Apr262024

O.V. Wright

Overton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 – November 16, 1980) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. Born in Leno, Tennessee, Wright, as a youngster, began singing in the church. In 1956, while still in high school, he joined The Sunset Travelers as one of the lead singers for the gospel group. He later fronted a gospel music group, the Harmony Echoes. It was during this time that he was discovered (along with James Carr) by Roosevelt Jamison a songwriter and manager. Read more on Last.fm

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# Title Plays
1Let's Straighten It Out
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2Ace Of Spades
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3Motherless Child
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4Everybody Knows (The River Song)
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5A Nickel and a Nail
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6I Don't Know Why
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7Eight Men, Four Women
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8You're Gonna Make Me Cry
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9That's How Strong My Love Is
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10Drowning On Dry Land
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