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"Missin' Mississippi" is a song written by Byron Gallimore, Blake Mevis and Bill Shore, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in September 1984 as the third single from the album Power of Love. The song became a top 40 hit on the Billboard country chart.

Background and content

Charley Pride's sound a style began to transition more towards country pop rather than the traditional country of his earlier years. This style continued into the early 1980s. "Missin' Mississippi" was a country pop song composed by Byron Gallimore, Blake Mevis and Ben Shore. The song was recorded in April 1984 at Music City Hall, a studio located in Nashville, Tennessee. The session was produced by Norro Wilson, who worked with Pride during his final years at RCA Records.

Release and reception

"Did You Think to Pray" was released as a single via RCA Victor Records in September 1984. The song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at number 32 on the list in April 1971. It was later released on Pride's 1984 studio album (also on RCA) titled Power of Love.

Track listings

7" vinyl single

"Do You Think to Pray" – 2:49
"Falling in Love Again" – 3:06

Chart performance

Chart (1984)	Peak position
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)	32

References

^ "Power of Love: Charley Pride: Songs, Reviews, Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
Vinopal, David. "Charley Pride: Biography & History". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
Pride, Charley (September 1984). ""Missin' Mississippi" (Vinyl Single Insert Information)". RCA Victor Records.
Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
""Missin' Mississippi" chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
"Charley Pride -- "Missin' Mississippi" (1984, Single)". Discogs. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
"Charley Pride Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2020.

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Albums Singles
1960s	"Just Between You and Me" "I Know One" "Does My Ring Hurt Your Finger" "The Day the World Stood Still" "The Easy Part's Over" "Let the Chips Fall" "Kaw-Liga "All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)" "(I'm So) Afraid of Losing You Again" "Wings of a Dove"
1970s	"Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone" "Wonder Could I Live There Anymore" "I Can't Believe That You've Stopped Loving Me" "I'd Rather Love You" "Did You Think to Pray"/"Let Me Live" "Me and Bobby McGee" "I'm Just Me" "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'" "All His Children" (with Henry Mancini) "It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer" "She's Too Good to Be True" "A Shoulder to Cry On" "Don't Fight the Feelings of Love" "Amazing Love" "We Could" "Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town" "Then Who Am I" "I Ain't All Bad" "Hope You're Feelin' Me (Like I'm Feelin' You)" "The Happiness of Having You" "My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You" "A Whole Lotta Things to Sing About" "She's Just an Old Love Turned Memory" "I'll Be Leaving Alone" "More to Me" "Someone Loves You Honey" "When I Stop Leaving (I'll Be Gone)" "Burgers and Fries" "Where Do I Put Her Memory" "You're My Jamaica" "Missin' You"
1980s	"Honky Tonk Blues" "You Win Again" "You Almost Slipped My Mind" "Roll On Mississippi" "Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)" "Mountain of Love" "I Don't Think She's in Love Anymore" "You're So Good When You're Bad" "Why Baby Why" "More and More" "Night Games" "Ev'ry Heart Should Have One" "The Power of Love" "Missin' Mississippi" "Down on the Farm" "Let a Little Love Come In" "Have I Got Some Blues for You" "If You Still Want a Fool Around" "Shouldn't It Be Easier Than This" "I'm Gonna Love Her on the Radio" "Amy's Eyes"
1990s	"Whole Lotta Love on the Line" "You've Got to Stand for Something"

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