The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet. The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in southern gospel during the 1950s. Their name was officially changed to the Oak Ridge Boys in the early 1960s, and they remained a gospel group until the mid-1970s, when they changed their image and concentrated on country music.
The lineup which produced their most world-famous and most well-known country and crossover hits (such as "Elvira", "Bobbie Sue", and "American Made") consists of Duane Allen (lead), Joe Bonsall (tenor), William Lee Golden (baritone), and Richard Sterban (bass). Golden and Allen joined the group in the mid-1960s, and Sterban and Bonsall joined in the early 1970s. Aside from an eight-year gap (1987–95) when Golden left the group and was replaced, this lineup has been together since 1973 and continues to tour and record.
The core group that would eventually lead to the Oak Ridge Boys was a country group called Wally Fowler and the Georgia Clodhoppers, formed in 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. They were requested to perform to staff members and their families restricted during World War II at the nuclear research plant in nearby Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They were asked to sing there so often that eventually they changed their name to the Oak Ridge Quartet. And because their most popular songs were gospel, Fowler decided to focus solely on southern gospel music.
Album: "Y'All Come Back Saloon" (1977)
Y'All Come Back Saloon
I'll Be True To You
Old Time Family Blugrass Band
Didn't She Really Thrill Them (Back In 1924)
Old Time Lovin'
Freckles
You're The One
Let Me Be The One
Easy
Emmylou
Album: "Room Service" (1978)
If You Can't Find Love
But I Do
Callin' Baton Rouge
It Could Have Been Ten Years Ago
Lots Of Matchbooks
If There Were Only Time For Love
Cryin' Again
I'll Be True To You
Come On In
Lay Down Your Sword And Shield
I Can Love You
Compilation: "The Best Of The Oak Ridge Boys" (1978)
Baptism Of Jesse Taylor
Loves Me Like A Rock
Why Me
Rhythm Guitar
Freedom For The Stallion
Heaven Bound
He's Gonna Smile On Me
There Must Be A Better Way
Where The Soul Never Dies
Family Reunion
Album: "The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived" (1979)
Sail Away
There Must Be Something About Me That She Loves
Sometimes The Rain Won't Let Me Sleep
I Gotta Get Over This
My Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me
Dream On
Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight
Every Now And Then
Dig A Little Deeper In The Well
Dancing The Night Away
Compilation: "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1" (1980)
You're The One
I'll Be True To You
Trying To Love Two Women
Cryin' Again
Dream On
Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight
Heart Of Mine
Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)
Sail Away
Y'All Come Back Saloon
Album: "Together" (1980)
Whiskey Lady
Ready To Take My Chances
Trying To Love Two Women
Heart Of Mine
Beautiful You
Take This Heart
Love Takes Two
Little More Like Me (The Crucifiction)
I Can't Imagine Laying Down (With Anyone But You)
Holdin' On To You
Album: "Fancy Free" (1981)
Elvira
Somewhere In The Night
She's Gone To L.A. Again
When I'm With You
Another Dream Just Come True
I'm Settin' Fancy Free
Dream Of Me
When Love Calls You
How Long Has It Been
I Would Crawl All The Way (To The River)
Album: "Bobbie Sue" (1982)
Bobbie Sue
I Wish You Were Here (Oh My Darlin')
