Gene Watson’s Peers within the country music industry believe in the sheer talent of this unassuming man from east Texas, so much so that Gene is regarded by many of them as ‘the singer’s singer’ – and rightly so!
All of Gene Watson’s Peers, who were contacted during 2026, were most gracious with their time and words.
It is here, within this special part of The Gene Watson Fan Site, that you have an opportunity to read a quote from Ray Lynam, which he submitted to this site on Friday 1 May 2026.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to Ray Lynam who made a special contribution to this unique part of this online ‘celebration of a Lone Star Hero’.
Sean Brady would like to take this opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to James McGarrity at JMG Music Group, without whom this Gene Watson ‘Peer’s Quote’ from Ray Lynam would not have been possible.
Ray Lynam
This quote was submitted on Friday 1 May 2026.
‘With regard to Gene Watson, I am amazed by his fabulous voice.
I am also amazed by his fabulous selection of material which he has recorded down through the years.
By means of honouring Gene, I was delighted to have the opportunity, in 1988, to record ‘Speak Softly (You’re Talking To My Heart)’ (written by J.D. Mendenhall and Steve Spugin), which is one of the many fine songs Gene has added to his catalogue of material.
I also had the honour of touring with Gene Watson in Northern Ireland a number of years ago.
As a number of people have noted previously, I feel that Gene Watson is very much a ‘singer’s singer’.
I am so pleased to have this opportunity to speak about Gene Watson, one of country music’s greatest living legends’
Thank you, Ray Lynam, for your support of Gene Watson.
About Ray Lynam…
Ray Lynam was born on Thursday 29 November 1951 in Moate, County Westmeath, in the Republic of Ireland.
Ray Lynam is hugely well-regarded, and many experienced critics are of the view that Ray Lynam is the finest, and purest, real country music singer ever to emerge out of Ireland.
While still at school, Ray Lynam played saxophone with a local group, The Merrymen.
Ray Lynam was so greatly influenced by the recordings of George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013) and Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006) that, during the course of his early country music career, he carefully reproduced their vocal styles in his own singing.
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In 1969, Ray Lynam became front man for The Hillbillies, a band led by lead guitarist, Kevin Sheeran, which also included Billy Condon; both gentlemen later became members of Daniel O’Donnell’s band.
In 1970, a recording of ‘Busted’, which was written by Harlan Howard (Thursday 8 September 1927 – Sunday 3 March 2002), attracted attention on the Irish Singles Chart, while the follow-up singles, ‘Sweet Rosie Jones’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006), and ‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton), firmly established Ray Lynam on the Irish country music scene as a result of their chart success.
In 1971, Ray Lynam saw the release of his debut album, ‘Meet Ray Lynam’ (Release Records, 1971), which included the following tracks:
‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘The Selfishness In Man’, which was written by Leon Payne (Friday 15 June 1917 – Thursday 11 September 1969) / this track reached No.14 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972
‘Corrine, Corrina’, which was written by Armenter Chatmon (30 June 1893 – Monday 21 September 1964), Mitchell Parish (10 July 1900 – Wednesday 31 March 1993) and Jay Mayo ‘Ink’ Williams (25 September 1894 – Wednesday 2 January 1980)
‘Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down’, which was written by Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 – Wednesday 6 April 2016)
‘Where Does The Good Times Go’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006)
‘Let It Rain Or Let It Shine’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022)
‘Will You Visit Me On Sunday?’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022)
‘Girl On Sugar Pie Lane’, which was written by Tommy Collins (Sunday 28 September 1930 – Tuesday 14 March 2000)
‘Swinging Doors’, which was written by Merle Haggard (Tuesday 6 April 1937 – Wednesday 6 April 2016)
‘Sweet Thang’, which was written by Nat Stuckey (Sunday 17 December 1933 – Wednesday 24 August 1988) / this track was also recorded by Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent, who included it on ‘Your Money & My Good Looks‘ (Upper Management Music, 2011)
‘Black Texas Dirt’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006)
‘Rosie Bokay’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022) and Sanger D. ‘Whitey’ Shafer (Wednesday 24 October 1934 – Saturday 12 January 2019)
In April 1971, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies proved a hit at the 3rd International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London, which led to further concert appearances in England.
It was also in 1971 when Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies saw the release of ‘Hillbilly Country’ (Release Records, 1971), which included the following tracks:
‘Sweet Rosie Jones’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006) / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘San Quentin’ / this track featured Michael Lube
‘The Maiden’s Prayer’ / this track featured Billy Condon (fiddle)
‘Gonna Let The Good Times Roll’ / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Two Different Worlds’ / this track featured Kevin Sheerin
‘The Bride’s Bouquet’ / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Heartaches By The Number’, which was written by Harlan Howard (Thursday 8 September 1927 – Sunday 3 March 2002) / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Send A Picture of Mother’ / this track featured Michael Lube
‘Diggy Liggy Lo’ / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Mocking Bird Hill’ / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Rag Time Annie’ / this track featured Billy Condon (fiddle)
‘Tall Dark Stranger’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006) / this track featured Ray Lynam
In April 1972, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies appeared at the 4th International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London, England.
In the early 1970s, Ray Lynam began to work with fellow Irish country music artist, Philomena Begley.
