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My Kind of Country 
Good slate of songs for this week in history – “Galveston” was over-produced but it was yet another great Jimmy Webb song to do right by Glen Campbell.
“Where Do I Put Her Memory” was another in a long string of records to hit #1 on Billboard and/or Cashbox – the 30th consecutive single (ignoring a gospel single) to do so. You only think George Strait is big – Charley Pride during his run at the top was bigger, far bigger .
Of all the groups of the 1980s and 1990s (Alabama, Atlanta, Exile, Restless Heart, Diamanond Rio, etc ), I always preferred Shenandoah because of Marty Raybon’s vocals. This was their first #1
I’m a big Diamond Rio fan, but Marty Raybon’s voice is extremely good. I prefer Diamond Rio because of their harmonies though, which is something that Shannandoah didn’t showcase nearly as well.
I think just about all Glen Campbell music is overproduced, which is unfortunate because I love his voice and many of the actual songs.
I prefer Diamond Rio to Shenandoah too, although I like Marty Raybon’s voice a lot as well.
I’ve always been a big Diamond Rio fan too.
In a sane and just world, Charley Pride’s name would be mentioned alongside of Haggard and Jones as one of the best voices of all time in country music.
He’s a great singer. I think I’d put George Jones ahead, though.
I usually found Diamond Rio’s music more consistently enjoyable then Shenandoah’s who, in my opinion, only had a few fine moments that showcased Raybon’s voice (i.e. “Somewhere In the Vicinity of the Heart).