Deep South Records

Deep South Records
Parent companyAlbum Globe Distribution Co. Inc
FounderAllen Cash
GenreCountry
Country of originUnited States
Location622 West Iris. Nashville, Tennessee 37206

Deep South Records was an American country music record label that was active during the 1980s. It produced a string of chart hits during that decade. Two of its more prominent artists were Noel Haughey and Dennis Weaver.

Background

The label was headed by producer Allen Cash. The vice president was Frank Bober. Its distribution in the United States was handled by Mike Sheppard and Album Globe distributors. The promotional side of the operation was handled by Keith Stewart, Johnny 'K', and Bob Saporiti. The headquarters was located at 622 West Iris, Nashville, Tennessee 37206.[1][2] Another point of contact for the organization was at 31 Industrial Park, PO 1569 Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075.[3] The parent company for the label was Album Globe Distribution Co. Inc. which was located at 31 Industrial Park Drive, Hendersonville, Tennessee.[4]

Prior to founding Deep South Records, Allen Cash was president of Brougham Records Inc., which was located at 107 Music City Circle, Nashville, Tennessee 37214. Under the umbrella of the organization was Brougham Records, Cash Recording Studio, Division Publishing, Video Productions LTD and Heads or Tails, a retail outlet which provided souvenirs and tee shirts.[5] The Brougham label was founded in the mid-1970s.[6]

The two artists that were first on the Deep South Records roster were Noel and Dennis Weaver. Other artists on the label were, Ron Blair, C.C. Conley, Billy Jack, Coni Causey,[7] and Michael Craig Johnson.[8]

History

It was reported in the 26 February 1982 issue of Radio & Records that independent record label, Deep South Records had announced its formation and two artists, Noel and Dennis Weaver had been signed to the label.[9]

Singer Noel recorded "Lying Myself to Sleep" which was released as a single on Deep South A.G. 681 in 1982. It was a Country Feature Pick in the 27 February issue of Cash Box.[10] It was a chart hit, registering on the Cash Box Top 100 Country Singles chart. At week four, for the week of 24 April, it peaked at No. 78 on the chart. It held that position for an additional week.[11][12]

Former member and founder of Christian rock band The Exkursions, Michael Craig Johnson recorded "Little Boy in Denver" which was released on Deep South Records AG 684 in 1982.[13][14]

Coni Causey recorded the Noel Haughey compositions, "Belle of the Ball" bw "I Wish there Was Another Woman", which appeared on single Deep South Records A. G. 703 that was released in 1982.[15] It was "I Wish There Was Another Woman" that made the chart, peaking at No. 92 for the week of 13 November and holding that position for an additional week.[16][17][18]

Working with producer Allen Cash, Dennis Weaver recorded "If I Had a Love Song", which was backed with "Red Bandana". It was released on Deep South Records single A.G. 705 in 1982.[19][20][21]

Noel recorded "One Tear at a Time" which was released on Deep South Records A.G. 706. It was a Feature Pick in the 30 October issue of Cash Box.[22] It peaked at No. 73 on the Top 100 Country Singles chart. It held that position for one more week.[23][24][25] It also peaked at No. 90 on the Billboard Country chart.[26][27]

Ron Blair was a wedding singer from California who began in 1969, performing on the San Francisco bistro circuit. He impressed producer Allen Cash while singing at Cash's own wedding. He also had a steady gig at the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley. He recorded "Little Boy in Denver", which was released on Deep South Records A.G. 710 in November 1982.[28][29] The song which was written by Michael Craig Johnson and produced by Allen Cash was reviewed in the November 1982 issue of Music Row. The review was luke warm and even though the reviewer wrote that there were similarities to David Houston, Slim Whitman, and Jimmie Rodgers, the production was said to be ok, but it lacked licks.[30] The record debuted at No. 96 on the Cash Box Top 100 Country Singles chart for the week of 8 January 1983.[31] It held the position for one more week.[32][33]

