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Richard Leigh

g, US
Singer of Country and Rock
A.k.a. Richard Christopher Leigh

American singer/songwriter, best known for penning 'Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue' sung by Crystal Gayle. In 1978 he received a Grammy Award for Best Country Song for that popular song. It was nominated in both pop and country categories and reached number one on both charts. His first number one song was 'I'll Get Over You' (1976), also sung by Crystal Gayle. Other prominent singers who have brought his songs number one status over the years include Billy Dean, Mickey Gilley, Reba McEntire, Steve Wariner, and Don Williams. Richard Leigh was born May 26, 1951 in McLean, Virginia, near Washington, D. C.

     
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
Genres
  • Country
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Folk
  • World
Popular Tracks   
This Is Gonna Be Good on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
Blue Ridge Mountain Girl on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
Laurie on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
Far Away on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
My Wandering One on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
When Trouble Troubles Me on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
Brother Bryan of Birmingham on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
Stay Here and Hold You on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
All up and Down the Mountainside on Wandering One by Richard Leigh
I Like People on Wandering One by Richard Leigh

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Discography

Title Artist Year Type
Ain't Gonna Worry My MindRichard Leigh1983Single
Don't Shoot At Me (I'm On Your Side)Richard Leigh1982Single
Right From The StartRichard Leigh1981Single
I've Come A Long WayRichard Leigh1980Single
Richard LeighRichard Leigh1980Album
Call Me ButterfingersRichard Leigh1978Single
To Tracy GershonCindy Kalmenson, Chris Stapleton, David Tolliver, Guy Clark, Richard LeighAlbum
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