Deep South Records was an American country music record label that was active during the 1980s. It produced a string of chart hits during that decade. Two of its more prominent artists were Noel Haughey and Dennis Weaver. Background The label was headed by producer Allen Cash. The vice president was Frank Bober. Its distribution in the United States was handled by Mike Sheppard and Album Globe distributors. The promotional side of the operation was handled by Keith Stewart, Johnny 'K', and Bob Saporiti. The headquarters was located at 622 West Iris, Nashville, Tennessee 37206.Music Row, Vol. 2 Number 8 November 1982 - Page 16 Deep South RecordsBillboard, February 20, 1982 - Page 40 New Companies, Deep South Records Another point of contact for the organization was at 31 Industrial Park, PO 1569 Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075.Cash Box, February 19, 1983 - CRD-22 1983 COUNTRY RADIO DIRECTORY, RECORD COMPANIES, (713) DEEP SOUTH RECORDS The parent company for the label was Album Globe Distribution Co. Inc. which was located at 31 Industrial Park Drive, Hendersonville, Tennessee.Billboard 1982 - 1983 International Buyer's Guide - Page 12 RECORD COMPANIES, A, Album Globe Distn Co. Inc.
Prior to founding Deep South Records, Allen Cash was president of Brougham Records Inc., which was located at 107 Music City Circle, Nashville, Tennessee 37214. Under the umbrella of the organization was Brougham Records, Cash Recording Studio, Division Publishing, Video Productions LTD and Heads or Tails, a retail outlet which provided souvenirs and tee shirts.Billboard, July 9, 1977 - Page 16 General News, Bew Companies, Brougham Records, Inc. The Brougham label was founded in the mid-1970s.Cash Box, October 19, 1974 - C51 cashbox/country roundup, Allen Cash
The two artists that were first on the Deep South Records roster were Noel and Dennis Weaver. Other artists on the label were, Ron Blair, C.C. Conley, Billy Jack, Coni Causey,Music Row, Vol. 2 Number 8 November 1982 - Page 16 Deep South Records and Michael Craig Johnson.Pop Bop Rock til U Drop, June 20, 2023 - 1982 – Michael Craig Johnson – “Little Boy in Denver”
History It was reported in the 26 February 1982 issue of Radio & Records that independent record label, Deep South Records had announced its formation and two artists, Noel and Dennis Weaver had been signed to the label.Radio * Records, Issue Number 421 February 26, 1982 - Page 9 Pro: Motions, Deep South Records Announced
Singer Noel recorded "Lying Myself to Sleep" which was released as a single on Deep South A.G. 681 in 1982. It was a Country Feature Pick in the 27 February issue of Cash Box.Cash Box, February 27, 1982 - Page 22 COUNTRY, SINGLES REVIEWS, FEATURE PICKS, NOEL (Deep South A.G. 681) Lying Myself To Sleep (2:38) It was a chart hit, registering on the Cash Box Top 100 Country Singles chart. At week four, for the week of 24 April, it peaked at No. 78 on the chart. It held that position for an additional week.Cash Box, April 24, 1978 - Page 26 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES April 24, 1982 78, LYING MYSELF TO SLEEP NOEL (Deep South A.G 681), 4/17 80, Weeks On Chart 4Cash Box, May 1, 1982 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES May 1, 1982 78, LYING MYSELF TO SLEEP NOEL (Deep South A.G 681), 4/24 78, Weeks On Chart 5
Former member and founder of Christian rock band The Exkursions, Michael Craig Johnson recorded "Little Boy in Denver" which was released on Deep South Records AG 684 in 1982.Raised by Wolves, The Story of Christian Rock & Roll, By John Joseph Thompson · 2000 - - The First Wave Page 43Pop Bop Rock til U Drop, June 20, 2023 - 1982 – Michael Craig Johnson – “Little Boy in Denver”
