Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me explained

"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]

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 78 Record: Wayne Raney - Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me (1949). May 31, 2021. 45worlds.com.
2. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 280.

3. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 512.

4. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn

   . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 281.