Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me
"Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me" is a song first recorded by Wayne Raney, written by Raney and his musical partner Lonnie Glosson. Wayne Raney had the most successful release of his career when his version of "Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me" went to number one on the Country & Western charts.[1]
Cover versions
In 1949 there were three covers of the song:
- Mervin Shiner and Bob Atcher both made the top ten on the Country & Western charts with their versions.[2]
- Rhythm and Blues singer/saxophonist, Bull Moose Jackson went to number two for two weeks on the Race Records chart with his version.[3]
Popular Culture
- The song is mentioned by Edward Abbey in his novel, The Brave Cowboy (chapter 20), as "a jolting music, playing on the jukebox".
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 280.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 512.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 281.
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