THE OAK RIDGE BOYS - Elvira

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS - Elvira
"Elvira" is a song written and originally performed by Dallas Frazier in 1966. Though a minor hit for Frazier at the time of release, the song became a bigger and much more famous country and pop hit by The Oak Ridge Boys in 1981. "Elvira" is now considered one of the Oak Ridge Boys' signature songs.
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[@bigolwhiteboy33]

If you’re not singing along to this song in 2023, you lived your childhood without a radio

[@GeorgiaBoyJake]

nope, singing along in 2024!

[@ettajohnson445]

I'm a black female mid 60's and I love this song and it's 2024. I remember going to Chucky Cheese and they had the little stage with the big bear, they always played that song, that made it worth taking the kids for pizza.

[@Chevyman02]

Grew up singing along with this song, and about every song the oak ridge boys had out.

[@johnglenn6169]

I love these guys, such wonderful memories.

[@jonaslaird8649]

2025🎉!!!!!

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

I'm a bass, so it was very refreshing to have a major hit song with a very rare turn of the bass singer getting the spotlight.

[@chadmcginty5650]

5rdxfdded

[@gund2281]

It helps that he had one of THE BEST bass voices EVERRRRR. Dude was incredible.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

@@gund2281 No doubt. His name is Richard Sterban, and I'm happy to say that he's still alive and active and recently (as of last year) back to performing with the Oak Ridge Boys. Interestingly enough, he's originally from New Jersey, a bit of a surprise considering the obvious country music styling of the Boys.

[@gund2281]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns I guess I just assumed he was no longer alive. I had a 50/50 shot and I didn't feel like looking it up right then lol

[@friedchickenicedtea]

​@@Gunners_Mate_GunsJoe Bonsall was from Philadelphia.

[@joe6096]

Richard Sturban's voice could melt lead. It's not just how deep he can go, it's how smooth his voice still is at that low end..... like the smoothest whiskey.

[@rmdewberry2482]

Lowest record note I found was Eb1 in I'm Working on A Building.

[@Daltwill]

Probably a panty dropper aswell

[@dorothymoffett]

9999

[@marydusenberry8505]

And just to think that he would have been my uncle if my Aunt Betty would have had her way. ( she never met him to my knowledge) 😂

[@glennblouin2149]

I couldn't agree more! Absolutely amazing voice...

[@GeorgeOswald-xp4io]

And now these guys in their 70s and 80s and still can carry a tune

[@FirstNameLastName-uj7yl]

Rest in peace, Joe Bonsall. Thanks for all the great music and memories.

[@phantomblott1]

In 1977 I had just bought a new AMC Hornet AMX with the 304 V8. In 1978 I had a Craig AM FM stereo an 8 track tape player with the 4 speaker sub sound installed. I had bought the Oak Ridge Boys greatest hits 8 track tape, and would just crank up the volumn to that Elvira song. I'm sure I drove a lot of people nuts at a stop light in the day playing it loud in that AMX, really miss those days, sigh.

[@terrenceoday9493]

Blew my mind decades ago when I saw the smallest singer and he had the deepest Bass voice I ever heard. I love this group!

[@mrgreatbigmoose]

The crowd agrees with you. They go NUTS during his solos.

[@stephanie3848]

He looks different than I pictured, I thought he had a long beard lol

[@mookworthjwilson]

​@@stephanie3848 also was surprised to learn he's from New Jersey right near where my wife grew up

[@candylamb1150]

Just a suggestion: You might like the LOW BASS SINGERS. Search on KZbin. I especially like SIXTEEN TONS.

[@lamourpinnock297]

@@terrenceoday9493 Not only I love that group but Richard Sterban has my greatest respect!

[@golden8972]

Paying my DEEPEST RESPECTS to Joe Bonsall. Rest in peace, dear heart.

[@applescruff909]

Seemed like a genuinely sweet guy. RIP

[@solmarshal]

Wow. I didn't know he passed. I had just seen them last year in Fredericksburg TX.

