O.V. Wright

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Born
9 October 1939
Born In
Lenow, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Died
16 November 1980 (aged 41)
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. Their first pop recording in 1964 was "That's How Strong My Love Is," a … read more
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 lea… read more
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, t… read more

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1 Play track The Bottom Line Let's Straighten It Out
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2 Play track The Bottom Line I Don't Know Why
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3 Play track The Soul Of O.V. Wright Ace Of Spades
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4 Play track The Complete O.v. Wright On Hi Records, Vol. 2: On Stage (Live In Japan) Eight Men And Four Women
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5 Play track The Soul Of O.V. Wright Everybody Knows (The River Song)
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6 Play track The Soul Of O.V. Wright A Nickel and a Nail
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7 Play track The Soul Of O.V. Wright Don't Let My Baby Ride
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8 Play track The Soul Of O.V. Wright Motherless Child
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9 Play track A Nickel And A Nail And Ace Of Spades I Can't Take It
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10 Play track The Bottom Line I Don't Do Windows
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Albums

  1. 87,569 listeners

    1 Jan 1978 · 10 tracks

    The Bottom Line
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  2. 30,712 listeners

    1 Jan 1992 · 18 tracks

    The Soul Of O.V. Wright
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  3. 30,443 listeners

    1 Jan 1971 · 10 tracks

    A Nickel And A Nail And Ace Of Spades
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  4. 5,414 listeners

    1 Jan 1973 · 12 tracks

    Memphis Unlimited
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