Artist:David Ball
Song:Riding with Private Malone
Album;Amigo
David Ball had success on the country charts when he recorded for Warner Bros. in the 90s. The 2001 single Riding with Private Malone was a hit after he left Warners. He was born July 9, 1953 in Spartanburg, SC. His father was a minister and his mother played piano in the church. After persuading his parents to buy him a guitar, Ball taught himself to play and started writing songs. After graduating from high school, Ball moved to Austin, TX and joined Uncle Walt's Band led by Walter Hyatt. Ball moved to Nashville and recorded the 1989 album David Ball for RCA. After three singles went nowhere, RCA shelved the album. Ball signed with Warner Bros. and the 1994 single Thinkin' Problem reached #2 on the Country Singles chart. The album Thinkin' Problem was certified Platinum. After one more top ten hit, Ball faded. He released three albums for Warner Bros. Ball signed with Dualtone for the 2001 album Amigo. The single Riding with Private Malone reached #2 on the Country Singles chart. It was a surprise hit because Dualtone is not a country label. The song was written by album producer Wood Newton and Thom Shepherd. Both guys are veteran songwriters. The song is about restoring a Corvette that belonged to a deceased Vietnam soldier named Private Malone. Sometimes the stories in country music resonate with DJs and listeners. I think that explains the success of the song. Since then Ball has recorded for Shanachie and E1. His latest album was released in 2018 on his own label. Here's the video for Riding with Private Malone by David Ball.
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