Coni Causey recorded "Weekend Rendezvous" bw "Hellfire and Brimstone" which was released on Deep South Records A.G. 717. It peaked at No. 79 on the Cash Box Top 100 Country Singles chart.[34][35][36]

Noel recorded "L-L-L-L, Love You All Night" which was released on Deep South DS-1003 in 1983.[37] Having been in the chart for five weeks, it peaked at No. 94 for the week of 17 September. It held that position for one more week.[38][39][40]

John Balzer recorded "Texas, You're My Only Hope" bw "You're in My Dreams" which was released on Deep South Records DS-82483 in 1983. The production duties were shared between Balzer and Allen Cash.[41][42] It was one of the nine Cash Box Country Radio Feature Picks for the week of 5 November 1983.[43]

Steve Lucas wrote the song "Play Another Love Song" which was produced by Allen Cash and released on Deep South Records 1006. It was noted in the 24 December 1983 issue of Billboard.[44]

Steve Snyder was a former Super Productions artist who recorded "Beautiful Lady" which was written by Noel Haughey. The song was produced by Allen Cash and released on Super Productions 647. It had a good review in the 25 April 1981 issue of Record World.[45] He recorded another Noel Haughey composition, "Gotta Get Thru". Backed with the Richard Damarjin and Shawn Morrow composition, Love Is Real, it was released on Deep South DSR0022.[46]

C.C. Conley recorded the Noel Haughey composition "Beautiful Lady", a song which was released on single MSA 23-A. It impressed the Cash Box review panel, and the review appeared in the 6 June 1987 issue of Cash Box where it was one of the three Indie Feature Picks. Unfortunately, no production details were on the record.[47] It would later be an Indie Feature Pick in the 4 August 1990 issue of Cash Box.[48]

Noel, now going by her married name of Noel Cash, recorded "I Believe in You" bw "Leavin' the Leavin'" which was released on Deep South Records DSR-1111 in 1987.[49] It made the Cash Box Indie Top 20 chart,[50] and had debuted at No. 82 in the Cash Box Country Singles chart.[51] The single also made the Top Independent Country Singles chart. For the survey period ending August 25, 1987, it was at No. 25.[52]

Noel Cash recorded "Time and Time Again (Ode to Grandpa)" bw "What I Really, Really Want", which was released on Deep South Records DSR-1112 in 1987. Both sides were written by her.[53][54] Having been in the Cash Box Top 100 Country Singles chart, it peaked at No. 65. It held that position until the week of 23 January 1988.[55][56][57]