In 1973, Ray Lynam & Philomena Begley saw the release of ‘The Two of Us’ (Release Records, 1973), which included the following tracks:
‘We Go Together’, which was written by Sammy Lyons, Danny Walls and Norro Wilson (Monday 4 April 1938 – Thursday 8 June 2017)
‘Never Grow Cold’, which was written by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013) and Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998)
‘Just Someone I Used To Know’, which was written by ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement (Sunday 5 April 1931 – Thursday 8 August 2013)
‘Silver Sandals’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘You’re The One I Can’t Live Without’ (written by Frances Rhodes and James Perry Pulliam)
‘Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man’ (written by Dolly Parton and Dorothy Jo Hope)
‘We’re Locking Up Each Souvenir’
‘All These Little Things’
‘Seeing Eye To Eye’
‘We Believe In Each Other’, which was written by Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016)
‘Jeannie’s Afraid of The Dark’ (written by Dolly Parton)
In 1973, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies saw the release of ‘You’re Looking At Country’ (Release Records, 1973), which included the following tracks:
‘You’re Looking At Country’, which was written by Loretta Lynn (Thursday 14 April 1932 – Tuesday 4 October 2022) / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Lie To Me’, which was written by Harold Dorman (Thursday 23 December 1926 – Saturday 8 October 1988) / this track featured Kevin Sheerin
‘Buckersfield Brakedown’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006)/ this track featured Billy Condon
‘Family Bible’ (written by Willie Nelson) / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Souvenirs’, which was written by Tom T. Hall (Monday 25 May 1936 – Friday 20 August 2021) / this track featured Michael Lube
‘Fools Castle’, which was written by Tommy Collins (Sunday 28 September 1930 – Tuesday 14 March 2000) / this track featured Kevin Sheerin
‘Book of Memories’, which was written by Tommy Collins (Sunday 28 September 1930 – Tuesday 14 March 2000) / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Cause I Love You’, which was written by Johnny Cash (Friday 26 February 1932 – Friday 12 September 2003) / this track featured Michael Lube and Kevin Sheerin
‘Oklahoma Hills’, which was written by Woodrow ‘Woody’ Wilson Guthrie (Sunday 14 July 1912 – Tuesday 3 October 1967) / this track featured Kevin Sheerin
‘Once Upon A Time’ (copyright control) / this track featured Michael Lube
‘I Heard The Bluebirds Sing’, which was written by Charles Hollis ‘Hod’ Pharis (Tuesday 3 September 1929 – Monday 12 February 2001) / this track featured Ray Lynam
‘Faded Love’, which was written by Bob Wills (Monday 6 March 1905 – Tuesday 13 May 1975), John Wills and Billy Jack Wills / this track featured Billy Condon
In April 1973, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies appeared at the 5th International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London, England.
On Saturday 13 April 1974, Ray Lynam & Philomena Begley appeared at the 6th International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London, England, and they proved to be very popular; they were also voted ‘Top European Duo’ by the British Country Music Association.
In 1974, Ray Lynam visited Nashville and recorded ‘Someone Special’ (Country Records, 1974), his first Nashville album, which was produced by Tommy Hill and Des Dolan, and included the following tracks:
‘Second Handed Flowers’, which was written by Tom T. Hall (Monday 25 May 1936 – Friday 20 August 2021) / this track reached No.2 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1974
‘Some Kind of A Woman’, which was written by Jimmy Peppers (who passed away on Monday 18 February 2019) and Tommy Cash (Friday 5 April 1940 – Friday 13 September 2024)
‘Borrowed Angel’, which was written by Mel Street (Saturday 21 October 1933 – Saturday 21 October 1978) / this track reached No.8 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1973
‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘This Old Heart of Mine Won’t Let Go’ (written by Jimmie Helms)
‘Gotta Swim The Mississippi Or Die’
‘Papa’s Wagon’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘One More Day With You’
‘There Ought To Be A Law’ (written by Betty Jo Gibson)
‘Someone Special’
‘Crazy Arms’, which was written by Ralph E. Mooney (Sunday 16 September 1928 – Sunday 20 March 2011) and Charles Seals
Personnel involved in the recording of Ray Lynam’s first Nashville-recorded album, ‘Someone Special’ (Release Records, 1974), included the following:
Jerry Shook, Dale Sellers, Ray Edenton (Wednesday 3 November 1926 – Wednesday 21 September 2022), Tommy Hill Jr., Tommy Hailey, Tyran Corbett, Billy Humble, Billie Linneman, Bobby Moore and Dave Kirby (Sunday 10 July 1938 – Saturday 17 April 2004) (guitar)
Willie Rainsford, Tommy Keels and Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins (Tuesday 18 January 1938 – Sunday 30 January 2022) (piano)
Lloyd Green, Jim Baker and Weldon Myrick (Monday 10 April 1939 – Monday 2 June 2014) (steel guitar)
Tommy Jackson (Wednesday 31 March 1926 – Sunday 9 December 1979) (fiddle)
Dominic Joseph (D.J.) Fontana (Sunday 15 March 1931 – Wednesday 13 June 2018) (drums)
Bobby Thompson (Monday 5 July 1937 – Wednesday 18 May 2005) (banjo)
The Nashville Sound (background vocals)
In 1975, Ray Lynam & Philomena Begley saw the release of ‘The Best of Ray & Phil’ (Country Records, 1975), which included the following tracks:
‘You’re The One I Can’t Live Without’ (written by Frances Rhodes and James Perry Pulliam)
‘Papa’s Wagon’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘You Never Were Mine’ (written by Jay Lee Webb)
‘I Can’t Believe That You Stopped Loving Me’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022) and Arthur Leo ‘Doodle’ Owens (Friday 28 November 1930 – Monday 4 October 1999)
‘My Elusive Dreams’, which was written by Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) and Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015)
‘You & Me, Her & Him’, which was written by Porter Wagoner (Friday 12 August 1927 – Sunday 28 October 2007)
‘What’s Your Mama’s Name’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022) and Earl ‘Peanutt’ Montgomery
‘Jeannie’s Afraid of The Dark’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘Truck Drivin’ Woman’ (written by Wilson and Pike)
On Saturday 29 March 1975, Ray Lynam & Philomena Begley appeared at the 7th International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London, England.
