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J. R. Bailey was born James Ralph Bailey in 1932 and died in 1980. He was an R&B singer and songwriter.

Biography

J. R. had been a member of doo wop groups The Cadillacs and The Crickets (not Buddy Holly's Crickets), and also recorded as a solo artist. He also wrote several hit songs for other artists including "Everybody Plays The Fool" by The Main Ingredient, "Sweet Music, Soft Lights And You" by Isaac Hayes & Millie Jackson, "Love, Love, Love" by Donny Hathaway, and "Just Me And You" by Erasmus Hall. He also co-wrote songs with New York singer Vernon Harrell (who had performed with The Coasters). "Soul Shing-A-Ling" and "Seven Days Too Long" by Chuck Wood in 1966, and "Sweet, Sweet Lovin'" by The Platters in 1967 were among songs written by Bailey and Harrell. The pair also co-wrote Harrell's release "Do It To It" in 1969 on Calla Records with J. Robinson.

He began his solo career in 1968. Bailey released a record on Calla Records that year called "Love Won't Wear Off." It was written and produced by Billy Guy of The Coasters.

Discography

Albums

Rockin' Rollin' And Strollin' (Capitol) (1958)
Just Me N' You (MAM #5011) (1974)

External links

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 He began his solo career in 1968.  Bailey released a record on Calla Records that year called "Love Won't Wear Off."  It was written and produced by [[Billy Guy]] of [[The Coasters]].
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 * Just Me N' You (MAM #5011) (1974)
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 * [http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/J.R.%20Bailey.html  Soulwalking - J. R. Bailey]
 * [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=11:isjw7i6jg7or  All Music Guide]
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