| Louise is the younger sister of Barbara Mandrell. A guitarist and bassist, she worked in Barbara's band, The Do-Rights, at the age of 15, and toured with Merle Haggard in the early 1970's. She was a staple on TV through The Barbara Mandrell Show and her commercials for White Rain hairspray. In 1979 she released the 12" single of her version of "Everlasting Love." While the song would be good by just about anyone, her country slant on a disco record gives it an interesting appeal. It would NOT make her a disco star, nor would it garner her any critical acclaim. That year she also married country crooner R.C. Bannon. The two would have a series of popular country hits throughout the 1980's. |