In April 1977, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies appeared at the 9th International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London, England.
In 1977, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies saw the release of ‘Country Favourites, Old & New’ (Release Records, 1977), which included the following tracks:
‘Together Again’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006)
‘Ruby’
‘Crying Time’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006)
‘Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On’, which was written by Hank Locklin (Friday 15 February 1918 – Sunday 8 March 2009)
‘Rhinestone Cowboy’ (written by Laurence D. ‘Larry’ Weiss)
‘Wedding Bells’, which was written by Claude Boone (18 February 1916 – Friday 23 February 2007)
‘Golden Ring’ (written by Bobby Braddock and Rafe Van Hoy)
‘This Song Is Just For You’, which was written by Cecil R. ‘Butterball’ Harris and Perk Williams (Friday 19 November 1926 – Monday 3 January 1994) / this track was also recorded by Gene Watson, who included it on ‘Gene Watson‘ (Wide World Records, 1969 / Stoneway Records, 1973)
‘The Race Is On’ (written by Don Rollins)
‘Almost Persuaded’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007)
‘Wolverton Mountain’, which was written by Merle Kilgore (Thursday 9 August 1934 – Sunday 6 February 2005) and Claude King (Monday 5 February 1923 – Thursday 7 March 2013)
‘Behind Closed Doors’, which was written by Kenny O’Dell (born Kenneth Gist Jr.) (Wednesday 21 June 1944 – Monday 27 March 2018)
On Monday 27 March 1978, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies appeared at the 10th International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London, England.
In December 1978, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘Brand New Mister Me’ (Harp Records, 1978), which included the following tracks:
‘The Door Is Always Open’ (written by Dickey Lee and Bob McDill) / this track reached No.9 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1975
‘Why Me, Lord’, which was written by Kris Kristofferson (Monday 22 June 1936 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
‘Papa’s Wagon’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘The Selfishness In Man’, which was written by Leon Payne (Friday 15 June 1917 – Thursday 11 September 1969) / this track reached No.14 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972
‘Some Kind of A Woman’, which was written by Jimmy Peppers (who passed away on Monday 18 February 2019) and Tommy Cash (Friday 5 April 1940 – Friday 13 September 2024)
‘Together Again’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006)
‘Golden Ring’ (written by Bobby Braddock and Rafe Van Hoy)
‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘I’ve Loved You All Over The World’ (written by Willie Nelson) / this track reached No.11 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1975
‘Second Handed Flowers’, which was written by Tom T. Hall (Monday 25 May 1936 – Friday 20 August 2021) / this track reached No.2 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1974
‘Borrowed Angel’, which was written by Mel Street (Saturday 21 October 1933 – Saturday 21 October 1978) / this track reached No.8 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1973
‘Brand New Mister Me’, which was written by Ronal Elmer McCown (Sunday 28 May 1944 – Sunday 4 February 1996) / this track reached No.6 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972
In 1979, Ray Lynam & Philomena Begley saw the release of ‘We Love To Sing’ (Release Records / Pickwick Records, 1979), which included the following tracks:
‘You & Me, Her & Him’, which was written by Porter Wagoner (Friday 12 August 1927 – Sunday 28 October 2007)
‘All These Little Things’
‘We’ve Run Out of Tomorrows’
‘We Go Together’
‘Seeing Eye To Eye’
‘My Elusive Dreams’, which was written by Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) and Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015)
‘That’s When My Baby Sings His Song’
‘Mr. & Mrs. Used To Be’
‘Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘Anything’s Better Than Nothing’
‘We Love To Sing About Jesus’, which was written by Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998) and Earl ‘Peanutt’ Montgomery
‘Silver Sandals’ (written by Dolly Parton)
In 1979, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (Harp Records, 1979), which included the following tracks:
‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton)
‘Will You Visit Me On Sunday?’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022)
‘Rosie Bokay’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022) and Sanger D. ‘Whitey’ Shafer (Wednesday 24 October 1934 – Saturday 12 January 2019)
‘Green Grass’ (written by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway)
‘You Win Again’, which was written by Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953)
‘Family Bible’ (written by Willie Nelson)
‘Papa’s Wagon’, which was written by Carmol Taylor (Saturday 5 September 1931 – Friday 5 December 1986)
‘I Heard The Bluebirds Sing’, which was written by Charles Hollis ‘Hod’ Pharis (Tuesday 3 September 1929 – Monday 12 February 2001)
‘Sweet Thang’, which was written by Nat Stuckey (Sunday 17 December 1933 – Wednesday 24 August 1988) / this track was also recorded by Gene Watson & Rhonda Vincent, who included it on ‘Your Money & My Good Looks‘ (Upper Management Music, 2011)
‘The Selfishness In Man’, which was written by Leon Payne (Friday 15 June 1917 – Thursday 11 September 1969) / this track reached No.14 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972
‘Borrowed Angel’, which was written by Mel Street (Saturday 21 October 1933 – Saturday 21 October 1978) / this track reached No.8 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1973
‘Where Does The Good Times Go’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006)
In April 1979, Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies appeared at the 11th International Festival of Country Music at Wembley in London.
