Ted Snider. The label's name is based on a 16-minute spoken word recording written and narrated by McCracken, the first recording released by the label, entitled "The Game of Life". The 23-year-old KWTX sportscaster in Waco had read an article by Jimmy Allen, a former athlete who became a Baptist preacher, and based his recording on the article which is also called "The Game of Life". The event is based on a full-length match, between the forces of good and evil, with Jesus Christ and Satan coaching the two teams. McCracken was familiar with play-by-play broadcasting, having created virtual baseball games for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dot Records
Dot Records was an American record label founded by Randy Wood (record producer), Randy Wood and Gene Nobles that was active between 1950 and 1978. The original headquarters of Dot Records were in Gallatin, Tennessee. In 1956, the company moved to Hollywood, California. In its early years, Dot specialized in artists from Tennessee. Then it branched out to include musicians from across the U.S. It recorded country music, rhythm and blues, polkas, waltzes, Gospel music, gospel, rockabilly, pop music, pop, and early rock and roll. After moving to Hollywood, Dot Records bought many recordings by small local independent labels and issued them nationally. In 1957, Wood sold the label to Paramount Pictures, but remained in charge until 1967, when he departed to join Lawrence Welk in the formation of Ranwood Records. In 1968, the label was acquired as part of the acquisition of Paramount by Gulf and Western Industries, Gulf+Western, which transitioned it to exclusively recording country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABC Records
ABC Records was an American record label founded in New York City in 1955. It originated as the main popular music label operated by the Am-Par Record Corporation. Am-Par also created the Impulse! jazz label in 1960. It acquired many labels before ABC was sold to MCA Records in 1979. ABC produced music in a variety of genres: pop, rock, jazz, country, rhythm and blues, soundtrack, gospel, and polka. In addition to producing records, ABC licensed masters from independent record producers, and purchased regionally released records for national distribution. The label was initially called Am-Par Records (1955), but quickly changed to ABC-Paramount Records (1955–1966), and then renamed ABC Records in 1966. History Background In the 1940s and early 1950s, the Federal Communications Commission took action against the Anti-competitive practices of movie studios and broadcasting companies, forcing the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) to sell the Blue Network, the sister network ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like Old Times Again
''Like Old Times Again'' is a 1974 studio album by country music artist Ray Price. It was his first album after parting ways with Columbia Records; the album was released by Myrrh Records (catalog no. MST-6538). The album debuted on ''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 ...'' magazine's country album chart on November 23, 1974, peaked at No. 7, and remained on the chart for a total of 23 weeks. It included three Top 20 singles: "Roses and Love Songs" (No. 3); "Like Old Times Again" (No. 4); and "Farthest Thing From My Mind" (No. 17). AllMusic gave the album two-and-a-half stars. All songs on the album were written by Jim Weatherly. Track listing Side A # "Roses and Love Songs" # "The Closest Thing to Love" # ""Like Old Times Again" # "My First Day Without ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrrh Records
__NOTOC__ Myrrh Records (also known as Myrrh Worship) was an American Christian music record label. According to ''Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music'', the label was instrumental in developing a popular following for contemporary Christian music, as the label that first published music by: Barry McGuire, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Randy Matthews and Nancy Honeytree. The label is also known for serving as the first label for popular Christian crossover singer Amy Grant, who joined the label in 1977. She stayed with Myrrh until 1999, and with Word Records until 2005. The label has released recordings by Al Green, B.J. Thomas, Benny Hester, Billy Preston, Bob Ayala, The Choir, Cliff Richard, Crystal Lewis, Dakoda Motor Company, David and the Giants, GLAD, Jaci Velasquez, David Meece, Malcolm and Alwyn, Mark Heard, Michael and Stormie Omartian, Mike Warnke, Miss Angie, Maria Muldaur, One Bad Pig, Petra, Phil Keaggy, Randy Matthews, Randy Stonehill, Richie Furay, Earth, Wind & Fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me (Ray Price Album)
''You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me'' is a studio album by country music artist Ray Price (musician), Ray Price. , ''Billboard''. September 8, 1973. 33. It was released in 1974 by Columbia Records. The album peaked on ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' magazine's country album chart at No. 24. Track listing All songs written by Jim Weatherly. Side A # "The Need to Be" (3:35) # "You Are a Song" (3:09) # "It Must Be Love This Time" (3:00) # "Where Peaceful Waters Flow" (3:29) # "To a Gentler Time (3:02) Side B # "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" (3:46) # "Some Things Never Change" (4:14) # "Storms of Troubled Times" (4:02) # "Like a First Time Thing" (2:29) # "Je ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's Got To Be A Saint (album)
''She's Got to Be a Saint'' is a studio album by country music artist Ray Price. It was released in 1973 by Columbia Records (catalog no. KC-32033). The album debuted on '' Billboard'' magazine's country album chart on April 14, 1973, peaked at No. 4, and remained on the chart for a total of 14 weeks. It included the No. 1 hit single, " She's Got to Be a Saint". AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databa ... gave the album three stars. Critic Greg Adams called it "short on variety but nicely consistent for fans of Price's ballad style." Track listing Side A # " She's Got to Be a Saint" # "Turn Around, Look at Me" # "Sunday" # "Nobody Wins" # "Everything That's Beautiful (Reminds Me of You)" # "Goin' Away" Side B # "Help Me" # "My Baby's Gone" # "Enough for You" # " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lonesomest Lonesome
''The Lonesomest Lonesome'' is a studio album by country music artist Ray Price. It was released in 1972 by Columbia Records (catalog no. KC-31546). The album debuted on ''Billboard'' magazine's country album chart on August 5, 1972, peaked at No. 3, and remained on the chart for a total of 16 weeks. It included the No. 2 hit single, "The Lonesomest Lonesome". AllMusic gave the album two-and-a-half stars. Track listing Side A # "The Lonesomest Lonesome" # "But I Was Lying" # "One Night to Remember" # "Just the Other Side of Nowhere" # "Empty Chairs" # "Time" Side B # "That's What Leaving's About" # "Wake Up Yesterday" # "Over" # "This House" # "Oh, Lonesome Me "Oh Lonesome Me" is a popular song written and recorded in December 1957 by Don Gibson with Chet Atkins producing it for RCA Victor in Nashville. Released in 1958, the song topped the country chart for eight non-consecutive weeks. On what becam ..." References {{DEFAULTSORT:Lonesomest Lonesome, The 1972 al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Won't Mention It Again (album)
''I Won't Mention It Again'' is a studio album by country music artist Ray Price. It was released in 1971 by Columbia Records (catalog no. C-30510). The album debuted on ''Billboard'' magazine's country album chart on June 12, 1971, held the No. 1 spot for five weeks, and remained on the chart for a total of 42 weeks. It also won the Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year. It included two hit singles: "I Won't Mention It Again" (No. 1) and "I'd Rather Be Sorry" (No. 2). AllMusic gave the album three stars. Track listing Side A # "I Won't Mention It Again "I Won't Mention It Again" is a 1971 single written by Cameron "Cam" Mullins and Carolyn Jean Yates, and recorded by Ray Price. "I Won't Mention it Again" was Ray Price's sixth number one on the country chart. The single stayed at number one for t ..." # "Kiss the World Goodbye" # " Sunday Morning Comin' Down" # "The Burden of Freedom" # "Forgive My Heart" # "I'd Rather Be Sorry" Side B # " Lovin' Her Was Ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
