Larry Willoughby
Larry Willoughby (1947 – January 14, 2021)[1] was an American country music singer-songwriter and the vice president of A&R at Capitol Records.[2]
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Born | 02/25/1950 Sherman, Texas, U.S. |
Died | January 14, 2021 73–74) | (aged
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1983–2021 |
Labels | Atlantic America |
Biography
Willoughby's debut album, Building Bridges, was released in 1984 by Atlantic America. Three singles were released from the album, including the title track, which was Willoughby's only single to reach the Top 60 of the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.[3] It was covered in 2006 by Brooks & Dunn, whose version peaked at No. 4.[4] Another single from the album, "Heart on the Line (Operator, Operator)," was covered by Eddy Raven as "Operator, Operator" and reached the country Top 10 in 1985. Willoughby's songs have also been recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys, Waylon Jennings and his cousin Rodney Crowell, who produced Willoughby's album.[2][5]
He died of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[6]
Discography
Albums
Year | Album | US Country | Label |
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1984 | Building Bridges | 47 | Atlantic America |
Singles
Year | Single | US Country | Album |
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1983 | "Heart on the Line (Operator, Operator)" | 65 | Building Bridges |
1984 | "Building Bridges" | 55 | |
"Angel Eyes" | 82 |
Books
- Texas Rhythm, Texas Rhyme: A Pictorial History of Texas Music
- Texas, Our Texas
References
- "Larry Willoughby, A&R Executive Who Signed Luke Bryan, Dies of COVID-19". Taste of Country. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- "Rodney Crowell: Ditchin' the "Country" Connotation". Vintageguitar.com.
- "Crow, Gill to Harmonize With Brooks & Dunn". Cmt.com. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- "Brooks & Dunn Are "Building Bridges" with Sheryl Crow & Vince Gill for Next CD". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2009.
- Songs Composed By Larry Willoughby, AllMusic
- Larry Willoughby, A&R Executive Who Signed Luke Bryan, Dies of COVID-19