Dick Damron
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Dick Damron, is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter. Guitar,Banjo,Violin and Blues Harp. Damron experimented with many musical styles in the country genre including: ‘Outlaw’, ‘Honkey tonk’ and Gospel. Over a recording career spanning 32 years he has recorded more than 25 albums, received numerous country music awards, and been inducted into the International Country Music Hall Of Fame, in Beaumont, Texas
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Damron had his first breakthrough hit in 1970, when he recorded ‘Countryfied’ for Apex records. He found further success throughout the 1970s with singles such as: ‘Rise ‘n’ Shine,’ ‘The Long Green Line,’ ‘Mother, Love and Country’ and ‘Susan Flowers’.
In 1978 Damron signed his first major label contract and began recording for RCA. By this point he had become an established performer in the ‘outlaw’ style and a well known songwriter. His most popular singles for RCA included ‘Silver and Shine,’ ‘Whisky Jack,’ ‘Honky Tonk Angels and Good Ol’ Boys’ and ‘Good Ol’ Time Country Rock ‘n’ Roll’.
Throughout the years Damron has performed at many notable shows and venues, including the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville (1972). He also toured Europe many times throughout the 70’s and 80’s, the highlight being a performance at the Wembley International Country Music Festival in London, England. Canadian performances include appearances on Canadian television networks CBC and CTV, a concert at the Calgary Stampede, as well as numerous other performances in clubs, concerts, festivals and fairs.
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Early career
Damron started his career performing in both rock and country bands, including the Musical Round-Up Gang (on CKRD radio, Red Deer) and the Nightriders. His recording career began in 1960 when he recorded two LP’s for his own label, Holiday.Damron had his first breakthrough hit in 1970, when he recorded ‘Countryfied’ for Apex records. He found further success throughout the 1970s with singles such as: ‘Rise ‘n’ Shine,’ ‘The Long Green Line,’ ‘Mother, Love and Country’ and ‘Susan Flowers’.
In 1978 Damron signed his first major label contract and began recording for RCA. By this point he had become an established performer in the ‘outlaw’ style and a well known songwriter. His most popular singles for RCA included ‘Silver and Shine,’ ‘Whisky Jack,’ ‘Honky Tonk Angels and Good Ol’ Boys’ and ‘Good Ol’ Time Country Rock ‘n’ Roll’.
Throughout the years Damron has performed at many notable shows and venues, including the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville (1972). He also toured Europe many times throughout the 70’s and 80’s, the highlight being a performance at the Wembley International Country Music Festival in London, England. Canadian performances include appearances on Canadian television networks CBC and CTV, a concert at the Calgary Stampede, as well as numerous other performances in clubs, concerts, festivals and fairs.
Musical Contacts
As a solo artist, Damron has been known to play with a small group of anonymous support musicians. His songs have been covered by numerous artists, including George Hamilton IV, Carroll Baker, Gary Buck, Terry Carisse, Jimmy Arthur Ordge, Orval Prophet and Rhythm Pals.Awards
Damron won the Big Country award as top country music composer in 1976, followed by the best male country singer award in the years 1977-1979. ‘Susan Flowers’ was declared the Big Country best country single in 1997. He has won CCMA awards as best male vocalist (1983), instrumentalist (1985), entertainer (1989) and for best single in 1984 (‘Jesus it’s me again’). He was also inducted into the International Country Music Hall of Fame, in Beaumont Texas on October 14, 2001.Albums
| Year | Album | CAN Country |
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| 1967 | Dick Damron | — |