References

  1. ^ Music Row, Vol. 2 Number 8 November 1982 - Page 16 Deep South Records
  2. ^ Billboard, February 20, 1982 - Page 40 New Companies, Deep South Records
  3. ^ Cash Box, February 19, 1983 - CRD-22 1983 COUNTRY RADIO DIRECTORY, RECORD COMPANIES, (713) DEEP SOUTH RECORDS
  4. ^ Billboard 1982 - 1983 International Buyer's Guide - Page 12 RECORD COMPANIES, A, Album Globe Distn Co. Inc.
  5. ^ Billboard, July 9, 1977 - Page 16 General News, Bew Companies, Brougham Records, Inc.
  6. ^ Cash Box, October 19, 1974 - C51 cashbox/country roundup, Allen Cash
  7. ^ Music Row, Vol. 2 Number 8 November 1982 - Page 16 Deep South Records
  8. ^ Pop Bop Rock til U Drop, June 20, 2023 - 1982 – Michael Craig Johnson – “Little Boy in Denver”
  9. ^ Radio * Records, Issue Number 421 February 26, 1982 - Page 9 Pro: Motions, Deep South Records Announced
  10. ^ Cash Box, February 27, 1982 - Page 22 COUNTRY, SINGLES REVIEWS, FEATURE PICKS, NOEL (Deep South A.G. 681) Lying Myself To Sleep (2:38)
  11. ^ Cash Box, April 24, 1978 - Page 26 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES April 24, 1982 78, LYING MYSELF TO SLEEP NOEL (Deep South A.G 681), 4/17 80, Weeks On Chart 4
  12. ^ Cash Box, May 1, 1982 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES May 1, 1982 78, LYING MYSELF TO SLEEP NOEL (Deep South A.G 681), 4/24 78, Weeks On Chart 5
  13. ^ Raised by Wolves, The Story of Christian Rock & Roll, By John Joseph Thompson · 2000 - ISBN:9781550224214 - The First Wave Page 43
  14. ^ Pop Bop Rock til U Drop, June 20, 2023 - 1982 – Michael Craig Johnson – “Little Boy in Denver”
  15. ^ Billboard, October 9, 1982 - Page 44 "BELLE OF THE BALL"
  16. ^ Cash Box, November 13, 1982 - Page 22 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES November 13, 1982 92, I WISH THERE WAS ANOTHER WOMAN, CONI CAUSEY (Deep South/Album Globe A.G. 703), 11/6 94, Weeks On Chart 2
  17. ^ Cash Box, November 20, 1982 - Page 22 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES November 20, 1982 92, I WISH THERE WAS ANOTHER WOMAN, CONI CAUSEY (Deep South/Album Globe A.G. 703), 11/13 92, Weeks On Chart 3
  18. ^ Cash Box, November 20, 1982 - Page 20 TOP 100 SINGLES November 27, 1982
  19. ^ Discogs - Dennis Weaver – If I Had A Love Song
  20. ^ Discogs - Dennis Weaver – If I Had A Love Song
  21. ^ Music Row, Vol. 2, Number 8, November 1982 - -17- Deep South Records, DENNIS WEAVER
  22. ^ Cash Box, October 30, 1982 - Page 26 SINGLES REVIEWS, FEATURE PICKS, NOEL (Deep South A.G. #706) One Tear (At A Time) (2:58)
  23. ^ Cash Box, December 18, 1982 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES December 18, 1982 73, ONE TEAR NOEL (Deep South A.G. 706), 12/11 75, Weeks On Chart 5
  24. ^ Cash Box, December 25, 1982 - Page 48 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES, December 25, 1982 73, ONE TEAR NOEL (Deep South A.G. 706), 12/18 73, Weeks On Chart 6
  25. ^ Cash Box, January 8, 1983 - Page 22 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 8, 1983
  26. ^ MusicVF.com - One Tear (At a Time): Noel (Noel Haughey)
  27. ^ Billboard, January 8, 1983 - Page 62 Billboard Hot Country Singles, THIS WEEK 90, LAST WEEK 90, WEEKS ON CHART 3, ONE TEAR (At A Time)-Noel (A. Cash) N. Haughey; Sir Dale/Foxtail, ASCAP; Deep South 706
  28. ^ 45Cat - Ron Blair - Discography
  29. ^ Music Row, Vol. 2, Number 8, November 1982 - Page 17 Deep South Records, RON BLAIR
  30. ^ Music Row, Vol. 2, Number 8, November 1982 - Page 10 45 RPM New Single Reviews, RON BLAIR "Little Boy In Denver"
  31. ^ Cash Box, January 8, 1983 - Page 21 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 8, 1983 96, LITTLE BOY IN DENVER RON BLAIR (Deep South A.G. 710), 12/25 _, Weeks On Chart 1
