"Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me" is a song first recorded in 1949 by Wayne Raney, written by Raney and his musical partner Lonnie Glosson.[1] 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 chart.[2]
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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 chart with their versions.[3]
- Rhythm and blues singer/saxophonist, Bull Moose Jackson went to number two for two weeks on the Race Records chart with his version.[4]
References
- ^ "78 Record: Wayne Raney - Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me (1949)". 45worlds.com. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ 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.