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Oh How I Waited

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"Oh How I Waited"
Song by Ron Lowry
from the album Marry Me
B-side"Look At Me"
ReleasedJuly 1970
GenreCountry
Length2:10
LabelRepublic 1415
Songwriter(s)Les Reed, Geoff Stephens
Producer(s)Charlie Adams
Ron Lowry singles chronology
"River Of My Mind"
(1970)
"Oh How I Waited"
(1970)
"Temporary"
(1970)

"Oh How I Waited" is a minor hit in 1970 for Ron Lowry. It was the second hit for Lowry in the United States. Previously that year he had done very well with "Marry Me".

Background

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"Oh How I Waited" bw "Look At Me" was released on Republic 1415 in July 1970. It was Lowry's third single on the record label.[1] With "Marry Me", the song peaked at #39 earlier that year.[2]

Chart performance

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In the July 18 issue of Billboard, "Oh How I Waited" with its strong rhythm was predicted to make the Country Top 20 and surpass his previous hit.[3] In the issued dated September 19, 1970, it peaked at No. 65 on the country singles chart.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ 45Cat - Ron Lowry - Discography, US
  2. ^ Music VF.com - Ron Lowry Top Songs
  3. ^ Billboard, July 18, 1970 - Page 72 Spotlight Singles Top 20 Country
  4. ^ Billboard, September 12, 1970 - Page 59 Billboard Hot Country Singles
  5. ^ Music VF.com - Ron Lowry Top Songs