One of the byproducts and pay-offs from posting songs on youtube, is discovering more things about the tracks that have been with me for most of my life. "Jackie Blue" received considerable airplay in Australia in mid 1975 but it was not a major hit on these shores, and yet I have clear recollection of hearing its catchy, pop country strains blaring out of my radio. I always imagined that the lead vocal was performed by a female singer - not so! The song, according to Wikipedia was sung by drummer Larry Lee! The Ozark Mountain Daredevils formed in the early 70's and were a fusion of pop/rock/country/folk influences and style. ""Jackie Blue" was to be the biggest hit of their career, and although they continued recording, they are largely known for this easy listening track. My eclectic tastes even then as a ten year old boy encompassed pop, rock, disco, r&b, and country. Heavily influenced by what was saturated on airplay lists and videos on 'Countdown', the mix of genres continued to add to my collection over the years. "Jackie Blue" like so many one hit wonders, takes me back to a specific time and place - a wondrous bookmark for life's history and experiences. Enjoy!

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