Bobby Austin | |
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Birth name | Robert Allen Austin |
Born | Wenatchee, Washington, U.S. | May 4, 1933
Died | January 6, 2002 Camas, Washington, U.S. | (aged 68)
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Years active | 1955–2002 |
Labels | Capitol Records |
Robert Allen Austin (May 4, 1933 – January 6, 2002) was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician.
Austin moved to Los Angeles in 1955, where he played bass in Wynn Stewart's band. He also worked as a session musician, for Buck Owens and Tommy Collins, among others, before being signed by Capitol Records as a solo artist in 1962. [1] His " Apartment No. 9", written with Johnny Paycheck, was a hit for Tammy Wynette, in addition to reaching No. 21 on the U.S. country charts with his own version. [2] He also co-wrote "Try a Little Kindness" which became a hit for Glen Campbell.
Year | Single |
US Country [2] |
Album |
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1966 | " Apartment No. 9" | 21 | Apartment No. 9 |
1967 | "Cupid's Last Arrow" | 59 | |
1968 | "This Song Is Just for You" | 68 | Old Love Never Dies |
1970 | " For Your Love" | 65 | Singles only |
1972 | "Knoxville Station" | 39 |