Statler Brothers - The Best Of: Rides Again Volume II (1979) Vinyl LP • Hits

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Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Embossed cover has a few creases near edges; (front/back); light-scuffing on front, heavier on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Do You Know You Are My Sunshine
2. Here We Are Again
3. The Movies
4. Your Picture In The Paper
5. Some I Wrote
6. How Great Thou Art
7. (I'll Even Love You) Better Than I Did Then
8. How To Be A Country Star
9. Silver Medals And Sweet Memories
10. Who Am I To Say
11. The Official Historian On Shirley Jean Berrell

About The Record:

The Best Of: Rides Again Volume II, by Statler Brothers, is a 1979 compilation album by the Statler Brothers, released on Mercury Records as a sequel to their 1976 hits collection, featuring 11 tracks that capture the group's signature four-part harmony style blending country, gospel, and nostalgic themes from the latter 1970s. This album holds historical significance as it marks a pivotal moment in the group's career during their peak commercial success with Mercury, showcasing their evolution from gospel roots in 1955 to becoming one of the most awarded acts in country music history, with over 550 honors including multiple Grammy wins and CMA awards for vocal group of the year. The collection highlights their storytelling prowess and warm, old-fashioned sound that resonated with audiences, reflecting the era's shift toward more sentimental country fare amid the urban cowboy trend. Among the standout hit singles included are the chart-topping Do You Know You Are My Sunshine from 1978, which also appeared on the Smokey and the Bandit II soundtrack, and the Top 10 entry Who Am I to Say from 1979, both exemplifying their emotional depth and chart dominance. Other notable tracks like How to Be a Country Star and The Official Historian on Shirley Jean Berrell further illustrate their humorous and reflective songwriting that endeared them to fans for decades.