Gene Watson’s Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as ‘the singer’s singer’ – and rightly so!
All of Gene Watson’s Peers, who were contacted during 2013, were most gracious with their time and words.
It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Joe Stampley, which he submitted to this site on Thursday 12 December 2013.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Joe Stampley who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online ‘celebration of a Lone Star Hero’.
Sean Brady would also like to say ‘thank you’ to Areeda Stampley, without whom this Gene Watson ‘Peer’s Quote’ from Joe Stampley would not have been possible.
Joe Stampley
This quote was submitted on Thursday 12 December 2013.
‘I’ve known Gene since the early 1970’s, and have worked several shows with him.
While working with Gene, I always heard a voice that was as pure as a mountain stream.
Gene Watson is one of the great singers of country music.
When he does the ending to ‘Farewell Party‘, which was written by Lawton Williams (Monday 24 July 1922 – Thursday 26 July 2007), you realize that this is the real thing!
I’m proud to claim him as a dear friend’
Thank you, Joe Stampley, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Joe Stampley…
Joe Stampley was one of the first artists to build a bridge between rock’n’roll, rhythm & blues and country music; Joe Stampley pioneered what came to be known as ‘new country’ a decade or more before that marketing niche had been given a name.
Joe Stampley was born Joe Ronald Stampley on Sunday 6 June 1943 in Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana (just a mile from the Arkansas borderline) to R.C. Stampley Jr. (1920 – 2000) and Mary E. Stampley (1924 – 2004).
Joe Stampley grew up on a steady diet of country music and, for several years, his family lived in Texas. It was while he was living in Texas, at the age of seven, that Joe Stampley met the legendary Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953) in Baytown.
Joe Stampley lived just down the road from a country music radio station in Baytown, Texas where both Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953) and Johnny Horton (Thursday 30 April 1925 – Saturday 5 November 1960) were appearing on a promotional visit.
Joe Stampley informed Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953) that he knew all his songs and could imitate him rather well, but Hank Williams advised him that he should develop his own style.
In 1958, Joe Stampley moved back to Louisiana, where Springhill disc jockey, Merle Kilgore (Thursday 9 August 1934 – Sunday 6 February 2005), helped him to secure his first recording contract with Imperial Records.
In the 1960s, Joe Stampley was the lead singer for the pop/rock group The Uniques, who were based out of Shreveport, the largest city near Springhill. The Uniques began performing in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, soon finding themselves in great demand.
In 1965, The Uniques recorded ‘Not Too Long Ago’, which was the first national hit for Paula Records.
One year later, in 1966, The Uniques followed with the classic ‘All These Things’, which is still regarded as one of rock music’s sentimental favourites in the Deep American South; the song is considered part of the essence of the 1960s.
The Uniques saw the release of four original albums, along with one greatest hits compilation, between 1965 and their 1970 breakup. Most of The Uniques‘ material was rooted in rhythm and blues, rock, pop and swamp pop genres.
In 1961, Joe Stampley moved onto Chicago’s Chess Records, but it would be another nine years before he finally made connections with Nashville.
Joe Stampley sent songs to publisher Al Gallico, who lined up a recording contract for Joe with Paramount Records; Joe Stampley’s first single was ‘Quonette McGraw (From Smackover, Arkansas’, which was written by Joe Stampley and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017).
Jody Miller (Saturday 29 November 1941 – Thursday 6 October 2022) recorded Joe Stampley’s ‘Two Weeks & A Day’ and included the track on ‘Look At Mine’ (Epic Records, 1970).
Dot Records subsequently bought out Paramount Records; on Saturday 20 February 1971, Joe Stampley made his debut on the Billboard country music singles chart with ‘Take Time To Know Her’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022), and reached No.74.
It was also in 1971 when Joe Stampley signed with ABC-Dot Records.
In September 1972, Joe Stampley saw the release of his debut album, ‘If You Touch Me’ (Dot Records, 1972), which was produced by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), and included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Take Time To Know Her’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) (No.74, 1971)
‘Hello Operator’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.75, 1972)
‘If You Touch Me (You’ve Got To Love Me)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.9, 1972)
Joe Stampley’s debut album, ‘If You Touch Me’ (Dot Records, 1972), also included the following tracks:
‘Two Weeks & A Day’ (written by Joe Stampley)
‘Quonette McGraw (From Smackover, Arkansas)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Dottie Bruce
‘All The Praises’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Jenny Strickland
‘Real Woman’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘Cry Like A Baby’ (written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham)
‘Everything I Own’ (written by David Gates)
‘Your Love’s Been A Long Time Coming’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘All These Things’ (written by Naomi Neville)
Joe Stampley’s debut album, ‘If You Touch Me’ (Dot Records, 1972), reached No.17 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1972.
In October 1972, Tanya Tucker saw the release of her debut album, ‘Delta Dawn’ (Columbia Records, 1972), which was produced by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015), and reached No.32 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1972.
Tanya Tucker‘s debut album, ‘Delta Dawn’ (Columbia Records, 1972), included ‘If You Touch Me (You’ve Got To Love Me)’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986), Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Joe Stampley, and ‘Soul Song’, which was written by George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010), Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015).
Tanya Tucker‘s version of ‘Soul Song’ was released as a single, but failed to chart, so Joe Stampley decided to record it.
‘Soul Song’ was conceived by keyboard player, George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010), who developed the chorus, while Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) filled out the verses.
Joe Stampley’s version of ‘Soul Song’ made its debut on the Billboard country music singles chart, on Saturday 11 November 1972, at No.44. Ten weeks later, in late January 1973, the single brought Joe Stampley to No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for the first time; the single also reached No.37 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1973.
