The Oak Ridge Boys – Elvira
“Elvira” is a country song written by Dallas Frazier and originally recorded by him in 1966. It was a minor hit for Frazier at the time of its release, but it became a much bigger hit when it was covered by The Oak Ridge Boys in 1981. The Oak Ridge Boys’ version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1982.
Background and composition
“Elvira” was written by Dallas Frazier in 1966. The song is a catchy, upbeat tune about a man who is infatuated with a woman named Elvira. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a picture of a woman who is beautiful, mysterious, and irresistible.
Recording and production
The Oak Ridge Boys’ version of “Elvira” was recorded in 1981 at the Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Ron Chancey.
The recording features Duane Allen on lead vocals. Allen’s vocals are strong and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“Elvira” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was originally written and recorded by Dallas Frazier in 1966.
- The Oak Ridge Boys’ version of the song was released in 1981.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- “Elvira” has been covered by many artists, including Rodney Crowell, Kacey Musgraves, and Gretchen Wilson.