Doctor's Orders
Old Kentucky Song
So Fine
I Wish You Could Have Turned My Head (And Left My Heart Alone)
Back In Your Arms Again
Up On Cripple Creek
Until You
Would They Love Him Down In Shreveport
Album: "Christmas" (1982)
Jesus Is Born Today (It Is His Birthday)
Christmas Is Paintin' The Town
Christmas Carol
Silver Bells
Santa's Song
White Christmas
Happy Christmas Eve
Thank God For Kids
Silent Night
Little One
Mary Christmas
Oh Holy Night
Album: "American Made" (1983)
Love Song
She's Not Just Another Pretty Face
Amity
You're The One
Down The Hall
American Made
Any Old Time You Choose
Heart On The Line
You Made It Beautiful
I'm So Glad I'm Standin' Here Today
Album: "Deliver" (1983)
Ozark Mountain Jubilee
When You Get To The Heart
Alice In Wonderland
Ain't No Cure For The Rock & Roll
In The Pines
I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes
Through My Eyes
Break My Mind
Still Holding On
Down Deep Inside
Compilation: "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2" (1984)
Elvira
Ozark Mountain Jubilee
Love Song
Fancy Free
Everyday
Beautiful You
Thank God For Kids
American Made
Make My Life With You
I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes
Album: "Step On Out" (1985)
Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)
Ophelia
Love Is Everywhere
Only One I Love
Roll Tennessee River
Little Things
Class Reunion
Staying Afloat
Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)
Step On Out
Album: "Christmas Again" (1986)
The Voices Of Rejoicing Love
First Christmas Day
There's A New Kid In Town
First Christmas Gift
The King Is Born
When You Give It Away
Christmas Again
Santa Bring Your Elves
That's What I Like About Christmas
It's Christmas Time Once Again
Album: "Seasons" (1986)
Seasons
What Are You Doing In My Dreams
Bedtime
Hidin' Place
Don't Break The Code
Juliet
You Made A Rock Of A Rolling Stone
Take A Step (Yesterday Waltz)
What You Do To Me
Everybody Wins
Album: "Where The Fast Lane Ends" (1987)
This Crazy Love
A Little Love Can Go A Long, Long Way
Whatever It Takes
Love Has A Mind Of Its Own
Is This Any Way For Us To Say Goodbye
Where The Fast Lane Ends
It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)
Looking For Love
A Little Late To Say Goodbye
Rainbow At Midnight
Album: "Heartbeat" (1987)
Come By Here
All I Need
Don't Turn Around
A Little More Coal On The Fire
Love Without Mercy
Hear My Heart Beat
Time In
One Love, One You
New Way Out
True Heart
Album: "Monongahela" (1988)
Gonna Take A Lot Of River (Mississippi, Monongahela)
I Can Count On You
Never Together (But Close Sometimes)
No Way Out
Beyond Those Years
Private Lives
Too Many Heartaches
Bridges And Walls
When Karen Comes Around
Taking One Heartbeat (At A Time)
Album: "American Dreams" (1989)
Cajun Girl
Baby, You'll Be My Baby
American Family
No Matter How High
If I Was To Start Crying
Turning For Home
In My Own Crazy Way
Don't Give Up
Bed Of Roses
Voila An American Dream
Compilation: "Greatest Hits, Vol. 3" (1989)
Gonna Take A Lot Of River (Mississippi, Monongahela)
True Heart
Little Things
This Crazy Love
Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)
Bobbie Sue
It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)
Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)
Bridges And Walls
Album: "Unstoppable" (1991)
Heaven Bound
When It Comes To You
Change My Mind
Your Love Made Me Do This Way
If I Were You
Walkin' After Midnight
Lucky Moon
In A Tender Moment
Love This Cat
