Joe Bonsall

Joe Bonsall
Bonsall sings at a concert after the 2008 National America Supports You Freedom Walk in Washington, D.C
Background information
Birth name	Joseph Sloan Bonsall, Jr.
Born	(1948-05-18) May 18, 1948
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer, author
Years active	1973–present
Associated acts	The Oak Ridge Boys

Joseph Sloan "Joe" Bonsall, Jr. (born May 18, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer who has been a member of the country/gospel vocal quartet The Oak Ridge Boys since 1973.^[1] He is also an author. Besides charting several hits as a member of the Oak Ridge Boys, Bonsall has a solo chart credit alongside the band Sawyer Brown in their 1986 single "Out Goin' Cattin'", on which he was credited as "Cat Joe Bonsall".

In 1997, Bonsall released a four-part children's book series titled The Molly Books^[2] and in 2003 published GI Joe and Lillie,^[3] a book about his parents' lives during and after World War II.

He was born in 1948 to Joseph Sloan Bonsall, Sr. (1925–2001), and Lillie Maude Collins (1924–2001). Both are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. His younger sister Nancy Marie was born on August 24, 1953.

Discography

Guest singles

Year	Single	Artist	Peak chart positions		Album
Year	Single	Artist	US Country	CAN Country	Album
1986	"Out Goin' Cattin'"	Sawyer Brown	11	4	Out Goin' Cattin'

References

↑ CMT.com : The Oak Ridge Boys : Biography
↑ http://www.oakridgeboys.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100&Itemid=41
↑ The full title of the book is "G.I. Joe & Lillie: Remembering a Life of Love and Loyalty" (2003) New Leaf Press ISBN 0-89221-537-2

The Oak Ridge Boys

Duane Allen Joe Bonsall William Lee Golden Richard Sterban

Studio albums	Y'all Come Back Saloon Room Service The Oak Ridge Boys Have Arrived Together Fancy Free Bobbie Sue American Made Deliver Step On Out Seasons Where the Fast Lane Ends Heartbeat Monongahela American Dreams Unstoppable The Long Haul Revival Voices From the Heart Colors The Journey Common Thread Front Row Seats A Gospel Journey The Boys Are Back It's Only Natural Back Home Again: Gospel Favorites

Other albums	Greatest Hits Greatest Hits 2 Greatest Hits 3 Christmas

Notable singles	"Y'all Come Back Saloon" "You're the One" "I'll Be True to You" "Cryin' Again" "Come On In" "Sail Away" "Dream On" "Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight" "Trying to Love Two Women" "Heart of Mine" "Beautiful You" "Elvira" "(I'm Settin') Fancy Free" "Bobbie Sue" "I Wish You Could Have Turned My Head (And Left My Heart Alone)" "Thank God for Kids" "American Made" "Love Song" "Ozark Mountain Jubilee" "I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes" "Everyday" "Make My Life with You" "Little Things" "Touch a Hand, Make a Friend" "Come On In (You Did the Best You Could Do)" "Juliet" "You Made a Rock of a Rolling Stone" "It Takes a Little Rain (To Make Love Grow)" "This Crazy Love" "Time In" "True Heart" "Gonna Take a Lot of River" "Bridges and Walls" "Beyond Those Years" "An American Family" "No Matter How High" "(You're My) Soul and Inspiration" "Lucky Moon" "Change My Mind" "Seven Nation Army"

Guest singles	"Same Ole Me" (with George Jones) "When You Get to the Heart (with Barbara Mandrell) "Out Goin' Cattin'" (Sawyer Brown with Joe Bonsall) "Broken Trust" (with Brenda Lee)

Related articles	Discography MCA Records RCA Records Steve Sanders (musician)

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 58361064

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