In February 1973, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Soul Song’ (Dot Records, 1973), which was produced by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), and included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Soul Song’, which was written by George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010), Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) (No.1 for one week in late January 1973) / this track also reached No.37 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1973
‘Bring It On Home (To Your Woman)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.7, 1973)
‘Too Far Gone’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) (No.12, 1973)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Soul Song’ (Dot Records, 1973) also included the following tracks:
‘Clinging Vine’ (written by Earl Shuman, Leon Carr and Grace Lane)
‘Night-time & My Baby’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley
‘My Louisiana Woman’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley
‘She’s A Lady’ (written by Paul Anka)
‘The Most Beautiful Girl’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Rory Bourke
‘I’m Still Loving You’, which was written by Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010)
‘You Make Life Easy’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley
Charlie Rich (Wednesday 14 December 1932 – Tuesday 25 July 1995) recorded ‘The Most Beautiful Girl’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Rory Bourke, and included the track on ‘Behind Closed Doors’ (Epic Records, 1973); the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for three weeks in November / December 1973, No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1973 and, by the end of 1974, had sold more than two million copies by the end of 1974.
Joe Stampley’s ‘Soul Song’ (Dot Records, 1973) reached No.13 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1973.
Loretta Lynn (Thursday 14 April 1932 – Tuesday 4 October 2022) & Conway Twitty (Friday 1 September 1933 – Saturday 5 June 1993) recorded Joe Stampley’s ‘If You Touch Me’, which was co-written with Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), and included the track on ‘Louisiana Woman, Mississippi’ (MCA Records, 1973).
In January 1974, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘I’m Still Loving You’ (Dot Records, 1974), which was produced by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), and included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘I’m Still Loving You’, which was written by Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) (No.3, 1973)
‘How Lucky Can One Man Be’ (written by Joe Stampley) (No.11, 1974)
Joe Stampley’s third album, ‘I’m Still Loving You’ (Dot Records, 1974), also included the following tracks:
‘Too Far Gone’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015)
‘Weatherman’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010)
‘I Live Just To Love You’, which was written by Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007)
‘All The Good Is Gone’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Dottie Bruce
‘Strong Comeback’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Bill Lancaster
‘Hello Charlie’ (written by Bobby Bond)
‘Night of Loving’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Bill Lancaster
‘Can You Imagine How I Feel’ (written by Lonnie Weiss and Joe Stampley)
‘Not Too Long Ago’, which was written by Merle Kilgore (Thursday 9 August 1934 – Sunday 6 February 2005) and Joe Stampley
Joe Stampley’s ‘I’m Still Loving You’ (Dot Records, 1974) reached No.7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1974.
In September 1974, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Take Me Home To Somewhere’ (Dot Records, 1974), which was produced by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), and included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Take Me Home To Somewhere’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) (No.5, 1974)
‘Penny’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) and Grace Lane (No.8, 1975)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Take Me Home To Somewhere’ (Dot Records, 1974) also included the following tracks:
‘Dallas Alice’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022), Mark Sherrill and Joe Stampley
‘Who Will I Be Loving Now’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘Backtracking’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986), Bill Lancaster and Joe Stampley
‘Try A Little Tenderness’ (written by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Red Connelly)
‘Good Things’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015), Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘Unchained Melody’, which was written by Hy Zaret (21 August 1907 – Monday 2 July 2007) and Alex North (4 December 1910 – Sunday 8 September 1991)
‘Soft As A Rose’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Mark Sherrill
‘Hall of Famous Losers’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Take Me Home To Somewhere’ (Dot Records, 1974) reached No.16 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1974.
In March 1975, Joe Stampley saw the release of his self-titled debut album for Epic Records, ‘Joe Stampley’ (Epic Records, 1975), which included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Roll On Big Mama’ (written by Danny Darst) (No.1 for one week in May 1975)
‘Dear Woman’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022), Mark Sherrill and Joe Stampley (No.11, 1975)
Joe Stampley’s self-titled debut album for Epic Records, ‘Joe Stampley’ (Epic Records, 1975), also included the following tracks:
‘Get On My Love Train’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘The Grand Tour’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) / the original version of this track was recorded by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), who included it on ‘The Grand Tour’ (Epic Records, 1974); George Jones‘ version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in August / September 1974
‘Tear Me Up’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022), Mark Sherrill and Sammy Lyons
‘Laura (What’s He Got That I Ain’t Got)’, which was written by Leon Walton (known professionally as Leon Ashley) (Monday 18 May 1936 – Sunday 20 October 2013) and Margie Singleton
‘I’ve Never Loved Anyone More’, which was written by Linda Hargrove (Thursday 3 February 1949 – Sunday 24 October 2010) and Michael Nesmith (Wednesday 30 December 1942 – Friday 10 December 2021)
‘The Letter’ (written by Wayne C. Thompson)
‘Love’s Running Through My Veins’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986), Bill Lancaster and Joe Stampley
‘From A Jack To A King’, which was written by Ned Miller (Sunday 12 April 1925 – Friday 18 March 2016)
Joe Stampley’s self-titled debut album for Epic Records, ‘Joe Stampley’ (Epic Records, 1975), reached No.24 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1975.
In June 1975, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Joe Stampley’s Greatest Hits’ (Dot Records, 1975), which included the following tracks:
‘Soul Song’, which was written by George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010), Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) (No.1 for one week in late January 1973) / this track also reached No.37 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart in 1973
‘If You Touch Me (You’ve Got To Love Me)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.9, 1972)
‘Quonette McGraw (From Smackover, Arkansas)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Dottie Bruce / this track was an album track, which was included on Joe Stampley’s debut album, ‘If You Touch Me’ (Dot Records, 1972)
‘Hello Operator’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.75, 1972)
‘How Lucky Can One Man Be’ (written by Joe Stampley) (No.11, 1974)
‘Too Far Gone’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) (No.12, 1973)
‘I’m Still Loving You’, which was written by Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010) (No.3, 1973)
‘Bring It On Home (To Your Woman)’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.7, 1973)
‘Take Time To Know Her’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) (No.74, 1971)
‘Two Weeks & A Day’ (written by Joe Stampley) / this track was an album track, which was included on Joe Stampley’s debut album, ‘If You Touch Me’ (Dot Records, 1972)
‘Penny’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) and Grace Lane (No.8, 1975)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Joe Stampley’s Greatest Hits’ (Dot Records, 1975) reached No.28 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1975.