Baby On Board
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Album: "The Long Haul" (1992)
Fall
Power Of Goodbye
Where Can I Surrender
Standin' By The River
Stay With Me
Come On Rain
Gimme Some Of Your Love
Fear Of The Flame
Something Worth Holding On To
Until You're Back In My Arms, Again
Album: "From The Heart" (2001)
I'm Working On A Building
Show Me The Way To Go
I Know What Lies Ahead
Fall To Fly
Write Your Name Across My Heart
The First Step To Heaven
A Mansion There For You
If Not For The Love Of Christ
Angels Watching Over Me
Then You'll See
Loving God, Loving Each Other
Album: "Colors" (2003)
Colors
The Absence Of Love
The Home Stretch
American Beauty
This Is America
An American Family
Let It Ride
Sincerely, I Remain
G.I. Joe And Lillie
Glory Bound
Thank God For Kids
The Star Spangled Banner
Album: "The Journey" (2004)
Train, Train
Someplace Green
Bad Case Of Missing You
Saving Grace
You Don't Have To Go Home (But You Can't Stay Here)
Old Family Love
Goin' Against The Grain
I Love You So Much It Hurts
My Girl Friday
That Ole Gravel Road Was Easy Street
The Journey
Album: "Common Thread" (2005)
Jesus Is Coming Soon
He Did It All For Me
You Can't Fix It
I Know
The Journey
How Great Thou Art
This Little Light Of Mine
You Don't Have To Go Home (But You Can't Stay Here)
Amazing Grace
I Saw The Light
Keep Our World Safe
God Will Take Care Of You
Album: "Front Row Seats" (2006)
Hard To Be Cool (In A Minivan)
Heaven's A Small Town
Dream On Me
Smaller
Something In The Water
Jonah, Job And Moses
Crazy Not To
A Feeling Like That
Heaven On Earth
Closer To Home
Didn't It Rain
Compared To You
Until You Get There
Did I Make A Difference
Album: "The Boys Are Back" (2009)
The Boys Are Back
Hold Me Closely
Hold You In My Arms
Seven Nation Army
Mama's Table
Boom Boom
You Ain't Gonna Blow My House Down
Beautiful Bluebird
God's Gonna Ease My Troublin' Mind
Live With Jesus
Album: "It's Only Natural" (2011)
What'cha Gonna Do?
True Heart
Before I Die
Gonna Take A Lot Of River
No Matter How High
The Shade
Elvira
Louisiana Red Dirt Highway
Beyond Those Years
Wish You Could Have Been There
Lucky Moon
Sacrifice… For Me
Other songs
Any Old Time Family Bluegrass Band
Blue Christmas
Come On In (Baby Take Your Coat Off)
Farther Along
In The Shelter Of His Arms
It Takes A Little Rain
Mrs. Santa Claus
The Old Country Church
The lineup which produced their most world-famous and most well-known country and crossover hits (such as "Elvira", "Bobbie Sue", and "American Made") consists of Duane Allen (lead), Joe Bonsall (tenor), William Lee Golden (baritone), and Richard Sterban (bass). Golden and Allen joined the group in the mid-1960s, and Sterban and Bonsall joined in the early 1970s. Aside from an eight-year gap (1987–95) when Golden left the group and was replaced, this lineup has been together since 1973 and continues to tour and record.
The core group that would eventually lead to the Oak Ridge Boys was a country group called Wally Fowler and the Georgia Clodhoppers, formed in 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. They were requested to perform to staff members and their families restricted during World War II at the nuclear research plant in nearby Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They were asked to sing there so often that eventually they changed their name to the Oak Ridge Quartet. And because their most popular songs were gospel, Fowler decided to focus solely on southern gospel music.
