A Field of Yellow Daisies

"A Field of Yellow Daisies" is a song by American country singer Charlie Rich, written for him by his wife Margaret Ann.[2][1]

"A Field of Yellow Daisies"
Single by Charlie Rich
from the album Fully Realized
B-side"Party Girl"[1]
Released1974
GenreCountry
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)Margaret Ann Rich
Producer(s)Jerry Kennedy
Charlie Rich singles chronology
"I Don't See Me in Your Eyes Anymore"
(1974)
"A Field of Yellow Daisies"
(1974)
"I Love My Friend"
(1974)
Audio
"A Field of Yellow Daisies" on YouTube

It was included on his 1974 Mercury compilation album Fully Realized and subsequently released as single off it,[1][3][4] peaking at number 23 on Billboard's country chart for the week of August 10.[5][6]

It also appears on Rich's that year's studio album Very Special Love Songs released on Epic Records and dedicated to his wife.[7]

Critical reception

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In June 1974, Billboard included the single on his list of "Top Single Picks", describing the song as "a beautiful ballad" that "has all of the Rich style and class".[1]

Charts

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Chart (1974) Peak
position
Canada (RPM Country Playlist)[8] 16
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 23

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Billboard. 1 June 1974 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ The Virgin Encyclopedia of 70s Music. Virgin. 2002. ISBN 978-1-85227-947-9 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Charlie Rich – A Field Of Yellow Daisies – Vinyl (Terre Haute Pressing, 7", 45 RPM + 2 more), 1974". Discogs. 1974.
  4. ^ "Charlie Rich – Fully Realized". Discogs. 1974.
  5. ^ a b "Charlie Rich Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Billboard". 10 August 1974 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "Charlie Rich – Very Special Love Songs". Discogs. 1974.
  8. ^ "Country Playlist" (PDF). RPM. Vol. 22, no. 1. 1974-08-24. p. 22. ISSN 0315-5994.