Elvira (song)

1966 single by Dallas Frazier

"Elvira" is a song written and originally recorded by Dallas Frazier in 1966 on his album of the same name. Though a minor hit for Frazier at the time of release, the song became a bigger and much more famous country and pop hit by the Oak Ridge Boys in 1981. "Elvira" is now considered one of the Oak Ridge Boys' signature songs.

The single version fades out after the first key change, more than a minute earlier than the album version (which features two more key changes and "oom pa pa mow mow" choruses).

The group has re recorded the song several times since its original release. In 2009, a live version was released on the group's A Gospel Journey DVD and CD. This version includes a guest appearance from Tim Duncan on bass vocals for one line. In 2011, in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the group's original recording, a new version was recorded and released on It's Only Natural, an album released exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. The new version was produced by the original's producer, Ron Chancey. Also in 2011, a version was recorded with the Dukes of Dixieland for their When Country Meets Dixie album. Another live version was released on the Oak Ridge Boys' 2014 live album, Boys Night Out. In 2015, the Oak Ridge Boys recorded the song with a cappella group Home Free on their album Country Evolution. In 2017, the group recorded a "live in the studio" version with Blake Shelton as a Spotify exclusive release. In 2018, the group wrote a variation of "Elvira", in collaboration with the Tennessee Titans, named "Titans Code of Conduct". Although the lyrics were drastically changed, the melody stays the same.