Monongahela cover

Monongahela

The Oak Ridge Boys · 1988

36 min · 10 tracks · country

A harmonious blend of traditional country melodies and heartfelt storytelling that resonates with sincerity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling
  • heartfelt reflections on relationships
  • warm melodies for gatherings
  • soothing background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Monongahela' was The Oak Ridge Boys' tenth studio album, marking a period of continued commercial success following their breakout in the late 1970s. By this time, they had solidified their status as a leading act in country music, having won multiple awards, including Grammy accolades.
Stylistic neighbors
Alabama· The Statler Brothers· Rascal Flatts

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gonna Take a Lot of River 3:03
  • 2 I Can Count On You 3:40
  • 3 Never Together (But Close Sometimes) 2:22
  • 4 No Way Out 3:19
  • 5 Beyond Those Years 4:40
  • 6 Private Lives 3:17
  • 7 Too Many Heartaches 3:00
  • 8 Bridges And Walls 3:56
  • 9 When Karen Comes Around 4:23
  • 10 Taking One Heartbeat (At A Time) 4:35

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