Les Taylor (singer)
Leslie Christopher Taylor (born December 27, 1948 in Oneida, Kentucky, United States) is an American country music artist. Taylor has released two studio albums on Epic Records. His highest charting single, "I Gotta Mind to Go Crazy," peaked at No. 44 in 1991.
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Birth name | Leslie Christopher Taylor |
Born | [1] Oneida, Kentucky, United States[2] | December 27, 1948
Origin | Oneida, Kentucky, United States |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1980-present |
Labels | Epic |
Associated acts | Exile |
In 1980, Taylor became the contributing lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of country-pop band Exile. He performed with the group until 1989, when he left to pursue a solo career. After parting ways with Epic, Taylor reunited with Exile in 1995 and continues to perform with the band.[3]
As a songwriter, Taylor has had his songs recorded by Travis Tritt and Shelby Lynne. He also co-wrote Janie Fricke's Number One single, "It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy."
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details |
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That Old Desire |
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Blue Kentucky Wind |
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Singles
Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
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US Country | |||
1989 | "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Loved You" | 46 | That Old Desire |
1990 | "Knowin' You Were Leavin'" | 58 | |
1991 | "I Gotta Mind to Go Crazy" | 44 | Blue Kentucky Wind |
Guest singles
Year | Single | Artist | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
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US Country | CAN Country | ||||
1990 | "Tomorrow's World" | Various artists | 74 | — | Single only |
1991 | "The Very First Lasting Love" | Shelby Lynne | 50 | 41 | Soft Talk / Blue Kentucky Wind |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart |
Music videos
Year | Video | Director |
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1989 | "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Loved You"[4] | Deaton Flanigen |
1990 | "Tomorrow's World" (Various) | Gustavo Garzon |
1991 | "The Very First Lasting Love" (with Shelby Lynne) | Deaton Flanigen |
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References
- Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 415. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- Loftus, Johnny. "Les Taylor biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
- "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Loved You - Les Taylor". Vevo. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
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