The Oak Ridge Boys – Gonna Take a Lot of River
The Oak Ridge Boys – Gonna Take a Lot of River (1988)
Directed by: Larry Boothby Ken Walz
The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Gonna Take a Lot of River,” released in July 1988, is a lively country tune that metaphorically uses rivers to express the depth of emotion required to overcome heartache. Written by Mark Henley and John Kurhajetz, the song became the group’s 12th number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The track features the lead vocals of Steve Sanders, marking his first appearance as a member of the group. The accompanying music video, directed by Larry Boothby and Ken Walz, complements the song’s upbeat tempo and was among the group’s notable visual works during that period. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