The Oak Ridge Boys Album
Album: "Y'All Come Back Saloon" (1977)
Y'All Come Back Saloon
I'll Be True To You
Old Time Family Blugrass Band
Didn't She Really Thrill Them (Back In 1924)
Old Time Lovin'
Freckles
You're The One
Let Me Be The One
Easy
Emmylou
Album: "Room Service" (1978)
If You Can't Find Love
But I Do
Callin' Baton Rouge
It Could Have Been Ten Years Ago
Lots Of Matchbooks
If There Were Only Time For Love
Cryin' Again
I'll Be True To You
Come On In
Lay Down Your Sword And Shield
I Can Love You
Compilation: "The Best Of The Oak Ridge Boys" (1978)
Baptism Of Jesse Taylor
Loves Me Like A Rock
Why Me
Rhythm Guitar
Freedom For The Stallion
Heaven Bound
He's Gonna Smile On Me
There Must Be A Better Way
Where The Soul Never Dies
Family Reunion
Album: "The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived" (1979)
Sail Away
There Must Be Something About Me That She Loves
Sometimes The Rain Won't Let Me Sleep
I Gotta Get Over This
My Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me
Dream On
Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight
Every Now And Then
Dig A Little Deeper In The Well
Dancing The Night Away
Compilation: "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1" (1980)
You're The One
I'll Be True To You
Trying To Love Two Women
Cryin' Again
Dream On
Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight
Heart Of Mine
Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)
Sail Away
Y'All Come Back Saloon
Album: "Together" (1980)
Whiskey Lady
Ready To Take My Chances
Trying To Love Two Women
Heart Of Mine
Beautiful You
Take This Heart
Love Takes Two
Little More Like Me (The Crucifiction)
I Can't Imagine Laying Down (With Anyone But You)
Holdin' On To You
Album: "Fancy Free" (1981)
Elvira
Somewhere In The Night
She's Gone To L.A. Again
When I'm With You
Another Dream Just Come True
I'm Settin' Fancy Free
Dream Of Me
When Love Calls You
How Long Has It Been
I Would Crawl All The Way (To The River)
Album: "Bobbie Sue" (1982)
Bobbie Sue
I Wish You Were Here (Oh My Darlin')
Doctor's Orders
Old Kentucky Song
So Fine
I Wish You Could Have Turned My Head (And Left My Heart Alone)
Back In Your Arms Again
Up On Cripple Creek
Until You
Would They Love Him Down In Shreveport
Album: "Christmas" (1982)
Jesus Is Born Today (It Is His Birthday)
Christmas Is Paintin' The Town
Christmas Carol
Silver Bells
Santa's Song
White Christmas
Happy Christmas Eve
Thank God For Kids
Silent Night
Little One
Mary Christmas
Oh Holy Night
Album: "American Made" (1983)
Love Song
She's Not Just Another Pretty Face
Amity
You're The One
Down The Hall
American Made
Any Old Time You Choose
Heart On The Line
You Made It Beautiful
I'm So Glad I'm Standin' Here Today
Album: "Deliver" (1983)
Ozark Mountain Jubilee
When You Get To The Heart
Alice In Wonderland
Ain't No Cure For The Rock & Roll
In The Pines
I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes
Through My Eyes
Break My Mind
Still Holding On
Down Deep Inside
Compilation: "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2" (1984)
Elvira
Ozark Mountain Jubilee
Love Song
Fancy Free
Everyday
Beautiful You
Thank God For Kids
American Made
Make My Life With You
I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes
Album: "Step On Out" (1985)
Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)
Ophelia
Love Is Everywhere
Only One I Love
Roll Tennessee River
Little Things
Class Reunion
Staying Afloat
Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)
Step On Out
Album: "Christmas Again" (1986)
The Voices Of Rejoicing Love
First Christmas Day
There's A New Kid In Town
First Christmas Gift
The King Is Born
When You Give It Away
Christmas Again
Santa Bring Your Elves
That's What I Like About Christmas
It's Christmas Time Once Again
Album: "Seasons" (1986)
Seasons
What Are You Doing In My Dreams
Bedtime
Hidin' Place
Don't Break The Code
Juliet
You Made A Rock Of A Rolling Stone
Take A Step (Yesterday Waltz)