In September 1975, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Billy, Get Me A Woman’ (Epic Records, 1975), which included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Billy, Get Me A Woman’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.12, 1975)
‘She’s Helping Me Get Over You’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Dan Darst (No.25, 1975)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Billy, Get Me A Woman’ (Epic Records, 1975) also included the following tracks:
‘Down Home Girl’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) and Sammy Lyons
‘Love That Feeling’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) and Sammy Lyons
‘She Gives Her Love’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) and Mark Sherrill
‘I’d Rather Be A Picking’ (written by Dan Darst)
‘Ray of Sunshine’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022), Sammy Lyons and Joe Stampley
‘I Was Keeping Her Warm For You’ (written by Johnny Christopher and Kermit Goell)
‘She Has Love’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Dan Darst and Linda Kimbell
‘Almost Persuaded’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015)and Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007) / the original version of this track was recorded by David Houston (Monday 9 December 1935 – Tuesday 30 November 1993), who included it on ‘Almost Persuaded’ (Epic Records, 1966); David Houston’s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for nine weeks in August / September / October 1966
Joe Stampley’s ‘Billy, Get Me A Woman’ (Epic Records, 1975) reached No.20 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1975.
In February 1976, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘The Sheik of Chicago’ (Epic Records, 1976), which included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘The Sheik of Chicago’ (written by Tom Wheeler) (No.43, 1976)
‘Was It Worth It’ (written by Marvin Moore and Bernie Wayne) (No.43, 1976)
‘Whiskey Talking’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986), Dan Darst and Joe Stampley (No.18, 1976)
Joe Stampley’s ‘The Sheik of Chicago’ (Epic Records, 1976) also included the following tracks:
‘One Final Stand’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010)
‘Hey Baby’ (written by Bruce Channel and Margaret Cobb)
‘Live It Up’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Russ Faith and Pal Rakes
‘Shoot Low Sheriff’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Monroe Fields
‘Why Not Tonight’ (written by Gene Rowe and Patti Ferguson)
‘My Eyes Adored You’ (written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan)
‘Darlin’ Raise The Shade’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Claude King (Monday 5 February 1923 – Thursday 7 March 2013)
Joe Stampley’s ‘The Sheik of Chicago’ (Epic Records, 1976) reached No.38 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1976.
In July 1976, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘All These Things’ (Dot Records, 1976), a compilation album, which included the following Billboard country music hit singles:
‘Unchained Melody’, which was written by Hy Zaret (21 August 1907 – Monday 2 July 2007) and Alex North (4 December 1910 – Sunday 8 September 1991) (No.41, 1975)
‘Cry Like A Baby’ (written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham) (No.70, 1975)
‘You Make Life Easy’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.61, 1976)
‘All These Things’ (written by Naomi Neville) (No.1 for one week in July 1976) / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley with his group, The Uniques, in 1966, for the Shreveport, Louisiana-based Paula Records; the track made an appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 pop music singles chart / Paula Records re-issued the single in 1972, complete with additional strings. Joe Stampley, however, recut the track as a country song in 1976, when it was voted the ‘No.1 Two-Step Dance Song of The Year’ in Texas, along with reaching No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart (No.1 for one week in July 1976) / Joe Stampley re-recorded the track as a ballad for Epic Records in 1981, but the single only reached No.62
‘Night Time & My Baby’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.16, 1976)
‘Everything I Own’ (written by David Gates) (No.12, 1976)
Joe Stampley’s ‘All These Things’ (Dot Records, 1976) also included the following tracks:
‘Real Woman’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017)and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘Soft As A Rose’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Mark Sherrill
‘I Can’t Help Myself’, which was written by Eddie Rabbitt (Thursday 27 November 1941 – Thursday 7 May 1998) and Even Stevens
‘Night of Loving’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Bill Lancaster
‘All The Praises’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Jenny Strickland
Joe Stampley’s ‘All These Things’ (Dot Records, 1976) reached No.4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1976.
In October 1976, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Ten Songs About Her’ (Epic Records, 1976), which included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘There She Goes Again’ (written by Lane Caudell and John Wesley Ryles) (No.11, 1976)
‘She’s Long Legged’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Dan Darst (No.26, 1977)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Ten Songs About Her’ (Epic Records, 1976) also included the following tracks:
‘Apartment No.4 6th Street & Cincinnati’ (written by Bobby Braddock)
‘Backside of Thirty’ (written by John Conlee) / the original version of this track was recorded by John Conlee, who included it on ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ (ABC Records, 1978); John Conlee‘s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singlesc chart for one week in May 1979
‘Better Part of Me’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood and Joe Stampley)
‘Take Me Back’ (written by Teddy Randazzo)
‘You Lift Me Up’ (written by Chris Eaton and Cindy Morgan)
‘That Same Ol’ Look of Love’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010)
‘Funny How Time Slips Away’ (written by Willie Nelson)
‘Country’s Gonna Do It Again’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Ten Songs About Her’ (Epic Records, 1976) reached No.38 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1976.
In 1976, Joe Stampley had eight singles chart on the Billboard country music singles chart and was awarded Billboard’s ‘Single Artist of The Year’ for that accomplishment.
In March 1977, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Saturday Nite Dance’ (Epic Records, 1977), which included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Baby I Love You So’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015)and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) (No.15, 1977)
‘Everyday I Have To Cry More’ (written by Arthur Alexander) (No.14, 1977)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Saturday Night Dance’ (Epic Records, 1977) also included the following tracks:
‘Saturday Nite Dance’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015)and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘What Would I Do Then’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017)and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘So Sick’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017)and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘Backside of Thirty’ (written by John Conlee) / the original version of this track was recorded by John Conlee, who included it on ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ (ABC Records, 1978); John Conlee‘s version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in May 1979
‘Pour The Wine’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Linda Kimball
‘Afraid To Be A Woman’ (written by Ben Raleigh and Robert Gibney)
‘It Isn’t You’ (written by Marvin Moore and Bernie Wayne)
‘What A Night’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Saturday Night Dance’ (Epic Records, 1977) reached No.48 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1977.