Coni Causey recorded the Noel Haughey compositions, "Belle of the Ball" bw "I Wish there Was Another Woman", which appeared on single Deep South Records A. G. 703 that was released in 1982.Billboard, October 9, 1982 - Page 44 "BELLE OF THE BALL" It was "I Wish There Was Another Woman" that made the chart, peaking at No. 92 for the week of 13 November and holding that position for an additional week.Cash Box, November 13, 1982 - Page 22 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES November 13, 1982 92, I WISH THERE WAS ANOTHER WOMAN, CONI CAUSEY (Deep South/Album Globe A.G. 703), 11/6 94, Weeks On Chart 2Cash Box, November 20, 1982 - Page 22 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES November 20, 1982 92, I WISH THERE WAS ANOTHER WOMAN, CONI CAUSEY (Deep South/Album Globe A.G. 703), 11/13 92, Weeks On Chart 3Cash Box, November 20, 1982 - Page 20 TOP 100 SINGLES November 27, 1982
Working with producer Allen Cash, Dennis Weaver recorded "If I Had a Love Song", which was backed with "Red Bandana". It was released on Deep South Records single A.G. 705 in 1982.Discogs - Dennis Weaver – If I Had A Love SongDiscogs - Dennis Weaver – If I Had A Love SongMusic Row, Vol. 2, Number 8, November 1982 - -17- Deep South Records, DENNIS WEAVER
Noel recorded "One Tear at a Time" which was released on Deep South Records A.G. 706. It was a Feature Pick in the 30 October issue of Cash Box.Cash Box, October 30, 1982 - Page 26 SINGLES REVIEWS, FEATURE PICKS, NOEL (Deep South A.G. #706) One Tear (At A Time) (2:58) It peaked at No. 73 on the Top 100 Country Singles chart. It held that position for one more week.Cash Box, December 18, 1982 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES December 18, 1982 73, ONE TEAR NOEL (Deep South A.G. 706), 12/11 75, Weeks On Chart 5Cash Box, December 25, 1982 - Page 48 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES, December 25, 1982 73, ONE TEAR NOEL (Deep South A.G. 706), 12/18 73, Weeks On Chart 6Cash Box, January 8, 1983 - Page 22 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 8, 1983 It also peaked at No. 90 on the Billboard Country chart.MusicVF.com - One Tear (At a Time): Noel (Noel Haughey)Billboard, January 8, 1983 - Page 62 Billboard Hot Country Singles, THIS WEEK 90, LAST WEEK 90, WEEKS ON CHART 3, ONE TEAR (At A Time)-Noel (A. Cash) N. Haughey; Sir Dale/Foxtail, ASCAP; Deep South 706
Ron Blair was a wedding singer from California who began in 1969, performing on the San Francisco bistro circuit. He impressed producer Allen Cash while singing at Cash's own wedding. He also had a steady gig at the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley. He recorded "Little Boy in Denver", which was released on Deep South Records A.G. 710 in November 1982.45Cat - Ron Blair - DiscographyMusic Row, Vol. 2, Number 8, November 1982 - Page 17 Deep South Records, RON BLAIR The song which was written by Michael Craig Johnson and produced by Allen Cash was reviewed in the November 1982 issue of Music Row. The review was luke warm and even though the reviewer wrote that there were similarities to David Houston, Slim Whitman, and Jimmie Rodgers, the production was said to be ok, but it lacked licks.Music Row, Vol. 2, Number 8, November 1982 - Page 10 45 RPM New Single Reviews, RON BLAIR "Little Boy In Denver" The record debuted at No. 96 on the Cash Box Top 100 Country Singles chart for the week of 8 January 1983.Cash Box, January 8, 1983 - Page 21 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 8, 1983 96, LITTLE BOY IN DENVER RON BLAIR (Deep South A.G. 710), 12/25 _, Weeks On Chart 1 It held the position for one more week.Cash Box, January 15, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 15, 1983 96, LITTLE BOY IN DENVER RON BLAIR (Deep South A.G. 710), 1/8 96, Weeks On Charts 2Cash Box, January 22, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES January 22, 1983
Coni Causey recorded "Weekend Rendezvous" bw "Hellfire and Brimstone" which was released on Deep South Records A.G. 717. It peaked at No. 79 on the Cash Box Top 100 Country Singles chart.Music Row, Vol. 2 Number 8 November 1982 - -17- CONI CAUSEYCash Box, February 12, 1983 - Page 22 CASH BOX TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES February 12, 1983 79, WEEKEND RENDEZVOUS CONI CAUSEY (Deep South A.G. 717), 2/5 84, Weeks On Chart 2Cash Box, February 19, 1983 - Page 24 CASH BOX TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES February 19, 1983 95, WEEKEND RENDEZVOUS CONI CAUSEY (Deep South A.G. 717), 2/12 79, Weeks On Chart 3
