Norma Jean Riley
| "Norma Jean Riley" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "Pick Me Up" |
"Norma Jean Riley" is a song written by Rob Honey, Monty Powell and Dan Truman, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio. It was released in March 1992 as the fourth single from their self-titled album. Unlike the four other singles released from the album, a music video was not made for this song.
Content
"Norma Jean Riley" is a very upbeat, bluegrass influenced song where the narrator is pining for Norma Jean Riley's affections. In each verse, he comes up with different ways to get her attention. By the time the song is over, he is planning to propose to her.
Chart performance
The song peaked at number 2 on The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart[2] and number 3 on Canada's RPM country chart.
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] | 3 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1992) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[5] | 40 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] | 34 |
References
- ^ Allmusic
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 105.
- ^ "Top RPM Country Tracks: Issue 2013." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. July 4, 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.
- ^ "Best of 1992: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 1992. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
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