In the early 1980s, Ray Lynam returned to Nashville and recorded ‘Music Man’ (Release Records, 1980); it was at this time that Ray Lynam also enjoyed a United States single release with ‘There Ought To Be A Law’.
Ray Lynam & The Hillbillies’ ‘Music Man’ (Release Records, 1980) included the following tracks:
‘Sweet Music Man’, which was written by Kenny Rogers (Sunday 21 August 1938 – Friday 20 March 2020)
‘Same Love’
‘Leaving On Your Mind’, which was written by Wayne Paul Walker (Sunday 13 December 1925 – Tuesday 2 January 1979) and Webb Pierce (Monday 8 August 1921 – Sunday 24 February 1991)
‘My Cup Runneth Over’, which was written by Harvey Lester Schmidt (Thursday 12 September 1929 – Wednesday 28 February 2018)
‘I’ve Loved You All Over The World’ (written by Glenn Johnson)
‘The Pied Piper’ (written by Steve Duboff and Artie Kornfeld)
‘Another Town’, which was written by Tom T. Hall (Monday 25 May 1936 – Friday 20 August 2021)
‘Rachel Rainbow’
‘Keep It Country’ (written by J. Hughes and D. Smyth)
‘Searching’
‘Lyin’ Eyes’, which was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey (Saturday 6 November 1948 – Tuesday 19 January 2016)
In 1980, Ray Lynam appeared at the Marlboro International Festival of Country Music at Wembley Arena in London, England.
In 1982, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982), which included the following tracks:
‘What A Lie’ (written by Skinner and Wallace)
‘I Don’t Want To See Another Town’ (written by Kevin Sheerin)
‘Midnight Flight’
‘Smile If It Kills Ya’
‘Girls, Women & Ladies’, which was written by Ed Bruce (Friday 29 December 1939 – Friday 8 January 2021), Patsy Ann Bruce (née Smithson) (Friday 8 March 1940 – Sunday 16 May 2021) and Ron Peterson
‘When I Had A Home To Go To’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007)
‘Shower The People You Love With Love’ (written by James Taylor)
‘Song For A Winters Night’, which was written by Gordon Lightfoot (Thursday 17 November 1938 – Sunday 1 May 2023)
‘(Home Away From Home) I’ll Find It Where I Can’ (written by Michael Clark and Zack Van Arsdale)
Jerry Lee Lewis (Sunday 29 September 1935 – Friday 28 October 2022) recorded ‘(Home Away From Home) I’ll Find It Where I Can’ (written by Michael Clark and Zack Van Arsdale) and included the track on ‘Jerry Lee Lewis Keeps Rockin’ (MCA Records, 1978); the track, which reached No.10 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1978, was also included on Jerry Lee Lewis‘ ‘The Jerry Lee Lewis Anthology: All Killer, No Filler!’ (Rhino Records, 1993), a box set, which included forty-two songs from the mid-1950s to the 1980s, including twenty-seven charting hits.
Waylon Jennings (Tuesday 15 June 1937 – Wednesday 13 February 2002) recorded ‘(Home Away From Home) I’ll Find It Where I Can’ (written by Michael Clark and Zack Van Arsdale) and included the track on ‘Waylon Jennings & Company’ (RCA Victor Records, 1983); the track featured guest vocals from James Garner (Saturday 7 April 1928 – Saturday 19 July 2014).
Gene Watson recorded ‘(Home Away From Home) I’ll Find It Where I Can’ (written by Michael Clark and Zack Van Arsdale) and included the track on ‘Real.Country.Music‘ (Fourteen Carat Music, 2016).
‘You Win Again’, which was written by Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953)
‘The Gambler’, which was written by Don Schlitz (Friday 29 August 1952 – Thursday 16 April 2026)
‘Rainy Days & Stormy Nights’, which was written by Charlie Craig (Friday 30 September 1938 – Friday 1 July 2011)
In 1984, Ray Lynam appeared at the Silk Cut International Festival of Country Music at Wembley Arena in London, England.
In 1985, Ray Lynam appeared at the Silk Cut International Festival of Country Music at Wembley Arena in London, England.
