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O.V. Wright

Early R&B
Soul music
Overton Vertis Wright, known professionally as O.V. Wright, was born on October 9, 1939, in Lenow, Tennessee, and began singing in church as a youngster. He started his career with The Sunset Travelers, a gospel group, while still in high school. In 1964, O.V. Wright signed to Goldwax Records and released his first pop recording, "That's How Strong My Love Is", which was later covered by Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones. After shifting to Don Robey’s Back Beat label due to contractual issues, he achieved significant success with songs like "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" (R&B numbe...
Songs
Let's Straighten It Out
Let's Straighten It OutO.V. Wright

Let's Straighten It Out
Let's Straighten It OutO.V. Wright

The Complete O.V. Wright On Hi Records, Vol. 1: In the Studio

3:52

A Nickel and a Nail
A Nickel and a NailO.V. Wright

The Soul Of O.V. Wright

3:44

Motherless Child
Motherless ChildO.V. Wright

The Soul Of O.V. Wright

2:34

He's My Son (Just the Same)
He's My Son (Just the Same)O.V. Wright

The Soul Of O.V. Wright

That's the Way I Feel About 'Cha
That's the Way I Feel About 'ChaO.V. Wright

The Complete O.V. Wright On Hi Records, Vol. 1: In the Studio

4:28

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