Norma Jean Riley
Diamond Rio
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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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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.
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Band's OriginThe song was performed by Diamond Rio, a country and Christian music band that was formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in the late 1980s.
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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.
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Song's PopularityThe song reached a significant milestone by peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1992.
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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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Norma Jean Riley" was directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions, a company famous for directing music videos for numerous country music artists.
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Character in the SongNorma 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.
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Band's DistinctionDiamond 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.
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AwardsAlthough "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.
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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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