In 1985, Ray Lynam & Philomena Begley saw the release of ‘Simply Divine’ (Ritz Records, 1985), which was produced by John Ryan, and included the following tracks:
‘You Don’t Know Love’ (written by Donald Alan ‘Don’ King and Beckie Foster) / the original version of this track was recorded by Janie Fricke, who included it on ‘It Ain’t Easy’ (Columbia Records, 1982); Janie Fricke‘s version of the track, which reached No.4 on the Billboard country music singles chart in Spring 1983, was a duet with Bill Warren
‘Simply Divine’, which was written by Darrell Edwards and George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013)
‘Together Alone’ (written by Bobby Braddock)
‘Near You’, which was written by Francis Craig (10 September 1900 – Saturday 19 November 1966) and Kermit Goell (28 January 1915 – Thursday 4 December 1997)
‘Don’t Cross Over An Old Love’
‘Making Plans’, which was written by Johnny Russell (Tuesday 23 January 1940 – Tuesday 3 July 2001) and Voni Morrison
‘Sweetest of All’, which was written by Shel Silverstein (Thursday 25 September 1930 – Monday 10 May 1999)
‘I’ll Never Need Another You’ (written by Ronnie Rogers)
‘She Sang The Melody’ (written by Kevin Sheerin and Ray Lynam)
‘Long As We’re Dreaming’ (written by Earl ‘Peanutt’ Montgomery)
‘Hold On’, which was written by George Jones (Saturday 12 September 1931 – Friday 26 April 2013) and Earl ‘Peanutt’ Montgomery
‘Fire of Two Old Flames’, which was written by Troy Seals (Wednesday 16 November 1938 – Tuesday 1 April 2025) and Max D. Barnes (Friday 24 July 1936 – Sunday 11 January 2004)
On Monday 5 August 1985, The Pogues saw the release of ‘Rum, Sodomy & The Lash’ (England & Europe: Stiff Records, 1985 / United States & Canada: MCA Records, 1985); one of the included tracks was ‘Those Brown Eyes’, which was written by Shane McGowan (Wednesday 25 December 1957 – Thursday 30 November 2023), which referenced Philomena Begley and Ray Lynam.
In 1986, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘Mona Lisa’ (Ritz Records, 1986), which was produced by Ray Lynam and John Ryan, and included the following tracks:
‘Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile’ (written by J.C. – John Collins – Cunningham) / the original version of this track was recorded by J.C. – John Collins – Cunningham, who included it on ‘J.C. Cunningham’ (Viva Records, 1984)
‘The Road To Dundee’ (traditional arrangement by Ray Lynam, John Ryan and Kevin Sheerin)
‘Too Late’ (written by Paul Cleary) / this track was a duet with Paul Cleary
‘From Now On’ (written by Kevin Sheerin)
‘Wintertime’ (written by Billy Brown)
‘The Devil Inside’, which was written by Larry Bastian (Thursday 22 October 1936 – Sunday 6 April 2025) / the original version of this track was recorded, for i.e. Records, by Wyley McPherson (1939 – 2012), who was better known as Paul Richey, a singer / songwriter / manager, and the brother of George Richey (Saturday 30 November 1935 – Saturday 31 July 2010), who was married to Tammy Wynette (Tuesday 5 May 1942 – Monday 6 April 1998)
‘To Be Lovers’, which was written by Carson Whitsett (Tuesday 1 May 1945 – Tuesday 8 May 2007) and Buzz Arledge
‘You Put The Blue In Me’ (written by R. Carnes, J. Carnes and C. Hardy)
‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’, which was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) / this track reached No.17 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1983
Bluegrass Medley
‘Rocky Top’
‘Maggie’
‘The Turkey In The Straw’
‘I Heard The Bluebird Sing’ (written by H. Pharis) / this track was a duet with Kevin Sheerin
‘Nancy Myles’ (written by Kevin Sheerin) / this track featured lead vocals from Kevin Sheerin
Personnel involved in the recording of Ray Lynam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ (Ritz Records, 1986) included the following:
Ray Lynam (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion)
Kevin Sheerin (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, steel guitar, Dobro, accordion)
John Ryan (piano, synthesizers)
Billy Burgoyne (drums)
John Lynam (who passed away on Tuesday 21 August 2007), Owen O’Neill and Ollie Reynolds (bass)
Billy Brown (string arrangements)
Philip Donnelly (Friday 31 December 1948 – Thursday 28 November 2019) (guest guitar on ‘To Be Lovers’)
David Rose (additional synthesizers on ‘To Be Lovers’)
Billy Brown, Ray Lynam and Kevin Sheerin (harmony vocals)
In 1988, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988), which was produced by Ray Lynam and John Ryan, and included the following tracks:
‘Back In Love By Monday’, which was written by Glenn W. Martin (Thursday 30 June 1932 – Sunday 12 May 2019) and Sonny Throckmorton
‘Hold Her In Your Hand’, which was written by Maurice Gibb, CBE (Thursday 22 December 1949 – Sunday 12 January 2003) and Barry Gibb
‘The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder’, which was written by Hugh Prestwood (Thursday 2 April 1942 – Sunday 22 September 2024)
‘Speak Softly (You’re Talking To My Heart)’ (written by Jessie D. Mendenhall and Steve Spurgin) / the original version of this track was recorded by Gene Watson, who included it on ‘Old Loves Never Die‘ (MCA Records, 1981); Gene Watson‘s version of the track reached No.9 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1982, and No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1982
‘A Bed For The Night’ (written by Charlie McGettigan)
‘Victim of Life’s Circumstances’ (written by Delbert McClinton)
‘Fewer Threads Than These’ (written by Bucky Jones, Kevin Welch and Gary Nicholson)
