Norma Jean Riley

Diamond Rio

About Norma Jean Riley

"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.


Year:
1991
3:06
642 
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Wish I had a car, top rolled down, the music up loud
Follow that girl all over town and see
Norma Jean Riley's gonna notice me
Wish I had a dog, seen her in the park with a puppy on a string
Looking so cute maybe sooner or later we'd meet
Norma Jean Riley's gonna talk to me

Everybody says fool, fool nothin' you can do
Never gonna see her with the likes of you
I say watch and see
Norma Jean Riley's gonna notice me

Oughta learn to dance, with the hottest moves and the latest styles
Get her on the dance floor and after awhile you'll see
Norma Jean Riley's gonna dance with me

Everybody says fool, fool nothin' you can do
Never gonna see her with the likes of you
I say watch and see
Norma Jean Riley's gonna notice me

Gonna write a song, sing about her hair, her lips and her eyes
Bring her to tears with my heartfelt honesty
Norma Jean Riley's gonna fall for me

Everybody says fool, fool nothin' you can do
Never gonna see her with the likes of you
I say watch and see
Norma Jean Riley's gonna fall for me

Everybody says fool, fool nothin' you can do
Never gonna see her with the likes of you
I say watch and see
Norma Jean Riley's gonna marry me

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Diamond Rio

Diamond Rio is an American Country music/Christian music band formed in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its foundation, the group has comprised the same six members: Gene Johnson (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, Dobro, Danelectro, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Dan Truman (keyboards, organ, synthesizer), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals). more »

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Written by: RICHARD BELMONT (MONTY) POWELL, ROB HONEY, DAN TRUMAN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Norma Jean Riley" is a song in the realm of Country Music, a genre that is rooted in American folk and blues.
Band's Origin
The song was performed by Diamond Rio, a country and Christian music band that was formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in the late 1980s.
Album Release
"Norma Jean Riley" is from Diamond Rio's self-titled album, which was the band's debut album. It was released in 1991.
Song's Popularity
The song reached a significant milestone by peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1992.
Songwriters
"Norma Jean Riley" was written by the songwriting trio of Rob Honey, Monty Powell, and Dan Truman. Truman also happened to be one of the band's own members, playing keyboards.
Music Video
The music video for "Norma Jean Riley" was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions, a company famous for directing music videos for numerous country music artists.
Character in the Song
Norma Jean Riley, the character addressed in the song, is portrayed as an attractive woman who is out of reach for the singer, but who he aspires to win over.
Band's Distinction
Diamond Rio was the first country music band in history to have its debut single reach the top of the country charts. This success marked the band as a promising new talent in the 90s country music scene.
Awards
Although "Norma Jean Riley" did not win any awards, Diamond Rio as a band has been highly lauded. They are recipients of the Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year award and have won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.
Enduring Popularity
"Norma Jean Riley" remains one of Diamond Rio's most beloved songs and is a staple at their concerts.

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