  32. ^ Cash Box, January 15, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 15, 1983 96, LITTLE BOY IN DENVER RON BLAIR (Deep South A.G. 710), 1/8 96, Weeks On Charts 2
  33. ^ Cash Box, January 22, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 22, 1983
  34. ^ Music Row, Vol. 2 Number 8 November 1982 - -17- CONI CAUSEY
  35. ^ Cash Box, February 12, 1983 - Page 22 CASH BOX TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES February 12, 1983 79, WEEKEND RENDEZVOUS CONI CAUSEY (Deep South A.G. 717), 2/5 84, Weeks On Chart 2
  36. ^ Cash Box, February 19, 1983 - Page 24 CASH BOX TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES February 19, 1983 95, WEEKEND RENDEZVOUS CONI CAUSEY (Deep South A.G. 717), 2/12 79, Weeks On Chart 3
  37. ^ Cash Box, August 20, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES August20, 1983 98, L-L-L-L, LOVE YOU ALL NIGHT NOEL (Deep South DS-1003), 8/13 -, Weeks On Chart
  38. ^ Cash Box, September 17, 1983 - Page 20 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES September17, 1983 94, L-L-L-L, LOVE YOU ALL NIGHT NOEL (Deep South DS-1003), 9/10 95, Weeks on Chart 5
  39. ^ Cash Box, September 24, 1983 - Page 21 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES September 24, 1983 94, L-L-L-L, LOVE YOU ALL NIGHT NOEL (Deep South DS-1003), 9/17 94, Weeks On Chart 9
  40. ^ Cash Box, October 1, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 SINGLES October 1, 1983
  41. ^ Discogs - John Balzer – Texas, You're My Only Hope / You're In My Dreams, Galveston
  42. ^ Billboard, December 17, 1983 - Page 61 Billboard Singles Reviews, Country, also received, JOHN BALZER-Texas, You're My Only Hope
  43. ^ Cash Box, November 5, 1983 - Page 25 COUNTRY RADIO, FEATURE PICKS, JOHN BALZER (Deep South-82483A) Texas, You’re My Only Hope
  44. ^ Billboard, December 24, 1983 - Page 85 Billboard Singles Reviews, Country, also received, STEVE LUCAS-Play Another Love Song
  45. ^ Record World, April 25, 1981 - Page 54 Country Single Picks, STEVE SNYDER-Super Productions 647 BEAUTIFUL LADY
  46. ^ 45Cat - Steve Snyder Gotta Get Thru
  47. ^ Cash Box, June 6, 1987 - Page 20 COUNTRY INDIES, INDIE FEATURE PICKS, C. C. CONLEY (MSA 23-A) Beautiful Lady
  48. ^ Cash Box, August 4, 1990 - Page 24 INDIE SINGLE REVIEWS, INDIE FEATURE PICKS, C.C. CONLEY: "Beautiful Lady" (MSA 23)
  49. ^ Discogs - Noel Cash – I Believe In You
  50. ^ Cash Box, August 22, 1987 - Page 23 COUNTRY, INDIE TOP 20, 18 Noel Cash I Believe In You-Deep South, Lst Wk D, Ttl. Wks. D
  51. ^ Cash Box, August 22, 1987 - Page 27 82, I BELIEVE IN YOU NOEL CASH (Deep South DSR 1111), DEBUT
  52. ^ Music Row, Vol. 7, Number 16 - Page 7 TOP INDEPENDENT COUNTRY SINGLES, Survey Period Ending August 25, 1987, Weeks Tracked 2, Last Survey #, This Survey 25, I BELIEVE IN YOU Noel Cash • Deep South
  53. ^ Record World, March 20, 1982 - Page 51 Nashville Report (Continued from page 49)
  54. ^ Discogs - Noel Cash – Time And Time Again (Ode To Grandpa) / What I Really, Really Want
  55. ^ Cash Box, December 26, 1987 - (page unknown) CASH BOX COUNTRY SINGLES, DECEMBER 26, 1987 65, TIME AND TIME AGAIN (Deep South DSR 1112) Noel Cash, Last Week 69, Total Weeks 4
  56. ^ Cash Box, January 23, 1988 - Page 26 CASH BOX COUNTRY SINGLES, JANUARY 23, 1968 65 TIME AND TIME AGAIN (Deep South DSR 1112) Noel Cash, Last Week 65, Total Weeks 8
  57. ^ Cash Box, January 30, 1988 - Page 28 CASH BOX COUNTRY SINGLES, JANUARY 30, 1968 89, TIME AND TIME AGAIN (Deep South DSR 1112) Noel Cash, Last Week 65, Total Weeks 9
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