Good luck pinpointing the precise reason for a pop song’s breakthrough. The many factors that come into play — like aesthetic trends, favorable timing and how broadly its sentiment resonates — are ...

A catchy early '80s country smash had fans singing along for years, without realizing they may have misunderstood its title entirely. The Oak Ridge Boys had a crossover smash with 1981's "Elvira." The ...

On this day (May 30) in 1981, the Oak Ridge Boys were at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart with “Elvira.” It was their fourth single to reach the top of the chart. It was also their only release to ...

Let’s lift our voices and sing: “Giddy up, oom poppa, oom poppa, mow mow.” The Oak Ridge Boys’ version of “Elvira” is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, and the 1981 hit song remains a ...