Billie jo spears standing tall 1980 uk 10track vinyl lp, includes the classic title track, callin baton rouge and any old wind that blows, picture sleeve uag30291. Billie jo spears was born on january 14, 1938 in beaumont, texas, usa. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and. Her songs, like those of many other country singers and groups, were always good ones, but i would always forget the name of the artist by the time i got to a store that sold cds. The discography of billie jo spears, an american country artist, consists of 18 studio albums, four compilation albums, and 46 singles spears s official recording career began in 1966 when she was first signed to a temporary recording contract with united artists.
Billie jo spears discography notations after song title. Sunshine im so lonesome i could cry digital 45, the very best, top tracks. Albums include blanket on the ground come on home, tarantino experience, and country soul sisters. She would later record for independent record labels. Billie jo spears since i fell for yousee the funny little cloud by myjustified. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The discography of billie jo spears, an american country artist, consists of 18 studio albums. Standing tall freedom song, a single by billie jo spears.
Blanket on the ground, sing me an old fashioned song, 57 chevrolet, what ive got in mind, crystal chandeliers, biography. Everything ive tried to do for you has always turned out wrong it took a lot of love inside of me to keep me here this long its too late t. The discography of billie jo spears, an american country artist, consists of 18 studio albums, four compilation albums, and 46 singles spearss official recording career began in 1966 when she was first signed to a temporary recording contract with united artists. She began singing on the stage at the age of thirteen and cut her first single in 1958. Vidor, texas ap singer billie jo spears, whose performance of blanket on the ground went no. Billie jo was a guest at our house on several occasions when she visited the philly area and for many years, they stayed in touch.
Standing tall standing tall free to be lonely again love aint the question callin baton rouge it can wait, natural attraction letdownyourhairsweetlady man you could know as much about a stranger freedom song any old wind that blows. Billie jo spears obituary billie jo spears funeral. Billie jo spears standing tall freedom song united artists usa uax36y. This country music song collection consists of mainly classic songs from the country music genre although there are also quite a few traditional ones.
Jul 03, 2008 billie jo was a promising character but ended up as bad as the others, very disappointing. Dee reilly, billie jo spears, and carrie moore in dublin. Original versions of standing tall by billie jo spears. Billie jo spears everytime i sing a love song by bob jones. Billie joe spears what ive got in mind 1976 by fritz528. If you are new to billie jo, this is a great place to get to know her.
The best of billie jo spears emi by billie jo spears. Hey wont you play another someday done somebody wrong song. Aug 10, 2016 billie jo spears standing tall album 1980 standing tall. Although its not a standard hits collection, emis the best of billie jo spears goes a long way toward fulfilling the promise of the title. Ultimate collection billie jo spears musicmagpie store. The breathless voice of billie jo spears lends her wistful country music a humid feel. It was covered by elvis blue, micky modelle, jake hoot, lloyd green and other artists. Billie jo spears standing tall lyrics genius lyrics. Billie jo spears standing tall album 1980 standing tall. Standing tall by billie jo spears from standing tall. Billie jo spears standing tall uk vinyl lp album lp record 692001. In fact, i plan to buy another copy to give as a gift.
Signing autographs with louise morrissey at the helix theater in dublin. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Her 1978 song of the same name recalled nights spent at drivein picture shows. Standing tall free to be lonely again love aint the question callin baton rouge it can wait natural attraction letdownyourhairsweetlady man you could know as much about a stranger freedom song any old wind that blows 29. Blanket on the ground, misty blue, and what ive got in mind all of which hit the top ten. Everything ive tried to do for you has always turned out wrong it took a lot of love inside of me to keep me here this long. My mother even went on the tour bus and stayed with billie jo at. Walker its all over 1969 i left garden city, kansas with a ticket and a plan that say new york i typed eighty words a minute so youre cooperation let me go to work i fetch paperclips and coffee and even help you dodge your domineering wife. The ultimate collection by billie jo spears audio cd. January 14, 1937 december 14, 2011 was an american country music singer. Stay away from the apple tree by billie jo spears from billie jo.
Philomena begley and billie jo spears late late show, 2009 by bridgetoofar2. Billie jo was a promising character but ended up as bad as the others, very disappointing. Music profile for billie jo spears, born 14 january 1937. The title track, i will survive, was a cover of the chart topper for gloria gaynor in 1978. Standing tall by billie jo spears was written by larry butler and ben peters and was first released by tammy wynette in 1978. Philomena begley and billie jo spears after the show in castlebar. Dec 14, 2011 billie jo spears discography and songs. Vinyl 7 billie jo spears standing tall 1980, vinyl discogs. Buy billie jo spears standing tall vinyl lp uk uag30291 deleted at eil. Billie jo spears standing tall standing tall united artists. Billie jo spears the best of billie jo spears amazon. She moved to nashville, tennessee in 1964 and signed with united artists record company. Receiving a standing ovation on our last night in castlebar. Billie jo spears born january 14, 1937 in beaumont, texas as billie jean spears, died december 14, 2011 in vidor, texas was a country music singer who was particularly popular in the 1970s.
Among billie jo s other country hits are 57 chevrolet, marty gray, stay away from the apple tree, lonely hearts club, mr walker its all over, ive got to go, standing tall and rainy days and stormy nights. Entitled too old for toys, too young for boys, spears has come a long way. Concentrating on the late 60s through the mid70s, her most artistic period, it includes the majority of her biggest hits. Standing tall freedom song by billie jo spears single, country. In 1968 she signed with capitol records, where in 1969 her single mr.
Jane didnt seem like giving any shits to billie jo. Mr walker its all over, ive got to go, standing tall and rainy days and stormy nights. She reached the top 10 of the country music chart five times between 1969 and 1977, her biggest being blanket on the ground, a 1975 numberone hit. Billie jo spears is one of those singers i used to hear on the radio during the 70s and 80s, before country turned to pseudopatriotic, jingoistic drivel by the late 90s. Desperado by billie jo spears was written by glenn frey and don henley and was first released by eagles in 1973. Although the album didnt quite make the top 40 three singles released. I will survive is the 14th album by billie jo spears an american country artist born billie jean spears in beaumont, texas, united states, january 14, 1937 december 14, 2011 released in may 1979 on the united artists label. Billie jo spears released it on the album only the hits in 1981. She also had a large following in the united kingdom with two of her. Actually, i would have liked to have given this collection 4. Billie jo spears standing tall uk vinyl lp album lp. Nice attempt of a happy ending, but it didnt work in my opinion. There are some notable omissions love aint gonna wait for us, im not easy, if you want me but all the really famous songs are here. Billie jo spears standing tall 1980, vinyl discogs.
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