‘Rose In Paradise’, which was written by Stewart Harris (Tuesday 12 August 1958 – Sunday 30 April 2023) and Jim McBride (Monday 28 April 1947 – Wednesday 7 January 2026) / the original version of this track was recorded by Waylon Jennings (Tuesday 15 June 1937 – Wednesday 13 February 2002), who included it on ‘Hangin’ Tough’ (MCA Records, 1987); Waylon Jennings‘ version of the track was No.1 on the Billboard country music singles chart for one week in 1987, and No.1 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1987
‘I’ll Never Get Over You’ (written by Charlie McGettigan)
‘Maybe This Time’ (written by Skip Ewing)
‘Beautiful Woman’ (written by John Farry)
‘Time’ (written by Charlie McGettigan)
Personnel involved in the recording of Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988) included the following:
Ray Lynam (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, drum programme)
Kevin Sheerin (acoustic guitar, steel guitar, electric guitar,Dobro, drum programme)
Des Moore and Johnny Scott (acoustic guitar)
Eoghain O’Neill (bass guitar)
Philip Donnelly (Friday 31 December 1948 – Thursday 28 November 2019) and Adrian Legg (electric guitar)
John Ryan (piano, keyboards)
Billy Condon (fiddle)
Danny Sheerin and Janette Sheerin (harmony vocals)
In 1990, Ray Lynam saw the release, on K-Tel Ireland, of a 4-track extended play (EP) 45rpm vinyl single, which included the following tracks:
‘Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart’, which was written by Hugh Prestwood (Thursday 2 April 1942 – Sunday 22 September 2024)
‘Where Did I Go Wrong’ (written by Steve Wariner)
‘Better Man’ (written by Clint Black and Hayden Nicholas)
‘You Are Part of Me’ (written by Eddie Lynch)
In 1991, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘The Very Best of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1991), which included the following tracks:
‘Back In Love By Monday’, which was written by Glenn W. Martin (Thursday 30 June 1932 – Sunday 12 May 2019) and Sonny Throckmorton
‘What A Lie’ (written by Skinner and Wallace)
‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’, which was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) / this track reached No.17 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1983
‘You Put The Blue In Me’ (written by R. Carnes, J. Carnes and C. Hardy)
‘You Win Again’, which was written by Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953)
‘The Gambler’, which was written by Don Schlitz (Friday 29 August 1952 – Thursday 16 April 2026)
‘The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder’, which was written by Hugh Prestwood (Thursday 2 April 1942 – Sunday 22 September 2024)
‘Beautiful Woman’ (written by John Farry)
‘To Be Lovers’, which was written by Carson Whitsett (Tuesday 1 May 1945 – Tuesday 8 May 2007) and Buzz Arledge
‘Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile’ (written by J.C. – John Collins – Cunningham)
‘Girls, Women & Ladies’, which was written by Ed Bruce (Friday 29 December 1939 – Friday 8 January 2021), Patsy Ann Bruce (née Smithson) (Friday 8 March 1940 – Sunday 16 May 2021) and Ron Peterson
‘Hold Her In Your Hand’, which was written by Maurice Gibb, CBE (Thursday 22 December 1949 – Sunday 12 January 2003) and Barry Gibb
‘Speak Softly (You’re Talking To My Heart)’ (written by Jessie D. Mendenhall and Steve Spurgin) / the original version of this track was recorded by Gene Watson, who included it on ‘Old Loves Never Die‘ (MCA Records, 1981); Gene Watson‘s version of the track reached No.9 on the Billboard country music singles chart in 1982, and No.4 on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks Chart in 1982
‘I’ll Never Get Over You’ (written by Charlie McGettigan)
‘Rainy Days & Stormy Nights’, which was written by Charlie Craig (Friday 30 September 1938 – Friday 1 July 2011)
‘I Don’t Want To See Another Town’ (written by Kevin Sheerin)
In 2015, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘The Essential Ray Lynam’ (Rosette Records, 2015), a 2-CD set, which included 32 of Ray Lynam’s finest recordings:
Disc 1
‘Back In Love By Monday’, which was written by Glenn W. Martin (Thursday 30 June 1932 – Sunday 12 May 2019) and Sonny Throckmorton / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘What A Lie’ (written by Skinner and Wallace) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’, which was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) / this track reached No.17 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1983
‘You Win Again’, which was written by Hank Williams (Monday 17 September 1923 – Thursday 1 January 1953)
‘Shower The People You Love With Love’ (written by James Taylor) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘To Be Lovers’, which was written by Carson Whitsett (Tuesday 1 May 1945 – Tuesday 8 May 2007) and Buzz Arledge / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ (Ritz Records, 1986)
‘Hold Her In Your Hand’, which was written by Maurice Gibb, CBE (Thursday 22 December 1949 – Sunday 12 January 2003) and Barry Gibb / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘I’ll Never Get Over You’ (written by Charlie McGettigan) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘Midnight Flight’ / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘Maybe This Time’ (written by Skip Ewing) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘Victim of Life’s Circumstances’ (written by Delbert McClinton) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘Loves Have Been Woven From Fewer Threads Than These’ (written by Bucky Jones, Kevin Welch and Gary Nicholson) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘Rose In Paradise’, which was written by Stewart Harris (Tuesday 12 August 1958 – Sunday 30 April 2023) and Jim McBride (Monday 28 April 1947 – Wednesday 7 January 2026) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘When I Had A Home To Go To’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Glenn Sutton (Tuesday 28 September 1937 – Tuesday 17 April 2007) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘I’ve Loved You All Over The World’ (written by Glenn Johnson) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Music Man’ (Release Records, 1980)
