Norma Jean Riley
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| Single by Diamond Rio | ||||
| from the album Diamond Rio | ||||
| B-side | "Pick Me Up" | |||
| Released | March 23, 1992 | |||
| Format | CD Single, 7" single | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 3:06 | |||
| Label | Arista Nashville 12407 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Rob Honey Monty Powell Dan Truman |
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| Producer(s) |
Tim DuBois Monty Powell |
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"Norma Jean Riley" is a song written by Rob Honey, Monty Powell and Dan Truman, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio. It was released in March 1992 as the fourth single from their self-titled album. Unlike the four other singles released from the album, a music video was not made for this song.
"Norma Jean Riley" is a very upbeat, bluegrass influenced song where the narrator is pining for Norma Jean Riley's affections. In each verse, he comes up with different ways to get her attention. By the time the song is over, he is planning to propose to her.
The song peaked at number 2 on The Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 3 on Canada's RPM country chart.
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