Noel recorded "L-L-L-L, Love You All Night" which was released on Deep South DS-1003 in 1983.Cash Box, August 20, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES August20, 1983 98, L-L-L-L, LOVE YOU ALL NIGHT NOEL (Deep South DS-1003), 8/13 -, Weeks On Chart Having been in the chart for five weeks, it peaked at No. 94 for the week of 17 September. It held that position for one more week.Cash Box, September 17, 1983 - Page 20 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES September17, 1983 94, L-L-L-L, LOVE YOU ALL NIGHT NOEL (Deep South DS-1003), 9/10 95, Weeks on Chart 5Cash Box, September 24, 1983 - Page 21 TOP 100 COUNTRY SINGLES September 24, 1983 94, L-L-L-L, LOVE YOU ALL NIGHT NOEL (Deep South DS-1003), 9/17 94, Weeks On Chart 9Cash Box, October 1, 1983 - Page 24 TOP 100 SINGLES October 1, 1983
John Balzer recorded "Texas, You're My Only Hope" bw "You're in My Dreams" which was released on Deep South Records DS-82483 in 1983. The production duties were shared between Balzer and Allen Cash.Discogs - John Balzer – Texas, You're My Only Hope / You're In My Dreams, GalvestonBillboard, December 17, 1983 - Page 61 Billboard Singles Reviews, Country, also received, JOHN BALZER-Texas, You're My Only Hope It was one of the nine Cash Box Country Radio Feature Picks for the week of 5 November 1983.Cash Box, November 5, 1983 - Page 25 COUNTRY RADIO, FEATURE PICKS, JOHN BALZER (Deep South-82483A) Texas, You’re My Only Hope
Steve Lucas wrote the song "Play Another Love Song" which was produced by Allen Cash and released on Deep South Records 1006. It was noted in the 24 December 1983 issue of Billboard.Billboard, December 24, 1983 - Page 85 Billboard Singles Reviews, Country, also received, STEVE LUCAS-Play Another Love Song
Steve Snyder was a former Super Productions artist who recorded "Beautiful Lady" which was written by Noel Haughey. The song was produced by Allen Cash and released on Super Productions 647. It had a good review in the 25 April 1981 issue of Record World.Record World, April 25, 1981 - Page 54 Country Single Picks, STEVE SNYDER-Super Productions 647 BEAUTIFUL LADY He recorded another Noel Haughey composition, "Gotta Get Thru". Backed with the Richard Damarjin and Shawn Morrow composition, Love Is Real, it was released on Deep South DSR0022.45Cat - Steve Snyder Gotta Get Thru
C.C. Conley recorded the Noel Haughey composition "Beautiful Lady", a song which was released on single MSA 23-A. It impressed the Cash Box review panel, and the review appeared in the 6 June 1987 issue of Cash Box where it was one of the three Indie Feature Picks. Unfortunately, no production details were on the record.Cash Box, June 6, 1987 - Page 20 COUNTRY INDIES, INDIE FEATURE PICKS, C. C. CONLEY (MSA 23-A) Beautiful Lady It would later be an Indie Feature Pick in the 4 August 1990 issue of Cash Box.Cash Box, August 4, 1990 - Page 24 INDIE SINGLE REVIEWS, INDIE FEATURE PICKS, C.C. CONLEY: "Beautiful Lady" (MSA 23)
Noel, now going by her married name of Noel Cash, recorded "I Believe in You" bw "Leavin' the Leavin'" which was released on Deep South Records DSR-1111 in 1987.Discogs - Noel Cash – I Believe In You It made the Cash Box Indie Top 20 chart,Cash Box, August 22, 1987 - Page 23 COUNTRY, INDIE TOP 20, 18 Noel Cash I Believe In You-Deep South, Lst Wk D, Ttl. Wks. D and had debuted at No. 82 in the Cash Box Country Singles chart.Cash Box, August 22, 1987 - Page 27 82, I BELIEVE IN YOU NOEL CASH (Deep South DSR 1111), DEBUT The single also made the Top Independent Country Singles chart. For the survey period ending August 25, 1987, it was at No. 25.Music Row, Vol. 7, Number 16 - Page 7 TOP INDEPENDENT COUNTRY SINGLES, Survey Period Ending August 25, 1987, Weeks Tracked 2, Last Survey #, This Survey 25, I BELIEVE IN YOU Noel Cash • Deep South