Ozark Mountain Daredevils (1980 album) explained

Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Type:Album
Artist:The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Cover:OMDAlbum1980.jpg
Released:May 24, 1980
Recorded:Record Plant, Los Angeles
Label:Columbia
Producer:John Boylan
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Ozark Mountain Daredevils is the seventh album (and second self-titled one) issued by American country rock band The Ozark Mountain Daredevils. It is their first and only album for the Columbia Records label after having issued six previous albums on A&M Records.

Critical reception

On the eve of release Billboard magazine staff highlighted "dazzling guitar work" of John Dillon and Larry Lee. The musical content of the disc is filled with pop-rock numbers, and the influence of country is minimized.[1]

Track listing

  1. "Take You Tonight"
  2. "Jump At The Chance"
  3. "Sailin' Around The World"
  4. "Lovin' You"
  5. "Tuff Luck"
  6. "Oh, Darlin'"
  7. "Empty Cup"
  8. "Rosalie"
  9. "Runnin' Out"
  10. "Fool's Gold"

Charts

Chart (1980)Position
US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard)170
Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] 97

Personnel

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Notes and References

  1. News: Review: Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Billboard. 26 April 1980. 31 May 2020. 85. 17. 55. American Radio History. 0006-2510.
  2. Book: Kent, David. David Kent (historian)

    . David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. illustrated. Australian Chart Book. St Ives, N.S.W.. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 227.