{"product_id":"srm-1-5024","title":"Statler Brothers - The Best Of: Rides Again Volume II (1979) Vinyl LP • Hits","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e SRM-1-5024\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDo You Know You Are My Sunshine\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHere We Are Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Movies\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYour Picture In The Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSome I Wrote\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHow Great Thou Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e(I'll Even Love You) Better Than I Did Then\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHow To Be A Country Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSilver Medals And Sweet Memories\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWho Am I To Say\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Official Historian On Shirley Jean Berrell\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Best Of: Rides Again Volume II,\u003c\/span\u003e 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 \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eDo You Know You Are My Sunshine\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e from 1978, which also appeared on the \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSmokey and the Bandit II\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e soundtrack, and the Top 10 entry \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eWho Am I to Say\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e from 1979, both exemplifying their emotional depth and chart dominance. Other notable tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHow to Be a Country Star\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Official Historian on Shirley Jean Berrell\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e further illustrate their humorous and reflective songwriting that endeared them to fans for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793753600281,"sku":"SRM-1-5024","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-statler_brothers-the_best_of_rides_again_volume_ii.jpg?v=1783554473","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/srm-1-5024","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}