Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me
| "Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me" | ||||
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| Single by Diamond Rio | ||||
| from the album Diamond Rio | ||||
| B-side | "Norma Jean Riley" | |||
| Released | November 4, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:12 | |||
| Label | Arista Nashville 2258 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Larry Cordle, Larry Shell | |||
| Producer(s) | Monty Powell, Tim DuBois | |||
| Diamond Rio singles chronology | ||||
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"Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me" is a song written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio. It was released in November 1991 as the third single from their self-titled album. It peaked at number 9 in both the United States[1] and Canada.
Content
The narrator is having a hard time in his life, and asks his mother to not forget to pray for him.
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael Merriman, and features the band playing at an airport and in a room somewhere.
Chart performance
| Chart (1991-1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2] | 9 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 9 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4] | 79 |
References
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 105.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2058." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. February 22, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ "Diamond Rio Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "RPM Top 100 Country Tracks of 1992". RPM. December 19, 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
External links
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