In July 1978, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Red Wine & Blue Memories’ (Epic Records, 1978), which included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Red Wine & Blue Memories’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Mark Sherrill (No.6, 1978)
‘If You’ve Got Ten Minutes (Let’s Fall In Love)’ (written by Michael Dukes and Jerry Penrod) (No.6, 1978)
‘Do You Ever Fool Around’ (written by Jerry Strickland and Don Griffin) (No.5, 1978)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Red Wine & Blue Memories’ (Epic Records, 1978) also included the following tracks:
‘Hey, Barnum & Bailey’ (written by Jerry Bob Abbott, Charles Robert Stewart and Kenneth Hagler) / the original version of this track was recorded by Gene Watson, who included it on ‘Beautiful Country‘ (Capitol Records, 1977)
‘I’ll Marry You Tomorrow (But Let’s Honeymoon Tonight)’ (written by Hobson Smith and J.D. Rose)
‘She’s My Woman’ (written by Jerry Van Tassell)
‘We Got A Love Thing’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022)
‘Please Don’t Throw Your Love Away’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017) and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘If This Is Freedom’ (written by Jerry Bob Abbott and Charles Robert Stewart)
‘Houston Treat My Lady Good’ (written by Jerry Strickland and Don Griffin)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Red Wine & Blue Memories’ (Epic Records, 1978) reached No.42 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1978.
In October 1978, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Joe Stampley’s Greatest Hits’ (Epic records, 1978), which included the following tracks:
‘Roll On Big Mama’ (written by Danny Darst) (No.1 for one week in May 1975)
‘Billy, Get Me A Woman’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017), Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) and Joe Stampley (No.12, 1975)
‘Whiskey Talking’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986), Dan Darst and Joe Stampley (No.18, 1976)
‘What A Night’, which was written by Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017)and Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986) (No.51, 1977)
‘The Sheik of Chicago’ (written by Tom Wheeler) (No.43, 1976)
‘Dear Woman’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022), Mark Sherrill and Joe Stampley (No.11, 1975)
‘There She Goes Again’ (written by Lane Caudell and John Wesley Ryles) (No.11, 1976)
‘Everyday I Have To Cry More’ (written by Arthur Alexander) (No.14, 1977)
‘Hey Baby’ (written by Bruce Channel and Margaret Cobb) / this track was an album track, which was included on Joe Stampley’s ‘The Sheik of Chicago’ (Epic Records, 1976)
‘Take Me Back’ (written by Teddy Randazzo) / this track was an album track, which was included on Joe Stampley’s ‘Ten Songs About Her’ (Epic Records, 1976)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Joe Stampley’s Greatest Hits’ (Epic Records, 1978) reached No.42 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1978.
In May 1979, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘I Don’t Lie’ (Epic Records, 1979), which included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘I Don’t Lie’ (written by Darrell Puett and David Rosson) (No.12, 1979)
‘Put Your Clothes Back On’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) (No.9, 1979)
Joe Stampley’s ‘I Don’t Lie’ (Epic Records, 1979) also included the following tracks:
‘Sharing’ (written by Steve Pippin and Johnny Slate)
‘Tonight She’s Givin’ Her Love To Him’ (written by Jerry Bob Abbott and Patty Jackson)
‘Please Don’t Play A Love Song’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022)
‘Front Door Lady’ (written by Carlton Collins)
‘I Could Be Persuaded’ (written by Carlton Collins)
‘Thanks To You I Finally Done Something Right’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015)and Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022)
‘So Close To Home’ (written by Jerry Strickland, Don Griffin and Omega Brown)
‘Draggin’ Main’ (written by David Huff and Robert Stampley)
Joe Stampley’s ‘I Don’t Lie’ (Epic Records, 1979) reached No.42 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1979.
In 1979, following an appearance at Wembley Country Music Festival in London, England, Joe Stampley augmented his solo career by teaming up with Moe Bandy, and recording three duet albums with him for Columbia Records.
In September 1979, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Just Good Ole Boys – Holding The Bag’ (Columbia Records, 1979), which was produced by Ray Baker, and included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Just Good Ole Boys’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood) (No.1 for one week in September 1979) / Ansley Fleetwood was Joe Stamplay’s piano player
‘Holding The Bag’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023) (No.7, 1979)
‘Tell Ole I Ain’t Here He Better Go On Home’, which was written by Wayne Kemp (Sunday 1 June 1941 – Monday 9 March 2015) (No.11, 1980)
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Just Good Ole Boys – Holding The Bag’ (Columbia Records, 1979) also included the following tracks:
‘Make A Little Love Each Day’ (written by Buck Moore)
‘Honky Tonk Man’, which was written by Johnny Horton (Thursday 30 April 1925 – Saturday 5 November 1960), Tillman Franks (Wednesday 29 September 1920 – Thursday 26 October 2006) and Howard Hausey / the original version of this track was recorded by Johnny Horton, who included it on ‘Honky Tonk Man’ (Columbia Records, 1962); Johnny Horton’s version of the track reached No.9 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1956 and, upon re-release, reached No.11 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1962
‘Partners In Rhyme’ (written by Bobby Fischer)
‘Bye Bye Love’, which was written by Boudleaux Bryant (Friday 13 February 1920 – Thursday 25 June 1987) and Felice Bryant (Wednesday 7 August 1925 – Tuesday 22 April 2003)
‘Only The Names Have Been Changed’, which was written by Harlan Howard (Thursday 8 September 1927 – Sunday 3 March 2002) and Doris Shaaf
‘When It Comes To Cowgirls (We Just Can’t Say No)’ (written by Jerry Bob Abbott and Patty Jackson)
‘Thank Goodness It’s Friday’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood)
Personnel involved in the recording of Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (Columbia Records, 1979) included the following:
Bob Moore (Wednesday 30 November 1932 – Wednesday 22 September 2021) (bass)
Johnny Gimble (Sunday 30 May 1926 – Saturday 9 May 2015) (fiddle)
Chip Young (Thursday 19 May 1938 – Saturday 20 December 2014) and Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins (Tuesday 18 January 1938 – Sunday 30 January 2022) (piano)
Tommy Allsup (Tuesday 24 November 1931 – Wednesday 11 January 2017), Jimmy Capps (Thursday 25 May 1939 – Monday 1 June 2020), Leo Jackson, Billy Sanford and Phil Baugh (Sunday 13 December 1936 – Sunday 4 November 1990) (guitar)
Weldon Myrick (Monday 10 April 1939 – Monday 2 June 2014) and Buddy Emmons (Wednesday 27 January 1937 – Wednesday 29 July 2015) (steel guitar)
Kenny Malone (Thursday 4 August 1938 – Thursday 26 August 2021) and Hayward Sherman Bishop Jr. (1946 – Wednesday 4 January 2017) (drums)
Charlie McCoy and Terry McMillan (Monday 12 October 1953 – Friday 2 February 2007) (harmonica)
The Jordanaires with Laverna Moore (Wednesday 9 February 1938 – Thursday 28 March 2013)
Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Ron Reynolds (sound engineers)
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley‘s ‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (Columbia Records, 1979) reached No.11 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1979.