[@golden8972]

@@solmarshal yes. Poor guy had ALS. Heaven welcomed him with open arms.

[@tabathabrabham6384]

My FAVORITE when I was little (I'm 48) REST PEACEFULLY, JOE ❤

[@JohnH20111]

i agree, RIP Joe Bonsall, you have definitely earned your wings

[@heatherdeshane2210]

My husband and l loved to dance, l sit in the kitchen now and my heart is dancing to this song. My body does not cooperate any more as we have aged, but in my mind we are fllying around the kitchen. Splendid.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@oldcodyjr]

In my mind I’m always 34.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

@@oldcodyjr lol 😆, that's a trick

[@oldcodyjr]

@@JacobWilson-uf6zq l do not remember writing this. Several messages that are posted are not made by me , I believe. and I seldom, if ever, write LOL.

[@bartschwartz9233]

So right u are

[@ИскандарАхмедов-ь3ъ]

I live far far away from America. And in my country don't listen country music. But my wife's name is Elvira and I wanted to find song for her birthday. and I found it. It's awesome! I want to see her face when she hears a song about herself!

[@yogini2be]

Watching my 83 year old Mom sing this is the best thing ever 💖

[@Daltwill]

That kicks ass

[@Chevyman02]

Well, your mom was only in her early 40's when the song came out 😂

[@chrisheffernan6600]

Went to their Christmas Concert last night, of course they sang Elvira. These guys are still doing great at their ages. Richard can still hit the low notes very well.

[@gerry-p9x]

What song the 70s?

[@sherettepayne5624]

I love country music my dad took the nob off the radio so we couldn't change it so i would go to school singing the songs and my teacher's would be like hw u know country music i told them they just laughed and said they never knew blk ppl listen to country music i'm 60 now still listen to it❤❤😊 2023

[@EarlJohn61]

You could probably afford to replace your Daddy's radio by now. :)

[@sherettepayne5624]

@@EarlJohn61 Watch yo mouth May my Dad RIP FYI i still have that radio 📻 thank you

[@tabathabrabham6384]

@@EarlJohn61 How YOU know that she hasn't bought her dad a whole new car?

[@TFP117morgan]

Rest In Peace Joe! 🙏 There's no one who will ever sing the lead on "Elvira" quite like you!

[@kaymeuwissen2165]

I lived in a apt,with elderly ones a lady named Elvira lived there nice lady,funny,I got my boo box,a CD with the Elvira song,my 93 year old neighbor,Elvira,blind,was dancing,in her glory !

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

The Oak Ridge Boys - my favorite country group.

[@donoliphant1550]

They sang Elvira before it was released at Radio City Music Hall, Wheeling West Virginia on a Saturday when my wife and I were in the audience. It was a live radio show up and down the eastern seaboard of the US. Rusty Frizell was the preact before them and sang "Gonna Get A Whino" (to decorate our home). Some 30 years later to the exact date they sang at Wheeling, they sang it at the Windsor Ontario (Canada) Casino and the wife and I were in the audience as we lived close to the casino. What a great experience that was to be there excatly 30 years later. They could still break a leg!

[@jbmolina6383]

These guys are great together. Richard’s voice caught my attention as a kid the first time I heard it. So smooth at low tones.

[@dawnhennig4323]

RIP JOE thank you for all those years with your beautiful voice keep singing in Heaven😢😢😢 Sending prayers to his family and friends🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mikefournier2601]

That Richard can hit them deep ones so smooth good of a band great band

[@Anonymous-ps5hb]

I was 10 years old when the Oak Ridge Boys released the version of Elvira. I loved this song and sang to it a lot as a kid. I still love this song today. Richard Sterban was so handsome. I remember thinking that as a kid too. :)

[@suzettesanborn5659]

This was the first "adult" 45 record I got when I was 9yrs old. All the rest were kids songs and read along records. I wore that thing out!

[@mj12234]

Miss driving with my dad in the 80s jamming to this song in his truck on a dirt road looking for the cattle... Miss you dad!

