Ride, Ride, Ride (song)

"Ride, Ride, Ride" is a song written by Liz Anderson that was first recorded by American country music artist Lynn Anderson. It was released as a single in October 1966 via Chart Records. It was later recorded by American pop artist Brenda Lee shortly afterward and became a top 40 single for her.

"Ride, Ride, Ride"
Single by Lynn Anderson
from the album Ride, Ride, Ride
Released	October 1966 (1966-10)
Recorded	July 1966
Studio	RCA Victor Studio
Genre	Country Nashville Sound[1]
Length	2:00
Label	Chart
Songwriter(s)	Liz Anderson
Producer(s)	Slim Williamson
Lynn Anderson singles chronology
"In Person" (1966) "Ride, Ride, Ride" (1966) "Keeping Up Appearances" (1967)

Lynn Anderson version

"Ride, Ride, Ride" was recorded at the RCA Victor Studio in July 1966, located in Nashville, Tennessee. The sessions was produced by Slim Williamson, Anderson's producer while recording for the Chart label. It was Anderson's third official recording session in her music career. Also recorded at the same studio session was three additional tracks, including her first major hit "If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)."[2]

"Ride, Ride, Ride" was released as a single in October 1966.[3] The song spent 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart before reaching number 36 in January 1967.[4] "Ride, Ride, Ride" was Anderson's first single to chart on any Billboard survey. It was also her first top 40 entry on the country songs chart. Her follow-up solo release, "If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)," would become her first top ten hit.[3] The song was issued on Anderson's 1969 studio album, With Love, from Lynn.[2]

Track listing

7" vinyl single[5]

• "Ride, Ride, Ride" – 2:00
• "Tear by Tear" – 2:05

Chart performance

Chart (1966–1967)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6]	36

Brenda Lee version

"Ride, Ride, Ride"
Single by Brenda Lee
Released	January 1967 (1967-01)
Recorded	December 15, 1966
Studio	Bradley's Barn
Genre	Country Nashville Sound
Length	1:58
Label	Decca
Songwriter(s)	Liz Anderson
Producer(s)	Owen Bradley
Brenda Lee singles chronology
"Coming on Strong" (1966) "Ride, Ride, Ride" (1967) "Take Me" (1967)

"Ride, Ride, Ride" was notably recorded by Brenda Lee shortly following the release of Anderson's version to country radio. Lee's version was cut at Bradley's Barn, located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee on December 15, 1966. The sessions was produced by Owen Bradley, who was Lee's longtime producer at her record company. Three additional tracks were cut at the same recording session.

Lee's version of "Ride, Ride, Ride" was released as a single in January 1967.[3] The song spent 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart before reaching number 37 in February 1967.[7] Although Lee's version was a top 40 success, the song was not issued on an album.[3]

Track listing

7" vinyl single[8]

• "Ride, Ride, Ride" – 1:58
• "Lonely People Do Foolish Things" – 3:01

Chart performance

Chart (1967)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[9]	37

References

1. "Ride, Ride, Ride: Lynn Anderson: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
2. Anderson, Lynn (March 1967). "Ride, Ride, Ride (Album Info and Liner Notes)". Chart Records.
3. Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
4. ""Ride, Ride, Ride" chart history (Lynn Anderson)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
5. "Lynn Anderson -- "Ride, Ride, Ride" (1966, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
6. "Lynn Anderson Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
7. ""Ride, Ride, Ride" chart history (Brenda Lee)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
8. ""Ride, Ride, Ride" -- Brenda Lee (1967, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
9. "Brenda Lee Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2020.