Oak Ridge Boys -- Elvira [REVIEW/RATING] 

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Nice song and reaction. Thanks again.

Love this song! Thanks Don

Back in 1989, I was a short timer in the Navy. The squadron was out to sea. I think that there was about 10 of us. We all went to a small bar in Oak Harbor, Washington. We ended up kicking the DJ off the stage and I went out to my car and got the cassette tape with this song. We played it over and over again. Great times :)

Don, Great rating! It's sometimes silly how exciting it is to see a new notification of a reaction video of yours please keep it up and just know it truly is appreciated how much time you devote to this channel 🙏

Oh man I do love the Oak Ridge Boys. Gotta say Don - I haven’t seen you react to a Highway 101 song. I can’t think of a song I don’t like - Somewhere Tonight, Whiskey if you were a Woman, Do You Love Me (Just Say Yes) [my favorite], and of course their big hit, The Bed You Made for Me. They were huge in the late 80s and are, in my opinion, the most underrated country band.

I like Home Free and I like the version they did with the Oaks but I prefer this original song done by just the Oaks. When Richard Sterban goes into his famous "Giddy up, um-poppa, um-poppa, mow, mow", I think it makes the song. Thanks for reacting to this great song from way back in 1981.

Don always love your videos

"Elvira" is a song written and originally performed by Dallas Frazier in 1966 on his album of the same name. Though a minor hit for Frazier at the time of release, the song became a bigger and much more famous country and pop hit by The Oak Ridge Boys in 1981. "Elvira" is now considered one of the Oak Ridge Boys' signature songs. Songwriter Dallas Frazier wrote "Elvira" in 1966 and included it as the title track of an album he released that year. The title of the song was inspired not by the name of a woman, but by the name of a street in East Nashville, Tennessee. (Wikipedia)

In overall tone, tempo, arrangement and vocal styling, "ELVIRA" (written and originally recorded by Dallas Frazier in 1966) is nearly identical to the 1957 mega-hit called "SEARCHIN'", recorded by The Coasters and written by the songwriting team of Leiber & Stoller (who wrote a whole string of hits for the young Elvis Presley). The lyric "PaPa-Ooh-Mow-Mow in "ELVIRA" was a nod to an earlier big hit in 1962 called PA-PA-OOH-MOW-MOW" by The Rivingtons (written by The Rivingtons). As far as I know, there were never any copyright issues filed or charged in association with either of these 3 songs. It's just an interesting bit of backstory for those of us who nerd out on that kind of stuff. Dallas Frazier, by the way, was the same guy who wrote the 1960's hit novelty song, "ALLEY OOP" and later wrote "THERE GOES MY EVERYTHING" which became a big country hit for about a dozen artists over the years including Elvis, Englebert Humperdink, Charlie Pride and others.

I remember being a young kid (10 or so) back in the 80's and I would call the radio station every day requesting them to play this song.

Good Sunday Morning Don, I wasn't a huge fan of this song when it came out in 1981. Partly because it was such a huge hit you could not get away from it own radio. When you hear it once or twice it was kinda cool but after an infinite no. of times listening I found it kinda grating IMO. However hearing it today for the first time in years I was reminded of the first n whimsical nature of the song, and did enjoy it. So thank you Monica Delaney for the request and Don for you reaction and insight.---#UTRCM

I do remember this song from the early 1980s. It's a good song. Another fact is that The Oak Ridge Boys are singing background vocals on the Paul Simon song, Slip Slidin' Away. Cheers! ✌️

I love this song; Richard does a good bass voice.

One of my best memories was my toddler son, Keith, standing on the hump in the middle of the car's back floorboard, singing Elvira with The Oak Ridge Boys. 😍

This song always brings a smile to my face -- and Oaks absolutely nail it! Thanks Monica for a super request and Don for another spot-on review/reaction/rating!!!

the bass line may be a throwback to an old 60's song called "papa oom mow mow"

I listened to your reaction before but never commented before loved this song back in the day and love watching them sing it the lead of this song he had so much energy loved to see him jump around he was hyper but fun .you watch them singing it from back in the day.

In 1981 I was expecting my 3rd kid. This was my favorite song and I listened to it all the time. I was sure the baby would be born already knowing the song. He says it didn't happen. I still love the song and I smiled all the way through your reaction. I don't like much that Home Free does, no matter how much talent they may have.

When my brother was little he would go around singing hell fire hell fire my heart's on fire for hell fire, he thought that's what they were saying 😂

It's a good song to get one going, especially in the morning. It helps to shake the cobwebs out of one's head. I love these guys! They're so talented. I think they do this song the best. I used to do aerobics to it.💞

Super reaction. In case you don't know the "Elvira" that their singing about is - Elvira Mistress Of The Night. This song has always been one of my top five favorites of the Oak Ridge Boys - maybe even #1.

The Home Free Oak Ridge Boys version was done a cappella with Adam Rupp’s beatboxing.

You should check out Kenny Rogers And The First Edition's version of Elvira. His version is kinda of way out there.

I have to admit, I'm not a big Home Free fan, they are definitely talented, but I'm more old school when it comes to music. 😉 I love this version, though. And great reaction as always, Don! 🙂

This is the first album I ever got.

hi Don hope you are having an awesome day , there is a song by " The Irish Rovers " Wasn't That A Party " and i don;t believe you have reacted to any of the Irish Rover's songs but i do believe you will get a kick out of this one LOL . I really hope you listen to this song cause i believe your reaction will be priceless lmao....God Bless!! Thanks so much for ALL your reactions/ratings...from a very HUGE Canadian fan of RockN2Country!!

I can't stop grinning. This version is lacking some of the punch of others I've heard. They even sing this with Home Free on another video here. They closed two annual shows we went to called, "Jamboree in the Hills" many years ago. By the time I got home, I couldn't even talk. One of the Oaks said that they would think something was wrong if they weren't asked to close that 2 1/2 day event.

'Elvira' bears a strong resemblance to the Fiestas' song 'So Fine,' but I'm not sure which one was actually written first. 'So Fine' debuted in 1959, however.

It's been a while since I heard this one. You're right. Everybody knows the words and can easily sing along. I remember laughing when my brothers tried to get that deep sound. 🤣😂 Have you done anything from Big and Rich? Elvira made me think of "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy ". I know the songs don't really compare, but my brain has a funny filing system for music.

Hello Don, do you ever do back 2 back cover comparisons? Keith Whitley sang 'I'm gonna hurt her on the radio '. While later Charles Pride. Changed it to 'I'm gonna love her on the radio" both versions sound great.

Hi Don , have you heard Roseanne Cash & Bruce Springsteen duet of " Sea of Heartbeak " , i think the orginal singer was " Don Gibson " , Roseanne Cash does have an amazing voice and to hear sing with Bruce Springsteen was an awesome treat...also Heather Myle's song " Who did You Call Darlin' To Last Night " , love this cha cha song , Hope you get to listen to it if you haven't already...there is also a Sammy Kershaw song " Your Tattoo " i think you may like these songs.God Bless!! what can i say , i'm from Eastern Quebec Canada , i'm just a redneck woman that loves good old fashioned Country songs lol

If possible I would love to see a reaction to the band Atlanta. Some of their song are sweet country music, pictures, and good time chariot.

Don this one is a golden oldie but still a great one

Don by the way , when you need 30 days to recover from a party , i guess you had the time of your life LOL God Bless!!

As awesome as this song is, and was. It's disappointing to hear it all of these decades later, after Home Free produced their remake of it.