[@johnbowan3007]

My mom loved this song. She passed at 96 back in November 2023

[@tabathabrabham6384]

@@johnbowan3007 ur MOM 🙏 had great taste!

[@johnbowan3007]

@@tabathabrabham6384 When she retired from 3M Company after 30 years of service, she took up Country Line Dancing. This is one of the first songs that she learned to line dance to. She fell in love with the song because of that

[@tabathabrabham6384]

@@johnbowan3007 Oh Man 👍 That's COOL!👌

[@tabathabrabham6384]

When it first came out, I was about 6-7? (I am 48 now)...I used to stay with my grandparents and I would want Grand ole Opry.etc..with them....I used to call THEM Elvira Lol 🤣 I thought their name was Elvira...

[@themaggattack]

​@@tabathabrabham6384Really? Lol. I'm your same age and I always thought they were singing to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

[@raiderrod3584]

Brings back a bunch of memories of simpler times❤

[@christinecolvill4823]

This was my favorite song when I was 5 yrs old.

[@fs..]

RIP Joe Bonsall. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

This never gets old!

[@DavidS-vs5mj]

RIP Joe Bonsall ..Thank you for all the great memories 🙏

[@loislane4583]

Its so funny because everyone who didnt know this band ASSUMED the deep voiced guy was the zztop looking guy.. Yet it was the one who looked like he should be the lead singer... funny how judging by the cover of the book....

[@Golfingguy306]

Bass is almost always the least likely-looking fellow.

[@gouletfarmsgouletfarms909]

No they didn’t everyone knew

[@janicesimmons-d8r]

I worked in second grade 25 years ago. A little boy named our class dearly loved this song. Each time I hear this song I wish I knew what happened to him! God bless you guys .. Hope you guys still singing ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@bruceblackwell2205]

Yeah that's very true of what they thought it was totally a different singing group but still yet they were still a very good singing group

[@Vikingocazar]

Total sleeper!!

[@Whocares812]

My grandfather used to sing this to me and my brothers. He could do the deep voice really well. It was funny he’d always get us laughing. I miss him so much.

[@jeanninebuquet9635]

My mother used to love the Oakridge boys and would listen to them when she was cleaning the house. This song reminds me of the episode of Mike and Molly when Mike buys his mother's car !

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@ladyono1274]

Don't know which one I enjoy watching more, the bass singer or the one doing the main parts.

[@feliciawilliams8587]

Song came out when I was just 16. Luv it! The guy who sang bass was so fine!

[@MaryVogel-q8g]

This is one of those songs that just never gets to old to hear!

[@B0Nnaaay]

Oh man, when country music hits got played on the pop stations🤤

[@UPBEATFOREVER]

I like the vocalist with the bass in his voice!

[@benicetome5341]

Love this song!!! And that low voice my God what a gem of a song you have America. Much love from Aotearoa New Zealand ❤🤟

[@conorkennedy3304]

simpler times

[@gatorprincess8]

This brings back so many childhood memories

[@Itslaura77]

Same!

[@tabathabrabham6384]

@@gatorprincess8 Yep

[@kimolbrish4766]

I agree

[@MissSunriseDawn]

Rest in peace, Joe. Your beautiful voice may have been silenced, but I'm thankful for the countless videos/recordings so that we can still hear it.

[@ladyono1274]

I love watching the bass singer.

[@QueenofWitches]

Rest in Paradise Joe 😢Thank you for all the music over the years ❤

[@susanlawson7605]

My daughter Brany Love's this song since she was 5 years old and she still Loves this song ❤😊

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊

[@susanlawson7605]

@@JacobWilson-uf6zq I'm doing much better I had the flu hope you and your's are fine

[@scottwoodham7842]

I love this video big time and I'm 52 and remember this song from years back I was very young

[@jonplimpton8751]

Now that’s a groove song that I love listening to plus coming from this sweet warm loving young lady plus also and the handsome guy that I like some so much Matt vee and family

[@joe6096]

RIP Joe Bonsall - the unmistakable tenor lead vocals of all their greatest hits. The heroes of my youth are leaving us 😢

[@paulhenning6910]

Rest in Peace Joe Bonsall Thank you for the great music.

