Songs Written by J.R. BaileyTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

James Ralph Bailey (June 17, 1937 – September 6, 1985) was an American R&B singer and songwriter. A member of The Cadillacs from 1956 to 1972, he also recorded as a solo artist. He worked as a background vocalist for singers such as Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Melvin Van Peebles and Jimmy Castor. == Biography == Bailey was born on June 17, 1937, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a member of doo-wop groups The Halos, The Cadillacs, and... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, J.R. Bailey first charted in 1966 with I Swear by Stars Above.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.