70s Country Rock Bands
On The Acoustic

Amie was a single release back in 1975 from the album Bustin Out.

The song reached #19 in Canada and #20 in the US.

I play this one with a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning with some lead required. Play a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with the chords G, F, C, A#, D, and C m6.

Jazzman is a track from this bands 1972 album called "Bustin Out".

The song was never released as a single.

This one you can play with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. Some lead with the chords G, C, Am, Em, D and A7.

Third Rate Romance was a single from The Amazing Rhythm Aces back in 1975 which peaked at #1 in Canada and #11 in the US. In 1994 Sammy Kershaw covered the song and had a #2 hit in the US. Russell Smith, who wrote the song, also provided back up vocals on Kershaw's version.

The Aces version is a capo 2nd fret and the Kershaw version is a capo 3rd fret but I'm playing this one with no capo in standard tuning with a root up down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead and some riffs with the chords G, D, Em, C and a B7.

Heaven's Just A Sin Away was a #1 hit for The Kendall's back in 1977 from their album of the same name. They also won a Grammy Award for best country performance by a duo.

The song has also been covered by Kelly Willis and John Forgerty.

I play this one in standard tuning with a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and a few riffs. The chords needed are G, C, A7, D and a D7.

Elvira was performed by The Oak Ridge Boys and was released as a single in 1981. The song was written by Dallas Frazier and became the band's signature song and their biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

The song features a catchy chorus that repeats the name "Elvira" over and over again, as the lead vocalist expresses his infatuation with a woman who has caught his eye. The lyrics also contain humorous wordplay and double entendres, such as "My heart's on fire, Elvira" and "Giddy up oom poppa oom poppa mow mow."

Musically, "Elvira" is an up-tempo country song with a strong southern gospel influence. The track features four-part harmonies from The Oak Ridge Boys and is driven by a prominent bass line.

"Elvira" has since become a country music classic and has been covered by numerous artists. The song has also been featured in popular culture, including films and television shows. In 1982, the track won a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

The track can be found on their Fancy Free album.