[@redcrabsc1149]

Richard Sterben rockin' out- love that bass!

[@georgettabarton4248]

Love the Oak Ridge Boys!

[@thedogzoo]

R.I.P. Joe. Thank you for entertaining me last Christmas.

[@susanlawson7605]

Richard is the greatest Bass singer ever 😊

[@KirstenLambert-nt8iy]

Another Geoff Castelluci

[@716Expat]

I could give Richard a run for his money if I wanted to. BTW, Richard is good in his genre. However, would he be able to hang with Vladimir Miller and Mikhail Kruglov?

[@MissDaisyDuke01]

In my opinion what makes Richard exceptional, is the richness & strength of his chest voice. Not to mention his range.

[@PerthViking]

Well I would ask you to listen to Pee Wee Wilson from Australia’s Delltones then say that.

[@geraldmurphy1428]

Always enjoy listening to JOE BONSALL country Music. Totally Awesome. My condolences to the Family and Friends. R.I.P.

[@roseyc.5846]

My late husband loved the Boys and this song. Good memories. ❤️❤️❤️

[@markzuelch7452]

The song that turned Karen Carpenter from drummer to astonishing vocalist; rich and textured and more than just a singer, an amazing prifessional in class, style and range. Still sorely missed.❤

[@laurieschrader6529]

I love all of you. Keep up the amazing singing. 💖😍🫂🥰💜💗💞😇🌈❤️😻🙏🏻💕

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@laurieschrader6529]

@@JacobWilson-uf6zq I’m doing good what about you and your family? Is it snowing where you’re at? It’s snowing here in east Lansing Michigan. Stay safe and healthy

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

@@laurieschrader6529 nice to meet you here

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

@@laurieschrader6529 can we talk somewhere more private if it's okay with you

[@laurieschrader6529]

@@JacobWilson-uf6zq How are you doing and are you getting a snow storm? I’m in East Lansing Michigan and it’s terrible out, I had to be out in it, but I got home before it got worse thank God.

[@Crystal_gaming2017]

Sending deepest sympathies to Joe's family and loved ones from Australia. My Mum was a line dance instructor in the 90s. This song was one of the songs that she used to teach to. Us kids grew to love it especially because of your wonderful voice. Now our hearts are on fire ❤‍🔥, R.I.P Joe

[@veedejames721]

This song always put a smile on my face and I get so happy I can't help but dance.. I just love The Oak Ridge Boys. They just make me happy. Yeah. Vee j.

[@jennifersullivan5994]

I've loved this Song since I was little ❤️. Bout 14yrs ago my Nanny passed away & we were on the way to the grave site & I asked God to play me a good Song & next thing I knew Elvira came on & I hadn't heard it in years. The Best Song they ever had ❤❤

[@Chevyman02]

Sorry for the loss of your Nanny, but with all due respect, this is not actually the kind of song God is going to play!😂😂

[@SonoftheWars]

I remember this song from 1983. It changed my life.

[@kevinswinyer3176]

@ JD Winstead, actually, Elvira first came out in 1981 on their Fancy Free Album.

[@KevinHoekman]

1981

[@VitaTristis]

This was the summer of 1981

[@thethriftyfawn]

This is absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@judybunch5394]

My middle name is Almira When this song came out everyone I know sings Almira instead of Elvira to this very day. I love it

[@marciaholloway6311]

Love these guys.. Richard is awesome and I love his voice and his dancing 😉😆

[@sheraleeDeCriscio-tu6ij]

I've been listening to the Oak Ridge Boys and the Statler brothers since I was like eight years old ❤❤

[@cbt1988]

Thanks for bringing me here Mater

[@bryndaruiz5626]

My daddy loves Elvira he even has the ringtone ❤😊

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today 😊

[@loriwilber4652]

My mom and I always loved the Oak Ridge Boys

[@DaveMiller2]

My dad used to sing along with these guys on the radio in the 70s. He had a bass voice.

