
Artist
O.V. Wright
O.V. Wright is a musical artist formed in 1939. 15 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
- 15
- Releases
- 1965–2018
- Active years
- 1939
- Formed
Discography
15
Most popular
The Bottom Line
1978
Upcoming shows
About
Overton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 - November 16, 1980) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer. Born in Leno, Tennessee, Wright, as a youngster, began singing in the church. In 1956, while still in high school, he joined The Sunset Travelers as one of the lead singers for the gospel group. He later fronted a gospel music group, the Harmony Echoes. It was during this time that he was discovered (along with James Carr) by Roosevelt Jamison a songwriter and manager. Their first pop recording in 1964 was "That's How Strong My Love Is," a ballad later covered by Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones. It was issued on Goldwax, the label Wright signed to after leaving his gospel career. It was later determined that Don Robey still had him under a recording contract, due to his gospel group having recorded for Peacock. After his contract was shifted to Don Robey's Back Beat label, further R&B hits followed. Working with record producer Willie Mitchell, success continued on songs including "Ace of Spades" and "A Nickel and a Nail". Wright's hits were much more popular in the deep South. His biggest hits were "You're Gonna Make Me Cry" (R&B #6, 1965), "Eight Men, Four Wome…
O.V. Wright in brief
- How many O.V. Wright releases are on Riffiter?
- 15 releases are catalogued, spanning 1965 to 2018.
- When was O.V. Wright formed?
- O.V. Wright formed in 1939.
- What is the most recent O.V. Wright release on Riffiter?
- The Complete Back Beat / ABC Singles 1965-1975, released in 2018.