| Lonesome City | — | |
| 1973 | Countryfied | — |
| 1974 | Northwest Rebellion | — |
| 1975 | The Cowboy and the Lady | — |
| Soldier of Fortune | — | |
| 1977 | North Country Skyline | — |
| 1978 | Lost in the Music | 12 |
| 1980 | Life Story | — |
| High on You | — | |
| 1981 | The Best of Dick Damron | — |
| 1982 | Honky Tonk Angel | — |
| 1984 | Last Dance on Saturday Night | 18 |
| 1987 | Night Music | — |
| 1988 | Dick Damron | — |
| 1989 | The Legend and the Legacy | — |
| 1992 | Mirage | — |
| 1993 | Wings Upon the Wind | — |
| 1994 | Touch the Sky | — |
| 1995 | Dick Damron: The Anthology | — |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN AC | |||
| 1959 | "Gonna Have a Party" | — | — | singles only |
| 1960 | "That's What I Call Livin'" | — | — | |
| 1961 | "I Guess That's Life" | — | — | |
| "Little Sandy" | — | — | ||
| 1962 | "Times Like This" | — | — | |
| 1964 | "Hitch Hikin'" | 1 | — | |
| 1970 | "Countryfied Countryfied "Countryfied" is a song written by Canadian country music artist Dick Damron. The song debuted at number 43 on the RPM Country Tracks chart on July 18, 1970. It peaked at number 1 on September 26, 1970.... " |
1 | — | Countryfied |
| 1971 | "Rise 'n' Shine Rise 'n' Shine "Rise 'n' Shine" is a single by Canadian country music artist Dick Damron. The song debuted at number 41 on the RPM Country Tracks chart on April 24, 1971. It peaked at number 1 on July 17, 1971.-Chart performance:... " |
1 | — | singles only |
| 1972 | "The Long Green Line" | 4 | 15 | |
| 1973 | "Walk a Country Mile" | — | 27 | |
| "Going Home to the Country" | 19 | — | ||
| "The Prophet" | 28 | — | ||
| 1974 | "Bitter Sweet Songs" | 2 | — | |
| 1975 | "Mother, Love and Country" | 5 | — | Soldier of Fortune |
| 1976 | "On the Road On the Road (Dick Damron song) "On the Road" is a single by Canadian country music artist Dick Damron. Released in 1976, it was the second single from his album Soldier of Fortune. The song reached number one on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada in March 1976.... " |
1 | 3 | |
| "Good Ol' Fashion Memories" | 3 | — | ||
| "Waylon's T-Shirt" | 13 | — | A Thousand Songs of Glory | |
| 1977 | "Susan Flowers Susan Flowers "Susan Flowers" is a single by Canadian country music artist Dick Damron. Released in 1977, it was the second single from his album A Thousand Songs of Glory. The song reached number one on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada in August 1977.... " |
1 | — | |
| "Charing Cross Cowboys" | 28 | — | ||
| 1978 | "Whiskey Jack" | 9 | — | Lost in the Music |
| "My Good Woman" | 16 | — | ||
| "Silver and Shine" | 7 | — | singles only | |
| 1979 | "High on You" | 12 | — | |
| "The Ballad of T.J.'s" | 14 | — | ||
| 1980 | "Dollars" | 20 | — | High on You |
| 1981 | "If You Need Me Lord" | 29 | — | single only |
| "Mid-nite Flytes" | 30 | — | The Best of Dick Damron | |
| "Reunion" | 9 | — | singles only | |
| 1982 | "Honky Tonk Angels and Good Ol' Boys" | 7 | — | |
| "Good Ol' Time Country Rock 'N' Roll" | 9 | — | Honky Tonk Angel | |
| "Jesus It's Me Again" | 25 | — | ||
| 1983 | "I'm Not Ready for the Blues" | 30 | — | singles only |
| 1984 | "A Little More Country Music" | 22 | — | |
| "Riding Shotgun" | 30 | — | Last Dance on Saturday Night | |
| 1985 | "Last Dance on Saturday Night" | 28 | — | |
| "Falling in and Out of Love" (with Ginny Mitchell) | 27 | — | singles only | |
| "Rise Against the Wind" (with Ginny Mitchell) | 14 | — | ||
| 1986 | "Masquerade" | 35 | — | |
| 1987 | "1955" | 48 | — | |
| "You'd Still Be Here Today" | 28 | — | ||
| "Cinderella & the Gingerbread Man" | 15 | — | Dick Damron | |
| 1988 | "St. Mary's Angel" | 45 | — | |
| "Here We Go Again" | * | — | ||
| 1989 | "The Legend and the Legacy" | 34 | — | The Legend and the Legacy |
| "Ain't No Trains to Nashville" | 20 | — | ||
| 1990 | "Midnite Cowboy Blues" | 32 | — | |
| 1991 | "Wild Horses" | 14 | — |