Ray Pillow
Ray Pillow (born July 4, 1937 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American country music singer who has also worked as a music publisher and A&R representative. In his career, he has charted eighteen times on the Billboard country singles charts, with his highest-peaking song being the No. 9 "I'll Take the Dog," a duet with Jean Shepard.[1] After charting for the last time in 1981, Pillow founded Sycamore Records with Larry McFadden,[1] and later worked in the A&R department of Capitol Records.
Pillow has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1966.[3][4]
Discography
Albums
| Year |
Single |
Chart Positions |
| US Country |
| 1965 |
Presenting Ray Pillow |
— |
| 1966 |
I'll Take the Dog (with Jean Shepard) |
11 |
| 1967 |
Even When It's Bad, It's Good |
— |
| 1969 |
Ray Pillow Sings |
— |
| People Music |
— |
| 1972 |
Slippin' Around with Ray Pillow |
— |
| 1975 |
Countryfied |
46 |
| 1984 |
One Too Many Memories |
— |
Singles
| Year |
Single |
Chart Positions |
| US Country[2] |
CAN Country |
| 1965 |
"Take Your Hands Off My Heart" |
49 |
— |
| "Thank You Ma'am" |
17 |
— |
| 1966 |
"Common Colds and Broken Hearts" |
32 |
— |
| "I'll Take the Dog" (with Jean Shepard) |
9 |
— |
| "Volkswagen" |
25 |
— |
| "Mr. Do It Yourself" (with Jean Shepard) |
25 |
— |
| 1967 |
"I Just Want to Be Alone" |
56 |
— |
| "Gone with the Wine" |
62 |
— |
| 1968 |
"Wonderful Day" |
51 |
— |
| 1969 |
"Reconsider Me" |
38 |
— |
| 1972 |
"Since Then" |
62 |
— |
| "She's Doing It to Me Again" |
66 |
— |
| 1974 |
"Countryfied" |
80 |
85 |
| "Livin' in the Sunshine of Your Love" |
77 |
— |
| 1975 |
"Roll On, Truckers" |
100 |
— |
| 1978 |
"Who's Gonna Tie My Shoes" |
97 |
— |
| 1979 |
"Super Lady" |
82 |
— |
| 1981 |
"One Too Many Memories" |
82 |
— |
References
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