The pairing of Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley became affectionately known as ‘Moe & Joe’ and the result of their pairing was overwhelming; they won ‘Vocal Duo of The Year’ Awards in 1980 from both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association (CMA).
In June 1980, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘After Hours’ (Epic Records, 1980), which included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘After Hours’ (No.17, 1980)
‘Haven’t I Loved You Somewhere Else’ (No.32, 1980)
‘There’s Another Woman’ (written by Joe Stampley) (No.18, 1980)
Joe Stampley’s ‘After Hours’ (Epic Records, 1980) also included the following tracks:
‘Come As You Were’
‘One of Those Cheatin’ Songs’
‘Whiskey Fever’ (written by D. Snow and D. Hooper)
‘No Love At All’, which was written by Warren D. Robb and Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 – Saturday 17 April 2004)
‘This Should Go On Forever’
‘How Many Love Songs’
‘I’m Afraid To Know You That Well’ (written by J. Johnson and C. Johnson)
Joe Stampley’s ‘After Hours’ (Epic Records, 1980) reached No.60 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1980.
In March 1981, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘I’m Gonna Love You Back To Loving Me Again’ (Epic Records, 1981), which included four tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘I’m Gonna Love You Back To Loving Me Again’ (No.9, 1981)
‘Whiskey Chasing’ (written by Buddy Cannon) (No.18, 1981)
‘All These Things’ (written by Naomi Neville) (No.62, 1981) / this track is a re-recording of a Joe Stampley track, the original version of which was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in July 1976
‘Let’s Get Together & Cry’ (No.41, 1981)
Joe Stampley’s ‘I’m Gonna Love You Back To Loving Me Again’ (Epic Records, 1981) also included the following tracks:
‘Give Me The Green Light’
‘It’s Written All Over Your Face’
‘Home Sweet Home’
‘Back On The Road Again’
‘The Fool’, which was written by Dan Mitchell (passed away on Wednesday 22 May 2019)
‘Message’
Joe Stampley’s ‘I’m Gonna Love You Back To Loving Me Again’ (Epic Records, 1981) reached No.33 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1981.
In March 1981, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981), which was produced by Ray Baker, and included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’, which was written by Boudleaux Bryant (Friday 13 February 1920 – Thursday 25 June 1987) (No.10, 1981)
‘Honky Tonk Queen’ (written by Bobby Hicks) (No.12, 1981)
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981) also included the following tracks:
‘Girl, Don’t Ever Get Lonely’ (written by Bobby Fischer and Chris Blake)
‘I’d Rather Be A Picking’ (written by Dan Darst)
‘Drinkin’ Dancing’ (written by Shirl Milete and Warren D. Robb)
‘Drunk Front’, which was written by Paul Craft (Friday 12 August 1938 – Saturday 18 October 2014) and Tim Krekel (Tuesday 10 October 1950 – Wednesday 24 June 2009)
‘Country Boys’, which was written by Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 – Saturday 17 April 2004) and Warren D. Robb
‘Let’s Hear It For The Workin’ Man’, which was written by Max D. Barnes (Friday 24 July 1936 – Sunday 11 January 2004)
‘Get Off My Case’, which was written by Larry Cheshier and Dan Mitchell (passed away on Wednesday 22 May 2019)
‘Two Beers Away’, which was written by Johnny Gimble (Sunday 30 May 1926 – Saturday 9 May 2015)
Personnel involved in the recording of Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981) included the following:
Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins (Tuesday 18 January 1938 – Sunday 30 January 2022) (piano)
Leo Jackson, Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 – Saturday 17 April 2004) and Pete Wade (guitar)
Weldon Myrick (Monday 10 April 1939 – Monday 2 June 2014) (steel guitar)
Johnny Gimble (Sunday 30 May 1926 – Saturday 9 May 2015) (fiddle)
Henry Strzelecki (Tuesday 8 August 1939 – Monday 29 December 2014) and Mike Leech (bass)
Charlie McCoy (harmonica)
Jerry Kirby Carrigan (Monday 13 September 1943 – Saturday 22 June 2019) (drums)
Ray Edenton (Wednesday 3 November 1926 – Wednesday 21 September 2022) (rhythm guitar)
Ray Norman
John Komrada and Wayne Harrison (trumpet)
The Jordanaires with Laverna Moore (Wednesday 9 February 1938 – Thursday 28 March 2013) (backing vocals)
Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015), Lou Bradley and Ron Reynolds (sound engineers)
In May 1982, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘I’m Goin’ Hurtin’ (Epic Records, 1982), which included two tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘I’m Goin’ Hurting’ (written by Justin Dickens) (No.18, 1982)
‘I Didn’t Know You Could Break A Broken Heart’ (written by Justin Dickens and J. Curry) (No.20, 1982)
Joe Stampley’s ‘I’m Goin’ Hurtin’ (Epic Records, 1982) also included the following tracks:
‘I’m Willing To Try’, which was written Dan Mitchell (passed away on Wednesday 22 May 2019) and J.L. Stampley
‘This Time Last Year’, which was written by Dan Mitchell (passed away on Wednesday 22 May 2019) and Joe Stampley
‘Mandy’ (written by R. Kerr and S. English)
‘She Hurt Me Back To Drinkin’ Again’ (written by Justin Dickens and J. Baites)
‘I Almost Said It Again’ (written by B.L. Wilson Snr.)
