It also won the ACM's Vocal Group of the Year award, and Billboard's New Group of the Year honors. Alabama released Wild Country in 1976, Deuces Wild in 1977, and Alabama Band No3. [37] The group performed their "final" show in October 2004 in Bismarck, North Dakota, with Herndon jokingly declaring "I need a job" as the concert closed. [8] Following self-recorded efforts Wildcountry (1976) and Deuces Wild (1977), Alabama Band No. ALABAMA-WILD COUNTRY'S 1ST ALBUM-SIGNED-COLLECTOR'S ITEM *** $ 660 $ 660 Sold For . "[28] Richard Carlin of Country Music: A Biographical Dictionary, suggested that the group's harmonies sounded dated to the new audience. [20] All three of the album's singles reached number one: "Mountain Music" in May 1982, followed two months later by "Take Me Down" that July, and "Close Enough to Perfect" in October. [8] It received the attention of Dallas-based MDJ Records, who signed the band. I wish I could find the other 2 albums to purchase, but they don't seem to be available anywhere. Both new tracks were hits on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, peaking at number two and 14, respectively. Apr 19, 2018 Start Date $ 660 Start price. [8] During this time, the group accepted a position playing at the nearby Canyonland theme park. [47], Despite their successes, Alabama's career was loathed by music critics of the day, citing the "vacuous songs and watered-down, middle-of-the-road arrangements" that blurred lines between country and pop. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. AD 68492: 779836684929: Alabama released Wild Country in 1976, Deuces Wild in 1977, and Alabama Band No3. in 1979. [7] Although the band received unprecedented success, Owen's personal life was falling apart: his father died while he was on the road, affecting him greatly. He had been diagnosed four years prior, and this was his first public announcement about his condition. 7. They changed their name to Alabama in 1977 and following the chart success of two singles, were approached by RCA Records for a record deal. [18] 40-Hour Week was one of Alabama's most popular albums, crossing over in the pop album charts. About File Formats. ALABAMA BAND * WILD COUNTRY * DEUCES WILD * RARE * 3 VINTAGE RECORDS $ 1,200 $ 1200 Sold For . [18] 40-Hour Week (1985) continued the band's string of multinational successes, with "40 Hour Week (For a Livin')" and "Can't Keep a Good Man Down" peaking at number one in both territories, with only the lead single, "There's No Way", falling short in Canada (although it peaked at number two). [13], Alabama amassed over 40 number one hit singles (on a variety of industry charts) and 12 top-10 albums, including ten that peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. 7.3K likes. [20] The group received a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, for Mountain Music. "I guess we realized that maybe we missed the playing ... and five or six years had gone by and we were like, 'Maybe that wasn't as bad as we remember it being,'" said Gentry. Author Pat Byington - January 15, 2021 January 15, 2021. "[34] Owen later admitted the group was exhausted after 20 years of nonstop touring and recording, and "everybody needed some time. The band's longest-lasting number one was "Jukebox in My Mind", which spent four weeks at that position … [7] Owen and Gentry grew up on separate cotton farms on Lookout Mountain (a plateau that stretches across northeastern Alabama, through northwest Georgia and into Tennessee), learning guitar together and singing in church before the age of six. [8] For the next two years, the band raised money to buy out their contract and they began recording again in 1979. [8] Cashbox named the band the New Vocal Group of the Year, marking the band's first award. Owen was studying English at Jacksonville State University, and Cook had an electronics job. Their first hit single, "Tennessee River", recounts being "born across the river in the mountains I call home," while "Dixieland Delight" chronicles cruising down a rural Tennessee byway. If crossovers come, that's great, but we'd rather have a No. [39] While he was present in each press photo and a photo of him once hung at Alabama's fan club and museum, Owen contended that he was never an official member of the group. [3][4] AllMusic credited the band with popularizing the idea of a country band and wrote that "It's unlikely that any other country group will be able to surpass the success of Alabama. Wish I could find the other early Alabama albums, Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2010. [15][18] That year, Alabama received a great deal of industry attention: Billboard named them New Group for the Year, Radio & Records called them Group of the Year, and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) deemed the band the Vocal Group of the Year. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. [22] Alabama received multiplatinum success for several albums; albums currently certified quadruple platinum include Feels So Right, The Closer You Get..., and Roll On, while Alabama's double platinum albums include My Home's in Alabama, 40-Hour Week, Alabama Christmas and Greatest Hits Volume III. [20], Beginning in 1982 and continuing until 1997, Alabama sponsored the June Jam, a music festival in Fort Payne, which at its peak drew 60,000 fans and raised millions for local charities. [7] In February 1981, Alabama released its second major label album, Feels So Right; it peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 and stayed for more than three years, longer than any other Alabama album. Wild Country by Alabama: Alabama: Amazon.ca: Music. [7] The band's first performance was at a high school talent contest (playing a Merle Haggard