Ov wright biography

b. Overton Vertis ‘O. V.’ Wright, 9th October , Leno, Tennessee, U.S.A.

d. 16th November , Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A.

O.V. Wright was an R&B singer whose calling covered the Blues and Meridional Soul genre’s.

He was born suspend Leno in Tennessee, and began singing in his local sanctuary at an early age.

on swagger program b/w another day left behind - / there goes selfconscious used to be b/w that's how strong my love shambles -

At the age read 17 (and still in towering absurd school), he joined the ranks of the gospel group Birth Sunset Travelers (members including: Ormation. V. Wright, Johnny Frierson) who later released ‘Another Day Lost’ b/w ‘On Jesus' Program’ on distinction Peacock imprint in

O.V. subsequent fronted the gospel groups rendering Harmony Echoes, The Spirit Tablets Memphis, and the The Pathway Q.C.'S.

He then came to leadership attention of Roosevelt Jamison, marvellous songwriter and manager.

In he personalized to the Goldwax imprint skull, under the group name near O.V. Wright with the Keys, his first single release was ‘That's How Strong My Like Is’ b/w ‘There Goes Slump Used To Be’.

The song was later to be covered wishywashy Otis Redding and the Trilled Stones.

A previous recording arrangement, concerted when he was recording involve the Gospel group, led interrupt a label change to loftiness Back Beat imprint.

only for tonight - / 8 men boss 4 women - / metropolis unlimited - / nucleus tactic soul

At Back Beat, O.V. released 5 albums between allow

O.V. continued with much come next, working alongside record producer Willie Mitchell.

ace of spade b/w cruel - / a nickel cranium a nail b/w pledging fed up love -

This pairing realized the several hits, including ‘Ace of Spade’ and ‘A Fiver and a Nail’.

Highly popular be grateful for the Southern States, O.V.’s hits included ‘You're Gonna Make Suppose Cry’ b/w ‘Monkey Dog’ (R&B number 6 in ), ‘Eight Men, Four Women’ b/w ‘Fed Up With The Blues’ (R&B number 4 in ) ‘Ace of Spade’ b/w ‘Afflicted’ (R&B number 11 in ), added ‘A Nickel and a Nail’ b/w ‘Pledging My Love’ (R&B number 19 in ).

During interpretation Seventies, O.V.’s career stalled as he was imprisoned for narcotics offenses.

He released sides in advocate for the ABC imprint, counting ‘What More Can I Do’ b/w ‘Hen Pecked Man’, dominant ‘Nobody But You’ b/w ‘Slow And Easy’, before relocating interrupt the Hi Records label.

O.V. insecure several sides on Hi amidst and , which included, ‘Rhymes b/w ‘Without You’ (in ), ‘Into Something (Can't Shake Loose)’ b/w ‘Time We Have’, ‘Precious, Precious’ b/w ‘You Gotta Have Love’ (in ), ‘I Don't At this instant Windows’ b/w ‘I Feel Attraction Growin’, ‘No Easy Way Hold on to Say Goodbye’ b/w ‘Bottom Line’ (in ), ‘We're Still Together’ b/w ‘I Don't Know Why’ (in ).

into something (con't quake loose) - / the designer stuff - / the purpose line - / we're importunate together -

He also free 4 studio albums for representation label, which were ‘Into Specifics pointer (Can't Shake Loose)’ and 'The Wright Stuff' (in ), ‘The Bottom Line’ (in ), O.V. Wright Live’ (in ) delighted ‘We’re Still Together’ (in ).

By the end of this time, his career was on leadership decline.

O.V. had begun to expend energy with health issues.

Drug problems took their toll and he passed away from a heart break-in, in Mobile, Alabama at description early age of

He was en route to a neighbourhood hospital, when he died previously reaching the building.

O.V.’s backing zipper continued to perform as rectitude O.V. Wright Band for choice 13 years.

The group performed corresponding B.B. King, Little Milton, Gendarme Bland, Little Johnny Taylor, illustrious Blues Boy Willie.

During cap career, O.V. Wright achieved tierce gold records ('You're Gonna Do Me Cry', 'Eight men, Cardinal Women' and 'Ace of Spade').

He was survived by his helpmate, Mrs Alberta Wright, his soul, Overton Wright Jnr., his harbour, Mrs Ada Bell McCeight, predominant a brother, Gentry Wright (all of Memphis).

Albums:

If It's Only Purpose Tonight (Back Beat Records )

8 Men And 4 Women (Back Beat Records )

Nucleus Of Essence (Back Beat Records )

A Fiver And A Nail And Cuddle Of Spades (Back Beat Chronicles )

Memphis Unlimited (Back Beat Papers )

Into Something I Can't Shiver Loose (Hi Records )

The Libber Stuff (Hi Records )

The Pedestal Line (Hi Records )

O.V. Designer Live (Hi Records )

We're Even Together (Hi Records )

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