‘I Just Can’t Get Over You’ (written by Larry Cheshier and M. Kellum)
‘Now More Than Ever’ (written by C. Collins and Joe Stampley)
‘Baby I’m A Want You’ (written by David Gates)
In September 1982, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Greatest Hits’ (Columbia Records, 1982), which included the following tracks:
‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood) (No.1 for one week in September 1979) / Ansley Fleetwood was Joe Stampley’s piano player
‘Let’s Hear It For The Workin’ Man’, which was written by Max D. Barnes (Friday 24 July 1936 – Sunday 11 January 2004) / this track was an album track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley‘s ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981)
‘Holding The Bag’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023) (No.7, 1979)
‘Honky Tonk Queen’ (written by Robbie Lee Hicks) (No.12, 1981)
‘Two Beers Away’, which was written by Johnny Gimble (Sunday 30 May 1926 – Saturday 9 May 2015) / this track was an album track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley‘s ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981)
‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’, which was written by Boudleaux Bryant (Friday 13 February 1920 – Thursday 25 June 1987) (No.10, 1981)
‘The Girl Don’t Ever Get Lonely’ (written by Bobby Fischer and Christopher ‘Sky Juice’ Blake) / this track was an album track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley‘s ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981)
‘Tell Ole I Ain’t Here, He Better Go On Home’, which was written by Wayne Kemp (Sunday 1 June 1941 – Monday 9 March 2015) (No.11, 1980)
‘When It Comes To Cowgirls (We Just Can’t Say No)’ (written by Jerry Bob Abbott and Patty Jackson) / this track was an album track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley‘s ‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (Columbia Records, 1979)
‘Thank Goodness It’s Friday’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood) / this track was an album track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley‘s ‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (Columbia Records, 1979) / Ansley Fleetwood was Joe Stampley’s piano player
In December 1982, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Backslidin’ (Epic Records, 1982), which included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Backslidin’, which was written by Paul Craft (Friday 12 August 1938 – Saturday 18 October 2014) and Lewis Anderson (No.25, 1982)
‘Finding You’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood and Justin Dickens) (No.24, 1983)
‘Poor Side of Town’ (written by Johnny Rivers and Lou Adler) (No12, 1983)
Joe Stampley’s ‘Backslidin’ (Epic Records, 1982) also included the following tracks:
‘I’m Just Crazy Enough’ (written by Steve Collom)
‘Everything But The Lady’ (written by Carlton Collins)
‘It’s Over’ (written by Tony Stampley and David Rosson)
‘Southern Comfort’ (written by Chester Lester and Tim DuBois)
‘I’ve Done All That I Can Do’, which was written by Dan Mitchell (passed away on Wednesday 22 May 2019) and Joe Stampley
‘How When Where’ (written by Justin Dickens and Jim Lance)
‘I Found You’ (written by Justin Dickens and Bud Lee)
In December 1983, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Memory Lane’ (Epic Records, 1983), which included three tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love)’ (written by C. Vetter and D. Smith) (No.8, 1983)
‘Brown Eyed Girl’ (written by Van Morrison) (No.29, 1984)
‘Memory Lane’ (No.39, 1984) / this track was a duet with Jessica Boucher
Joe Stampley’s ‘Memory Lane’ (Epic Records, 1983) also included the following tracks:
‘Winner Never Quits’
‘Put Your Hand On My Shoulder’
‘Doctor’s Orders’ / this track was a duet with Tony Stampley
‘Poor Side of Town’
‘Could It Wait Until Tomorrow’
‘Hot Women, Cold Beer’
‘Penny’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022)
In June 1984, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘The Good Ol’ Boys: Alive & Well’ (Columbia Records, 1984), which was produced by Blake Mevis (1949 – Wednesday 9 February 2022), and included four tracks, which were hit singles on the Billboard country music singles chart:
‘Where’s The Dress’ (written by Tony Stampley, Hoy Lindsey and George Cummings) (No.8, 1984) / this track was a style parody of ‘Karma Chameleon’ by Culture Club, and for their take-off on Boy George, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley won the American Video Association’s Award for ‘Video of The Year’ in 1984
‘The Boy’s Night Out’ (written by Joe Stampley, Tony Stampley and David Rosson) (No.36, 1984)
‘Daddy’s Honky Tonk’, which was written by Thomas Bailey ‘Bunky’ Keels (Thursday 11 January 1934 – Monday 29 November 2004), Buck Moore and Gordon Evans (No.48, 1984)
‘Still On A Roll’, which was written by John Greenbaum, Becky Hobbs and Blake Mevis (1949 – Wednesday 9 February 2022) (No.58, 1984)
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘The Good Ol’ Boys: Alive & Well’ (Columbia Records, 1984) also included the following tracks:
‘He’s Back In Texas Again’ (written by Troy Seals and Wayne Newton) / this track was also recorded by Gene Watson, who included it on ‘Uncharted Mind‘ (Step One Records, 1993)
‘Honky Tonk Money’ (written by Michael Garvin, Ron Hellard and Bucky Jones)
‘Wild & Crazy Guys’ (written by Hoy Lindsey, Jim Carter and Johnny Christopher)
‘We’ve Got Our Moe-Joe Working’ (written by Preston Foster and Morganfield McKinley)
‘Wildlife Sanctuary’, which was written by Byron Gallimore, Blake Mevis (1949 – Wednesday 9 February 2022), B. Shore and David Wills
‘Alive & Well’ (written by Tony Stampley, David Rosson and S. McComb)
Personnel involved in the recording of Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘The Good Ol’ Boys: Alive & Well’ (Columbia Records, 1984), included the following:
Sonny Garrish (steel guitar)
Fred Newell and Brent Rowan (lead guitar)
Bobby Thompson (Monday 5 July 1937 – Wednesday 18 May 2005) and Chip Young (Thursday 19 May 1938 – Saturday 20 December 2014) (rhythm guitar)
Larry Paxton and Bob Wray (bass guitar)
Curtis Young (backing vocals)
Gary Prim and Bobby Ogdin (keyboards)
Jerry Kroon (drums)
Rob Hajacos (fiddle)
Terry McMillan (Monday 12 October 1953 – Friday 2 February 2007) (harmonica)
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘The Good Ol’ Boys: Alive & Well’ (Columbia Records, 1984) reached No.21 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart in 1984.