song), for which they won first prize and tickets to the Grand Ole Opry. [8], The group sent out demo tapes to record companies but received few responses until executives at GRT Records signed the band to a one-record contract,[8] issuing their debut single, "I Want to Be with You Tonight", in 1977. [8] The group hired independent radio promoters to receive radio play for the single "I Wanna Come Over", and they sent hand-written letters to program directors and DJs nationwide. Alabama released Wild Country in 1976, Deuces Wild in 1977, and Alabama Band No3. Alway, Wild Country is a solid album, but not the place to start. [22], Alabama is the most awarded band in the history of country music, with over 200 awards from a variety of organizations. They also toured extensively and incorporated production elements such as lighting and "sets" inspired by rock concerts into their shows. Alabama - Wild Country. [31] The band released Dancin' on the Boulevard in 1997, exploring R&B and beach music. [18] That year, Alabama were named by Billboard the Country Artist of the 1980s and the ACA voted the band the Artist of the Decade. Alabama - Wild Country - VINYL (PLP-44) - Good Condition . [24], For their 15th studio release, Twentieth Century (1999), the band recorded a cover of "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You" by the boy band 'N Sync in 1999, in a move that was considered an attempt to "stay relevant. 17 Photos Of Wildlife In Alabama That Will Drop Your Jaw. [46] Alabama's best-selling studio album is Mountain Music (1982), while two greatest hits albums — Greatest Hits (1986) and For the Record (1998) — are among their highest in individual sales, with all three totaling five million in sales. The early years are always fun to look back on. [8] In March, the band relocated to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, performing six nights a week at a club named The Bowery for tips. [12] Featuring the band's first set since 2004, alongside Luke Bryan, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley, the concert raised $2.1 million. Despite this, the group drew interest from several labels, among those RCA Records,[13] with whom they signed in April 1980. [24] Their next record, Just Us, received a similar critical response, but produced two number ones: "Face to Face" and "Fallin' Again". [29] "I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)" became the album's biggest hit, reaching number one; the album's other singles still fared very well, with "Take a Little Trip", "Once Upon a Lifetime", and "Hometown Honeymoon" peaking within the top three. Verified Purchase. Label: Direct Source Special Products Inc. - AD 68492 • Series: Country Hit Parade • Format: CD Album, Reissue • Country: US • Genre: Folk, World, & Country • Style: Country Alabama - Wild Country (2006, CD) | Discogs Alabama's biggest success came in the 1980s, where the band had over 27 number one hits, seven multi-platinum albums and received numerous awards. [13][10] The song only reached number 78 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts,[14] and GRT declared bankruptcy the following year. [17] "Old Flame" was their next number one in February 1981, followed by "Feels So Right" in May, and "Love in the First Degree" that October. Alabama - Wild Country : Tracklist (Vinyl) A1 : I Want To Be With You Tonight : A2 : Busy Body : A3 : Flying United : A4 : Music Moves Me Like A River : B1 : Loving You Is Killing Me : B2 : Patches : B3 : Vacancy : See more tracks * Items below may differ depending on the release. Early songs by the Legendary Country Group, ALABAMA!!! "[5], Alabama was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2019 and were awarded with the first ever Life Time Achievement Award from this institution. [41] In addition, the band released Alabama & Friends, a tribute album encompassing covers from newer artists such as Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line, in addition to two new tracks by Alabama. 8 tracks (). Available with an Apple Music subscription. Discount: -20%; Release date: 1976; Duration: 25:01; Size, Mb: 57.96; Format: MP3, 320 kbps. The band has over 41 number one country records on the Billboard charts to their credit and have sold over 75 million records, making them the most successful band in country music history. [7] The group decided to become professional musicians in 1973, and began performing at bars throughout the Southeast. [8] The three cousins all shared vocal duties, with another cousin, drummer Jackie Owen, completing the group's first lineup. [15], Randy Owen on the group's surprise success[13], The group's next single, "My Home's in Alabama", received an even better response, reaching the top 20. [15] Their early chart successes led to an invitation to appear at the "New Faces" show at Nashville's annual Country Radio Seminar, along with other new acts, such as Reba McEntire. Recorded: 1975, LSI Studio, Nashville. [5] Alabama Christmas, a collection of nine holiday songs plus "Christmas in Dixie", became Alabama's first release on compact disc that September; it was also the centerpiece of a retail and television promotion (sponsored by the Nashville Network). in 1979. Read and write album reviews for Wild Country [Direct Source] - Alabama on AllMusic 1. country song than be lost in the middle of both country and pop charts," said Owen. [24][30] Cheap Seats followed in 1993, with "Reckless" becoming Alabama's final number one, although most of the band's singles afterward peaked within the top 10. in 1979. Listen free to Alabama – Wild Country (I Want to Be with You Tonight, Busy Body and more). 