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Les Taylor (singer)

Leslie Christopher Taylor (born December 27, 1948) 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.

Les Taylor
Taylor in 2013
Background information
Birth nameLeslie Christopher Taylor
Born (1948-12-27) December 27, 1948 (age 74)[1]
Oneida, Kentucky, U.S.[2]
OriginOneida, Kentucky, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1980–present
LabelsEpic
Member ofExile

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 edit

Albums edit

Title Album details
That Old Desire
Blue Kentucky Wind
  • Release date: April 23, 1991
  • Label: Epic Records

Singles edit

Year Single Peak positions Album
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 edit

Year Single Artist Peak chart
positions
Album
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 edit

Year Video Director
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

References edit

  1. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 415. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
  2. ^ . www.exile.biz. Archived from the original on July 17, 2015. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  3. ^ Loftus, Johnny. "Les Taylor biography". Allmusic. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
  4. ^ "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Loved You – Les Taylor". Vevo. Retrieved November 18, 2011.

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