‘Sweet Music Man’, which was written by Kenny Rogers (Sunday 21 August 1938 – Friday 20 March 2020) / this track reached No.15 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1978
Disc 2
‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton) / this track was released as a single on the Irish Singles Chart in 1971
‘Girls, Women & Ladies’, which was written by Ed Bruce (Friday 29 December 1939 – Friday 8 January 2021), Patsy Ann Bruce (née Smithson) (Friday 8 March 1940 – Sunday 16 May 2021) and Ron Peterson / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile’ (written by J.C. – John Collins – Cunningham) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ (Ritz Records, 1986)
‘The Gambler’, which was written by Don Schlitz (Friday 29 August 1952 – Thursday 16 April 2026) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘Beautiful Woman’ (written by John Farry) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘You Put The Blue In Me’ / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ (Ritz Records, 1986)
‘Rainy Days & Stormy Nights’, which was written by Charlie Craig (Friday 30 September 1938 – Friday 1 July 2011) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘The Moon Is Still Over Her Shoulder’, which was written by Hugh Prestwood (Thursday 2 April 1942 – Sunday 22 September 2024) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘Speak Softly (You’re Talking To My Heart)’ (written by Jessie D. Mendenhall and Steve Spurgin) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘Smile If It Kills Ya’ / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
‘A Bed For The Night’ (written by Charlie McGettigan) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘From Now On’ / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ (Ritz Records, 1986)
‘Wintertime’ (written by Billy Brown) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Mona Lisa’ (Ritz Records, 1986)
‘(Home Away From Home) I’ll Find It Where I Can’ (written by Michael Clark and Zack Van Arsdale) / this track was released as a single on the Irish Singles Chart in 1981
‘Time’ (written by Charlie McGettigan) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Back In Love By Monday’ (Ritz Records, 1988)
‘I Don’t Want To See Another Town’ (written by Kevin Sheerin) / this track was originally included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Shades of Ray Lynam’ (Ritz Records, 1982)
On Friday 18 November 2016, Ray Lynam saw the release of ‘Then & Now’ (Rosette Records, 2016), which included the following tracks, all of which were re-recorded:
‘The Door Is Always Open’ (written by Dickey Lee and Bob McDill) / the original version of this track, which reached No.9 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1975, was included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Brand New Mister Me’ (Harp Records, 1978)
‘Second Hand Flowers’, which was written by Tom T. Hall (Monday 25 May 1936 – Friday 20 August 2021) / the original version of this track, which reached No.2 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1974, was included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Brand New Mister Me’ (Harp Records, 1978)
‘The Cost of Living’ (written by Don Henley and Stan Lynch)
‘The Selfishness In Man’, which was written by Leon Payne (Friday 15 June 1917 – Thursday 11 September 1969) / the original version of this track, which reached No.14 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972, was included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Meet Ray Lynam’ (Release Records, 1971)
‘People Are Crazy’ (written by Bobby Braddock and Troy Jones)
‘Busted’, which was written by Harlan Howard (Thursday 8 September 1927 – Sunday 3 March 2002) / the original version of this track was Ray Lynam’s debut single on the Irish Singles Chart in 1970
‘Fools Castle’, which was written by Tommy Collins (Sunday 28 September 1930 – Tuesday 14 March 2000) / this track featured lead vocals from Kevin Sheerin / the original version of this track, which also featured vocals from Kevin Sheerin, was included on ‘You’re Looking At Country’ (Release Records, 1973)
‘Back On The Road Again’
‘Borrowed Angel’, which was written by Mel Street (Saturday 21 October 1933 – Saturday 21 October 1978) / the original version of this track, which reached No.8 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1973, was included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Someone Special’ (Country Records, 1974)
‘Mocking Bird Hill’ / this track featured lead vocals from Kevin Sheerin
‘Saginaw Michigan’ (written by Bill Anderson and Don Wayne) / this track featured lead vocals from Michael Lube
‘Lorraine’ (written by Jimmy MacCarthy) / the original version of this track was recorded by Jimmy MacCarthy, who included it on ‘The Dreamer’ (Sony Music Ireland, 1994)
‘Brand New Mister Me’, which was written by Ronal Elmer McCown (Sunday 28 May 1944 – Sunday 4 February 1996) / the original version of this track reached No.6 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972
‘Wolverton Mountain’, which was written by Merle Kilgore (Thursday 9 August 1934 – Sunday 6 February 2005) and Claude King (Monday 5 February 1923 – Thursday 7 March 2013) / the original version of this track, which was released as a single on the Irish Singles Chart in 1977, was included on Ray Lynam’s ‘Country Favourites, Old & New’ (Release Records, 1977)
Today, Ray Lynam remains active on the country music circuit in Ireland, and is a popular figure on the Irish and United Kingdom country music scene.