8 cuts include I Want To Be With You Tonight,Busy Body,Flying United,Music Moves Me Like A River,Loving You Is Killing Me,Patches,Vacancy,andBack Slide Blues [8] Cook joined the band in 1969 forming the group Young Country, which first jammed together around Christmas. Alabama is an American country and Southern rock band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969.The band was founded by Randy Owen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass, backing vocals).They were soon joined by another cousin, Jeff Cook (lead guitar, fiddle, and keyboards).First operating under the name Wildcountry, the group toured the Southeast bar circuit in … [24] They also contributed their vocals to "Deep River Woman", a single by Lionel Richie, from Richie's third solo album Dancing on the Ceiling. The band did not sue Herndon until he requested money from the multiple live albums and songs that the band had released but never paid Herndon for playing on. [6], Alabama was formed by guitarists Randy Owen and Jeff Cook, and bassist Teddy Gentry, three cousins born and raised near Fort Payne, Alabama, an area with strong country music roots. Owen spoke then on the decision to part ways: "When you get down to it, there are many, many factors involved — some of them very personal. [10][7] The park would bring in established stars, such as Jerry Wallace, Bobby Bare, and Narvel Felts, and the band would back them, afterwards performing a one-hour dance set. Log in. "If I never did another CD, this is the one I will always point to as the one that I was happy with the most," said Owen at the time of its release. [29] Kurt Wolff described the band's appeal: "They're just rebel enough for the young folks, but their parents also dig the boys' pretty harmonies, sentimental soft spots, and old-fashioned family values. The band's blend of traditional country music and Southern rock combined with elements of bluegrass, folk, gospel and pop music gave it a crossover appeal that helped lead to their success. Please try again. [13] In 1981, Alabama won both the Vocal Group of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year honors from the CMAs. [7] Cook also played in numerous other bands and was a rock and roll disk jockey. In addition, Alabama has also received the NARM Gift of Music award, the Alabama Hall of Fame Distinguished Service award, the Country Radio Broadcasters Humanitarian Award, the Prince Matchabelli National Hero Award, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [7] The quintet performed on the 1981 Country Music Association Awards, where it received both Instrumental Group of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year. The group had 33 number ones on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart,[48] which are as follows:[49], For the 1970s Canadian musical group, see, When it happened, it happened so fast we didn't have time to think ... 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"[12] The tour collected $15 million in box office before it even began, and Alabama performed to packed arenas from June to November 2003. Alabama : Wild Country,Album, Review, Lyrics, Mp3, Songtexte [15] That year, both Mountain Music and Feels So Right would go quadruple platinum; by late 1982, the band had sold over six million albums, despite just two years on the national circuit. Alabama is a country music band composed of Randy Owen, Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, and Mark Herndon.Its discography comprises 26 studio albums, including 20 recorded for RCA Records.Alabama also charted 77 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, of which 34 reached number one. [8] "Song of the South" was another number one, and the album's remaining singles—"If I Had You", "High Cotton", and "Southern Star"—were number ones in both the U.S. and Canada. Released in December 1986, the single peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 71 on the Hot 100. [35][36] Due to "extraordinary fan response and overwhelming ticket demand," the tour was extended for an additional 30 shows, running between February and June 2004. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The group won the CMA's prestigious Entertainer of the Year award for three consecutive years (1982–84), and the ACM's Entertainer of the Year award five times (1982–86). Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Photo from the Southern Exposure Film Series. [38], In the ensuing years, Owen stayed active as a solo act, Cook with his Allstar Goodtime Band and Gentry as a producer and with his band Rockit City. [12], Mountain Music, released in February 1982, is considered their final release before a significant upgrade in production and sound. In Alabama, we’re very fortunate to have such an abundance of wildlife species. $50.00 (0) Add to cart. [23], RCA issued an Alabama Greatest Hits compilation in January 1986, which went over five times platinum,[22] making the band the most successful country act of the 1980s. Apr 19, 2018 End Date . Whether you go on a hike, take a trip to the beach, spend the day on the river, or just simply look out your window, you’ll see many different types of wildlife species. Alabama is an American country and Southern rock band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969. The band's popularity waned slightly in the 1990s although they continued to produce hit singles and multi-platinum album sales. I wish I could find the other 2 albums to purchase, but they don't seem to be available anywhere. Sealed, Rare 1981 Original. 25 likes. [19][30] When It All Goes South (2001) followed in 2001. [45] Despite their influences from other genres, the band was most inspired by country music, which is most evident in their "harmonies, songwriting, and approach. 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