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Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me

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"Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me" is a song first recorded in 1949 by Wayne Raney, written by Raney and his musical partner Lonnie Glosson.[1] Raney had the most successful release of his career, when his version of "Why Don't You Haul Off and Love Me" went to number one on the Country & Western chart.[2]

Cover versions

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In 1949 there were three covers of the song:

  • Mervin Shiner and Bob Atcher both made the top ten on the Country & Western chart with their versions.[3]
  • Rhythm and blues singer/saxophonist, Bull Moose Jackson went to number two for two weeks on the Race Records chart with his version.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "78 Record: Wayne Raney - Why Don't You Haul Off And Love Me (1949)". 45worlds.com. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  2. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 280.
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). The Billboard Book Of Top 40 Country Hits: 1944-2006, Second edition. Record Research. p. 512.
  4. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 281.
Preceded by
"Lovesick Blues" by Hank Williams with His Drifting Cowboys
Best Selling Retail Country & Western Records
number one single by Wayne Raney

September 10, 1949
Succeeded by