[@shelbyrobertson1743]

Awesome ❤

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing 😊

[@shelbyrobertson1743]

Fine my friend.@@JacobWilson-uf6zq

[@jimbrant9682]

One of the best group's of all time.

[@desireecontreras4481]

Reminds so much of my dad. SAAAAANGGG BOYS!!!!!

[@JonRiceMusic]

RIP Joe. One of the nicest people I've ever met. This song is sooooo catchy.

[@coralreef3728]

Great & Precious !!!

[@lamourpinnock297]

If I was older back then and they were coming to my country to perform, I'd make sure I attend their concert just to hear and see him Richard Sturban did with his voice! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dtheea]

I discovered this band when I was about 12 years old. Had a major crush on Richard. 🤭 And after almost 20 years I still find the younger Richard very charming.

[@DejaView]

Always had to laugh. Back in the day when this was a current hit I had a lot of friends that did a lot of roller skating. Nobody would admit to liking this song but as soon as they played it at the rink the entire skating floor was so packed with people we hardly had room to move!

[@Chevyman02]

Just some of those songs back in those days we would all get on the floor and skate to.

[@loisedge2157]

Absolutely! Listen to the Oak Ridge Boys every day!❤😢

[@joegaito702]

❤❤😂just great classic country music ever still going strong after all these years later appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock great job great people you should be amazed and proud love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock way to go ❤😂 !! Joe

[@SMcCaskill]

I love Richard's deep resounding bass vocals!

[@Itslaura77]

Such fond memories from my childhood. Thank you Joe! ♥️

[@damianraffile3355]

A fabulous classic

[@TitanicHorseRacingLover]

RIP and sending my deepest respects to Joe Bonsall, the Oak Ridge Boys and their families, friends and fans at this sad time

[@renitaharris8814]

On Early Saturday morning🌄🌅 August 14, 2021. Listening to Old Country Music. I love listening this GROUP. 🎵🎶🎹🎻🎺🎤🎸🎷😀🙏🙏💜🔥🔥🔥💢💢💢💥💥💥💫💫💫🌟🌟🌟✨✨✨

[@johnoksys7713]

Great Country Classic 👍👍

[@reginacutlip4433]

I rember listen to this when growing up and I still listen to it🎉❤❤

[@emilyrln]

It's great to know that across time and space, people scream and squeal for that bass!! 😂 it helps that Richard Sterban is a total heartthrob 💕

[@margaretfine6316]

Miss him so much! He was my friend!

[@RonaldPhillips-z3u]

One of my top 5 songs...gets better with time❤

[@krisone5253]

Seen them live in 1983 Philip Morris sponsored show at the Freedom Hall Arena! Fantastic! I met them at the OldWest Hotel!

[@marythompson5458]

MY FAVORITE SONG BY THE OKRIDGE BOYS

[@leonaduncan3047]

Great song by a fantastic group 😍💙🙏oxoxox oxoxox oxoxox oxoxox

[@George-t1k7g]

Love that bass

[@5743eric]

This was a great show! I'll never forget everyone screaming after the deep ba oomph but ba omm but mawow

[@BobBrunetti]

It’s amazing to me how she can play 2 different tempos at once! I can’t even play an instrument, but I know excellent musicians when I hear them play! Keep playing!

[@KrisAltepeter]

Absolutely LOVE these guys!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nil7148]

I remember my father watching the Oak Ridge Boys" I think it was on The Tommy Hunter Show.

[@JacobWilson-uf6zq]

Hello how are you doing today

[@verdellellis4043]

This is phenomenal, crazy feeling 😅

[@rockergirl1976]

when he drops that bass 😍

[@JonathanRiley-yz7ut]

It's Great Seeing Them So Young!!!

[@cynthiapady9475]

Love Oak Ridge Boys..from Canada..my heart breaks..love always. Our prayers to family & boys

[@williamjackson8629]

Been big fan since 1983 meet all oak ridge boys Missouri state fair back stage great group probably seen them 10 Times

[@tombialoglow549]

A great rendition of a great hit song by a great group.