What You Do To Me
Everybody Wins
Album: "Where The Fast Lane Ends" (1987)
This Crazy Love
A Little Love Can Go A Long, Long Way
Whatever It Takes
Love Has A Mind Of Its Own
Is This Any Way For Us To Say Goodbye
Where The Fast Lane Ends
It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)
Looking For Love
A Little Late To Say Goodbye
Rainbow At Midnight
Album: "Heartbeat" (1987)
Come By Here
All I Need
Don't Turn Around
A Little More Coal On The Fire
Love Without Mercy
Hear My Heart Beat
Time In
One Love, One You
New Way Out
True Heart
Album: "Monongahela" (1988)
Gonna Take A Lot Of River (Mississippi, Monongahela)
I Can Count On You
Never Together (But Close Sometimes)
No Way Out
Beyond Those Years
Private Lives
Too Many Heartaches
Bridges And Walls
When Karen Comes Around
Taking One Heartbeat (At A Time)
Album: "American Dreams" (1989)
Cajun Girl
Baby, You'll Be My Baby
American Family
No Matter How High
If I Was To Start Crying
Turning For Home
In My Own Crazy Way
Don't Give Up
Bed Of Roses
Voila An American Dream
Compilation: "Greatest Hits, Vol. 3" (1989)
Gonna Take A Lot Of River (Mississippi, Monongahela)
True Heart
Little Things
This Crazy Love
Come On In (You Did The Best You Could Do)
Bobbie Sue
It Takes A Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)
Touch A Hand (Make A Friend)
Bridges And Walls
Album: "Unstoppable" (1991)
Heaven Bound
When It Comes To You
Change My Mind
Your Love Made Me Do This Way
If I Were You
Walkin' After Midnight
Lucky Moon
In A Tender Moment
Love This Cat
Baby On Board
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Album: "The Long Haul" (1992)
Fall
Power Of Goodbye
Where Can I Surrender
Standin' By The River
Stay With Me
Come On Rain
Gimme Some Of Your Love
Fear Of The Flame
Something Worth Holding On To
Until You're Back In My Arms, Again
Album: "From The Heart" (2001)
I'm Working On A Building
Show Me The Way To Go
I Know What Lies Ahead
Fall To Fly
Write Your Name Across My Heart
The First Step To Heaven
A Mansion There For You
If Not For The Love Of Christ
Angels Watching Over Me
Then You'll See
Loving God, Loving Each Other
Album: "Colors" (2003)
Colors
The Absence Of Love
The Home Stretch
American Beauty
This Is America
An American Family
Let It Ride
Sincerely, I Remain
G.I. Joe And Lillie
Glory Bound
Thank God For Kids
The Star Spangled Banner
Album: "The Journey" (2004)
Train, Train
Someplace Green
Bad Case Of Missing You
Saving Grace
You Don't Have To Go Home (But You Can't Stay Here)
Old Family Love
Goin' Against The Grain
I Love You So Much It Hurts
My Girl Friday
That Ole Gravel Road Was Easy Street
The Journey
Album: "Common Thread" (2005)
Jesus Is Coming Soon
He Did It All For Me
You Can't Fix It
I Know
The Journey
How Great Thou Art
This Little Light Of Mine
You Don't Have To Go Home (But You Can't Stay Here)
Amazing Grace
I Saw The Light
Keep Our World Safe
God Will Take Care Of You
Album: "Front Row Seats" (2006)
Hard To Be Cool (In A Minivan)
Heaven's A Small Town
Dream On Me
Smaller
Something In The Water
Jonah, Job And Moses
Crazy Not To
A Feeling Like That
Heaven On Earth
Closer To Home
Didn't It Rain
Compared To You
Until You Get There
Did I Make A Difference
Album: "The Boys Are Back" (2009)
The Boys Are Back
Hold Me Closely
Hold You In My Arms
Seven Nation Army
Mama's Table
Boom Boom
You Ain't Gonna Blow My House Down
Beautiful Bluebird
God's Gonna Ease My Troublin' Mind
Live With Jesus
Album: "It's Only Natural" (2011)
What'cha Gonna Do?
True Heart
Before I Die
Gonna Take A Lot Of River
No Matter How High
The Shade
Elvira
Louisiana Red Dirt Highway
Beyond Those Years
Wish You Could Have Been There
Lucky Moon
Sacrifice… For Me
Other songs
Any Old Time Family Bluegrass Band
Blue Christmas
Come On In (Baby Take Your Coat Off)
Farther Along
In The Shelter Of His Arms
It Takes A Little Rain
Mrs. Santa Claus
The Old Country Church
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