In February 1985, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley: Live From Bad Bob’s, Memphis’ (Columbia Records, 1985), which included the following tracks:
‘We’ve Got Our Moe-Joe Working’ (written by Preston Foster and Morganfield McKinley) / this track was an album track, and was originaly included on ‘The Good Ol’ Boys: Alive & Well’ (Columbia Records, 1984)
‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’, which was written by Boudleaux Bryant (Friday 13 February 1920 – Thursday 25 June 1987) (No.10, 1981)
‘Daddy’s Honky Tonk’, which was written by Thomas Bailey ‘Bunky’ Keels (Thursday 11 January 1934 – Monday 29 November 2004), Buck Moore and Gordon Evans (No.48, 1984)
‘Holding The Bag’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023) (No.7, 1979)
‘The Boy’s Night Out’ (written by Joe Stampley, Tony Stampley and David Rosson) (No.36, 1984)
‘Tell Ole I Ain’t Here, He Better Go On Home’, which was written by Wayne Kemp (Sunday 1 June 1941 – Monday 9 March 2015) (No.11, 1980)
‘Where’s The Dress’ (written by Tony Stampley, Hoy Lindsey and George Cummings) (No.8, 1984) / this track was a style parody of ‘Karma Chameleon’ (written by Boy George, Jon Moss, Mikey Craig, Roy Hay and Phil Pickett) from Culture Club
‘Your Cheatin’ Heart’, which was written by Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953)
‘Still On A Roll’, which was written by John Greenbaum, Becky Hobbs and Blake Mevis (1949 – Wednesday 9 February 2022) (No.58, 1984)
‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood) (No.1 for one week in September 1979) / Ansley Fleetwood was Joe Stampley’s piano player
In 1985, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘I’ll Still Be Loving You’ (Epic Records, 1985), which included the following tracks:
‘When Something Is Wrong With My Baby’
‘I’ll Still Be Loving You’
‘Hello From The One Who Said Goodbye’
‘If She Were Mine’
‘When You Were Blue & I Was Green’, which was written by Earl Thomas Conley (Friday 17 October 1941 – Wednesday 10 April 2019)
‘Why Can’t We Just Fall In Love’
‘There’s No You Left In Us Anymore’, which was written by Tony Stampley, Joe Stampley and Thomas Bailey ‘Bunky’ Keels (Thursday 11 January 1934 – Monday 29 November 2004)
‘Say Like You Mean It’ (written by Tony Stampley and D. Rosson)
‘How Do I Break It To My Heart’
‘Heart Troubles’
In 1989, Joe Stampley saw the release of a non-album single, ‘You Sure Got This Ol’ Redneck Feelin’ Blue’ (written by Buzz Rabin and Dean Dillon), which reached No.89 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1989.
Randy Travis recorded Joe Stampley’s ‘If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another’ (co-written with Bobby Carmichael and Tony Stampley) and included the track on ‘Full Circle’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1996).
On Tuesday 29 February 2000, Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley: Live At Billy Bob’s, Texas’ (Smith Music, 2000), which included the following tracks:
‘All These Things’ (written by Naomi Neville) / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘If You Touch Me’ (Dot Records, 1972); Joe Stampley’s version of this track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in 1972
‘Everyday I Have To Cry Some’ (written by Arthur Alexander) / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘Saturday Nite Dance’ (Epic Records, 1977); Joe Stampley’s version of this track reached No.14 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1977
‘Do You Ever Fool Around’ (written by Jerry Strickland and Don Griffin) / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘Red Wine & Blue Memories’ (Epic Records, 1978); Joe Stampley’s version of this track reached No.5 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1978
‘Whiskey Chasin’ / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘I’m Gonna Love You Back’ (Epic Records, 1981); Joe Stampley’s version of this track reached No.18 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1981
‘Penny’, which was written by Stephen Allen Davis (Tuesday 4 October 1949 – Monday 26 December 2022) and Grace Lane / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘Take Me Home To Somewhere’ (Dot Records, 1974); Joe Stampley’s version of this track reached No.8 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1974
‘Roll On, Big Mama’ (written by Danny Darst) / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘Joe Stampley’ (Epic Records, 1975); Joe Stampley’s version of this track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in May 1975
‘Just Because’ / ‘My Window Faces The South’
‘Following The Feeling’, which was written by Charlie Craig (Friday 30 September 1938 – Friday 1 July 2011) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy‘s ‘Following The Feeling’ (Columbia Records, 1980), reached No.10 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1980, and was a duet with Judy Bailey
‘Bandy The Rodeo Clown’, which was written by Lefty Frizzell (Saturday 31 March 1928 – Saturday 19 July 1975) and Sanger D. ‘Whitey’ Shafer (Wednesday 24 October 1934 – Saturday 12 January 2019) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy‘s ‘Bandy The Rodeo Clown’ (GRC Records, 1975), reached No.7 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1975
‘Here I Am Drunk Again’, which was written by Robert Autry Inman (Sunday 6 January 1929 – Tuesday 6 September 1988) and Jack Kay (No.11, 1976) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy‘s ‘Here I Am Drunk Again’ (Columbia Records, 1976), reached No.11 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1976
‘Americana’, which was written by Richard Fagan (Thursday 24 April 1947 – Friday 5 August 2016), Larry Alderman and Patti Ryan / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy‘s ‘No Regrets’ (Curb Records, 1988), reached No.8 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1988
‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’, which was written by Boudleaux Bryant (Friday 13 February 1920 – Thursday 25 June 1987) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981), reached No.10 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1981
