On this day March 26 1981 The Oak Ridge Boys released their forty-first album Fancy Free. Known for blending gospel roots with country harmonies the group reached a new level of mainstream success with this release.
Fancy Free peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and hit number 1 on the Country Albums chart. The album featured the massive hit Elvira which became one of their signature songs and crossed over into pop radio making the group household names. With its catchy bass lines and infectious chorus Elvira helped define early 80s country music.
Fun fact: The iconic "oom poppa mow mow" line in Elvira was delivered by Richard Sterban and became one of the most recognizable vocal hooks in country music history.
Trivia question: What was the name of the lead single from Fancy Free that became a crossover hit on both country and pop charts?
Fancy Free peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 and hit number 1 on the Country Albums chart. The album featured the massive hit Elvira which became one of their signature songs and crossed over into pop radio making the group household names. With its catchy bass lines and infectious chorus Elvira helped define early 80s country music.
Fun fact: The iconic "oom poppa mow mow" line in Elvira was delivered by Richard Sterban and became one of the most recognizable vocal hooks in country music history.
Trivia question: What was the name of the lead single from Fancy Free that became a crossover hit on both country and pop charts?
