Doyle Holly (album)
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Doyle Holly is the debut solo album from Doyle Holly
, a long time and original member of Buck Owens
and the Buckaroos
. It was released in 1973 and reached Number forty-three on the Billboard
Country charts. "Queen of the Silver Dollar" was the album's first single which cracked the top 20 on the Billboard
Country Singles chart.
Other singles released were "Leaves," "Slow Poke," and "My Heart Cries for You
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Doyle Holly
Doyle Floyd Hendricks, known by the stage name Doyle Holly was an American musician best known as the bass guitar player of the country music band Buck Owens and the Buckaroos and for his solo hit songs "Queen Of The Silver Dollar" and "Lila". Holly's contributions on bass guitar and rhythm guitar...
, a long time and original member of Buck Owens
Buck Owens
Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. , better known as Buck Owens, was an American singer and guitarist who had 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos...
and the Buckaroos
The Buckaroos
The Buckaroos were a Grammy-winning band led by Buck Owens in the 1960s and early '70s, who were heavily involved in the development and presentation of the "Bakersfield Sound." Their peak of success was from 1965-1970. In 2005, CMT named the Buckaroos No...
. It was released in 1973 and reached Number forty-three on the Billboard
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
Country charts. "Queen of the Silver Dollar" was the album's first single which cracked the top 20 on the Billboard
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
Country Singles chart.
Other singles released were "Leaves," "Slow Poke," and "My Heart Cries for You
My Heart Cries for You
"My Heart Cries for You" is a popular song, adapted by Carl Sigman and Percy Faith from an 18th century French melody.The music is from an old French song attributed to Marie Antoinette " La jardinière du Roi"...
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Side one
- "Queen of the Silver Dollar" (Shel SilversteinShel SilversteinSheldon Allan "Shel" Silverstein , was an American poet, singer-songwriter, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter and author of children's books. He styled himself as Uncle Shelby in his children's books...
) (Arranged and backing vocals by Waylon JenningsWaylon JenningsWaylon Arnold Jennings was an American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings began playing at eight. He began performing at twelve, on KVOW radio. Jennings formed a band The Texas Longhorns. Jennings worked as a D.J on KVOW, KDAV and KLLL...
)– 3:25 - "Don't Rob Another Man's Castle" (Jenny Lou CarsonJenny Lou CarsonJenny Lou Carson, , born Virginia Lucille Overstake, was an American country music singer-songwriter and the first woman to write a No. 1 country music hit...
) – 2:41 - "Take a Walk in the Country" (Ken Mansfield, Dann Lottermoser) – 2:32
- "June" (Norman Stephens) – 2:37
- "Leaves" (Rafe Van Hoy) (Arranged by Waylon Jennings) – 2:09
- "Your Country Lovin" (Stephens, Pippin) – 2:12
Side two
- "Slow PokeSlow Poke"Slow Poke" is a popular song. It is credited to three writers: Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart, and Chilton Price. Actually Price wrote the song in 1951, as she thought the song described her friend, King, very well. King recorded the song and Stewart did the vocal...
" (Pee Wee KingPee Wee KingJulius Frank Anthony Kuczynski , known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist best known for co-writing "The Tennessee Waltz"....
, Redd StewartRedd StewartHenry Ellis Stewart , better known as Redd Stewart, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist who co-wrote "The Tennessee Waltz" with Pee Wee King in 1948.-Biography:...
, Chilton PriceChilton PriceChilton Price was a songwriter, primarily known for country music songs which became pop music hits as well....
) (Arranged by Waylon Jennings) – 2:20 - "Take Some and Give Some (And Leave Some Behind)" (Barry De Vorzon) (Arranged by Waylon Jennings) – 2:08
- "Headed For The Country" (Larry Murray) – 2:56
- "All The Way From Alabama" (Conny Van DykeConny Van DykeConny Van Dyke is a singer and actress, born September 28, 1945 in Nassawadox, Virginia to Benjamin and Charlotte Elizabeth Van Dyke.Van Dyke began as a songwriter and recording artist for Wheelsville Records in Detroit, Michigan....
) – 2:42 - "My Heart Cries For YouMy Heart Cries for You"My Heart Cries for You" is a popular song, adapted by Carl Sigman and Percy Faith from an 18th century French melody.The music is from an old French song attributed to Marie Antoinette " La jardinière du Roi"...
" (Carl SigmanCarl SigmanCarl Sigman was an American songwriter.-Biography:Born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, Sigman graduated from law school and passed his Bar exams to practice in the state of New York...
, Percy FaithPercy FaithPercy Faith was a Canadian-born American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor, known for his lush arrangements of pop and Christmas standards. He is often credited with creating the "easy listening" or "mood music" format which became staples of American popular music in the 1950s and...
) – 2:47