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Wikipedia article"'The Days of Sand and Shovels'" is a song written by Doyle Marsh and George Reneau, and recorded by American country music artist Waylon Jennings. It was released in April 1969 as the second single from his compilation album 'The Best of Waylon Jennings'. The song peaked at number 20 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the 'RPM' Country Tracks chart in Canada. "The Days of Sand and Shovels" was released as a single in 1969 by Bobby Vinton. Vinton's version spent 8 weeks on the 'Billboard' Hot 100, reaching No. 34,[http://www.billboard.com/artist/295525/bobby-vinton/chart?page=1&f=379 Bobby Vinton - Chart History - The Hot 100], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed October 25, 2015 while reaching No. 11 on 'Billboard's Easy Listening chart,[http://www.billboard.com/artist/295525/bobby-vinton/chart?page=2&f=341 Bobby Vinton - Chart History - Adult Contemporary], 'Billboard.com'. Accessed October 25, 2015 No. 16 on Canada's 'RPM' 100,"[http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=4847& The RPM 100]", 'RPM Weekly', Volume 11, Ed. 23, July 28, 1969. Accessed October 25, 2015 and No. 13 on 'RPM's Adult Contemporary chart."[http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=8084& Adult]", 'RPM Weekly', Volume 11, Ed. 21, July 21, 1969. Accessed October 25, 2015 Nat Stuckey released a cover of the song in 1978. His version peaked at number 26 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles chart. Chart performanceWaylon JenningsBobby VintonNat StuckeyReferencesCategory:1969 singles Category:1978 singles Category:1969 songs Category:Waylon Jennings songs Category:Bobby Vinton songs Category:Nat Stuckey songs Category:RCA Records singles | |
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