Ray Lynam
Singles Discography
June 1970
Release Records
‘Busted’, which was written by Harlan Howard (Thursday 8 September 1927 – Sunday 3 March 2002) / ‘Heartaches By The Number’, which was written by Harlan Howard (Thursday 8 September 1927 – Sunday 3 March 2002)
August 1970
Release Records
‘Sweet Rosie Jones’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006) / ‘The Bride’s Bouquet’
February 1971
Release Records
‘Gypsy, Joe & Me’ (written by Dolly Parton) / ‘Sugar Pine Lane’
August 1971
Release Records
‘Will You Visit Me On Sunday?, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022) / ‘Holy Bible’
November 1971
Release Records
‘Santa Looks A Lot Like Daddy’, which was written by Buck Owens (Monday 12 August 1929 – Saturday 25 March 2006) / ‘Your Angel Steps Out of Heaven’
April 1972
Release Records
‘The Selfishness In Man’, which was written by Leon Payne (Friday 15 June 1917 – Thursday 11 September 1969) / this track reached No.14 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972 / ‘Diggy Liggy Lo’
June 1972
Release Records
‘Brand New Mister Me’, which was written by Ronal Elmer McCown (Sunday 28 May 1944 – Sunday 4 February 1996) / this track reached No.6 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1972 / ‘Barbara Joy’
January 1973
Release Records
‘I Can’t Believe That You’ve Stopped Loving Me’, which was written by Dallas Frazier (Friday 27 October 1939 – Friday 14 January 2022) and Arthur Leo ‘Doodle’ Owens (Friday 28 November 1930 – Monday 4 October 1999) / this track reached No.12 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1973 / ‘You’re Looking At Country’
May 1973
Release Records
‘You’re The One I Can’t Live Without’ / this track, which was a duet with Philomena Begley, reached No.5 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1973 / ‘Loving You Could Never Be Better’ (this track featured lead vocals from Ray Lynam) / ‘How Can I Face Tomorrow’ / this track featured lead vocals from Philomena Begley
August 1973
Release Records
‘Borrowed Angel’, which was written by Mel Street (Saturday 21 October 1933 – Saturday 21 October 1978) / this track reached No.8 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1973 / ‘I Know’ / ‘Life Can Be Beautiful’
January 1974
Release Records
‘Second Hand Flowers’, which was written by Tom T. Hall (Monday 25 May 1936 – Friday 20 August 2021) / this track reached No.2 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1974) / ‘Gotta Swim The Mississippi Or Die’
July 1974
Release Records
‘My Elusive Dreams’, which was written by Billy Sherrill (Thursday 5 November 1936 – Tuesday 4 August 2015) and Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) / this track, which was a duet with Philomena Begley, reached No.3 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1974
January 1975
Release Records
‘The Door Is Always Open’ (written by Dickey Lee and Bob McDill) / this track reached No.9 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1975) / ‘Loving An Angel’
September 1975
Release Records
‘I’ve Loved You All Over The World’ (written by Willie Nelson) / this track reached No.11 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1975 / ‘Freida’
January 1976
Release Records
‘You’re The One I Sing My Love Songs To’, which was written by Wayland D. Holyfield (Sunday 15 March 1942 – Monday 6 May 2024) (this track reached No.5 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1976) / ‘But You Know I Love You’
1977
Release Records
‘Golden Ring’ (written by Bobby Braddock and Rafe Van Hoy) / ‘Peace of Mind’
1977
Release Records
‘Wolverton Mountain’, which was written by Merle Kilgore (Thursday 9 August 1934 – Sunday 6 February 2005) and Claude King (Monday 5 February 1923 – Thursday 7 March 2013) / ‘Coming Down With Love’
May 1978
Release Records
‘Sweet Music Man’, which was written by Kenny Rogers (Sunday 21 August 1938 – Friday 20 March 2020) / this track reached No.15 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1978 / ‘Same Love’
April 1979
Release Records
‘I Don’t Want To See Another Town’ (written by Kevin Sheerin) / this track reached No.13 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1979 / (‘I’ve Been) Searching For You’
June 1980
Release Records
‘Shower The People You Love With Love’ (written by James Taylor) / ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, which was written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey (Saturday 6 November 1948 – Tuesday 19 January 2016)
1980
Release Records
‘Girls, Women & Ladies’, which was written by Ed Bruce (Friday 29 December 1939 – Friday 8 January 2021), Patsy Ann Bruce (née Smithson) (Friday 8 March 1940 – Sunday 16 May 2021) and Ron Peterson / ‘Rainy Days & Stormy Nights’, which was written by Charlie Craig (Friday 30 September 1938 – Friday 1 July 2011)
1981
Release Records
‘(Home Away From Home) I’ll Find It Where I Can’ (written by Michael Clark and Zack Van Arsdale) / ‘The Gambler’, which was written by Don Schlitz (Friday 29 August 1952 – Thursday 16 April 2026)
March 1982
Ritz Records
‘What A Lie’ / this track reached No.18 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1982
December 1983
Ritz Records
‘He Stopped Loving Her Today’, which was written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman (Thursday 20 November 1930 – Sunday 30 October 2016) / this track reached No.17 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1983
1984
Ritz Records
‘If We’re Not Back In Love By Monday’, which was written by Sonny Throckmorton and Glenn W. Martin (Thursday 30 June 1932 – Sunday 12 May 2019)
February 1985
Ritz Records
‘Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile’ (written by Johnny Cunningham) / this track reached No.10 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1985 / ‘Wintertime’
May 1985
Ritz Records
‘She Sang The Melody’ / this track, which was a duet with Philomena Begley, reached No.21 on the Irish Singles Chart in 1985
1985
Ritz Records
‘Fire of Two Old Flames’ / ‘Never Need Another You’ / this track was a duet with Philomena Begley
1986
Ritz Records
‘Too Late’ (written by Paul Cleary) / this track, which was produced by John Ryan for Ritz Records, featured guest vocals from Paul Cleary / ‘Wintertime’ (written by Billy Brown)
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