‘Tell Ole I Ain’t Here, He Better Go On Home’, which was written by Wayne Kemp (Sunday 1 June 1941 – Monday 9 March 2015) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (Columbia Records, 1979), reached No.11 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1980
‘Honky Tonk Queen’ (written by Robbie Lee Hicks) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Hey Joe, Hey Moe’ (Columbia Records, 1981), reached No.12 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1981
‘Good Ol’ Men’
‘Holding The Bag’, which was written by Patricia Karen Bunch (Thursday 22 June 1939 – Monday 30 January 2023) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (Columbia Records, 1979), reached No.7 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1979
‘Where’s The Dress’ (written by Tony Stampley, B. Lindsey and G. Cummings) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘The Good Ol’ Boys: Alive & Well’ (Columbia Records, 1984), reached No.8 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1984
‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (written by Ansley Fleetwood) / this track, which was originally included on Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley’s ‘Just Good Ol’ Boys’ (Columbia Records, 1979), was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in September 1979 / Ansley Fleetwood was Joe Stampley’s piano player
In October 2001, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘Somewhere Under The Rainbow’ (Critter Records, 2001), which included the following tracks:
‘Somewhere Under The Rainbow’ (written by Scott Blackwell, Jerry Laseter and Kerry Phillips)
‘Woman of Mine’ (written by Tony Stampley and Wayne Tester)
‘Bonnie Moronie’ (written by Larry Williams)
‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’ (written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff)
‘All These Things’ (written by Naomi Neville) / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘If You Touch Me’ (Dot Records, 1972); Joe Stampley’s version of this track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in 1972
‘Brand New Song’ (written by Tony Stampley and Wayne Turner)
‘How Lucky Can One Man Be’ (written by Joe Stampley) / the original version of this track was recorded by Joe Stampley, who included it on ‘I’m Still Loving You’ (Dot Records, 1974); Joe Stampley’s version of this track reached No.11 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1974
‘You’re What Love’s All About’ (written by Ken Bell, Joe Stampley and Tony Stampley) / this track was a duet with Rocki Rachal
‘If Money Talks (All Mine Says Is Goodbye)’ (written by Tony Stampley)
‘Knock Down, Drag Out’ (written by Bobby Carmichael, Joe Stampley and Tony Stampley)
‘If It Ain’t One (It’s Another)’ (written by Bobby Carmichael, Joe Stampley and Tony Stampley) / this track was a duet with Tony Stampley / this track was also recorded by Randy Travis, who included it on ‘Full Circle’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1996)
On Saturday 1 October 2005, Joe Stampley & The Uniques reunited for a special show at Piney Woods Palace in Joe Stampley’s hometown of Springhill, Louisiana. The occasion was to commemorate the 40th anniversary of The Uniques’ recording session for ‘Not Too Long Ago’, which was still considered a classic of the Southern rock music sound.
Nick Lowe recorded Joe Stampley’s ‘Not Too Long Ago’, which was co-written with Merle Kilgore (Thursday 9 August 1934 – Sunday 6 February 2005) and included the track on ‘At My Age’ (United Kingdom: Proper Records, 2007 / United States: Yep Roc Records, 2007).
In 2010, on the 45th Anniversary Reunion in Springhill, Louisiana Joe Stampley, along with The Uniques, were inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
On Thursday 13 May 2010, Randy Travis, Gene Watson and Joe Stampley participated in a recording session for Randy Travis‘ ’25th Anniversary Celebration’ (Warner Bros. Records, 2011), and recorded the track, ‘Didn’t We Shine’, which was written by Don Schlitz and Jesse Winchester (Wednesday 17 May 1944 – Friday 11 April 2014).
On Tuesday 7 June 2011, Randy Travis saw the release of ’25th Anniversary Celebration’ (Warner Bros. Records, 2011), which was produced by Kyle Lehning; one of the included tracks on the album, which was released to celebrate 25 years since the release of Randy Travis‘ debut album, ‘Storms of Life’ (Warner Bros. Records, 1986), was ‘Didn’t We Shine’, which was written by Don Schlitz and Jesse Winchester (Wednesday 17 May 1944 – Friday 11 April 2014), and featured guest vocals from George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013), Lorrie Morgan, Ray Price (Tuesday 12 January 1926 – Monday 16 December 2013), Connie Smith, Joe Stampley and Gene Watson.
In 2012, Joe Stampley saw the release of ‘The Country Soul of Joe Stampley’ (Joe Stampley Independent Release, 2012), which included the following tracks:
‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’
‘Somewhere Under The Rainbow’
‘When Something Is Wrong With My Baby’
‘Come As You Were’
‘Take Me Back’
‘Too Far Gone’
‘You Make Life Easy’
‘Dear Woman’
‘Poor Side of Town’
‘Hello From The One Who Said Goodbye’
‘Was It Worth It’
‘I’ve Never Loved Anyone More’
‘Try A Little Tenderness’
‘Unchained Melody’
During the course of his highly successful country music career, Joe Stampley achieved over sixty charted records to his credit, which ranks him 30th in Radio & Records’ ‘Twenty Years of Excellence’ magazine.
‘Billboard Top Country Singles’ by Joel Carver Whitburn (Wednesday 29 November 1939 – Tuesday 14 June 2022) ranked Joe Stampley 52nd among all country music artists between 1944 and 1993 for charted singles.
A versatile entertainer and singer, Joe Stampley can liven up any crowd with a rowdy, honky-tonk number or move an audience with the feeling he puts into a love song. His high-energy concert style often involves the audience in his performances with sing-a-longs, hand-clapping and dancing in the aisles.
At the time of the acquisition of this Gene Watson ‘Peer’s Quote’, in December 2013, Joe Stampley was playing concert halls, casinos, clubs and festivals, giving his fans a taste of the hits that have made him a household name for over four decades.
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