- David Rogers (singer)
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David Rogers Born March 27, 1936 Origin Atlanta, Georgia, USA Died August 10, 1993 (aged 57) Genres Country Occupations Singer Instruments Vocals, guitar[1] Years active 1967–1993 Labels Columbia, Atlantic, United Artists, Republic, Kari, Music Master, Mr. Music, Hal Kat Associated acts Buddy Emmons David Rogers (born March 27, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia; died August 10, 1993) was an American country music artist. Between 1968 and 1984, Rogers charted thirty-seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, reaching Top Ten with the hits "Need You" and "Loving You Has Changed My Life," both at #9. In the same timespan, he recorded several studio albums on the Columbia, Atlantic and United Artists labels.
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Biography
David Rogers was born March 27, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] He began playing guitar at age eleven, and by age twenty, had been offered a chance to join Roger Miller's band, but declined as he had been drafted.[2][3] After leaving the services, Rogers performed at the Egyptian Ballroom for several years, and was eventually discovered by representatives of Columbia Records, who signed him in 1967.[2] Although his first release, "Forbidden Fruit," did not make the charts, he made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry that year. He first charted in 1968 with "I'd Be Your Fool Again," which spent five weeks on the Billboard country singles charts and peaked at #69.[1] By 1970, he released his debut album, A World Called You. She Don't Make Me Cry followed in 1971, producing his first Top 20 hit in its title track, while 1972's Need You brought him to #9 with its title track.[1]
In 1973, Rogers moved to Atlantic Records, recording Just Thank Me and Hey There Girl. The latter accounted for his only other Top Ten in "Loving You Has Changed My Life," also at #9.[1] 1975's Whole Lotta Livin' in a House was issued on the United Artists label, producing only a #60 in its title track. Later on, he recorded Lovingly for Republic Records, as well as several more non-album singles. Rogers continued to tour the United States and United Kingdom, in addition to charting on the Music Master, Mr. Music and Hal Kat labels.[3] Rogers died on August 10, 1993.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak positions US Country 1970 A World Called You - Release date: 1970
- Label: Columbia Records
— 1971 She Don't Make Me Cry - Release date: 1971
- Label: Columbia Records
— 1972 Need You - Release date: 1972
- Label: Columbia Records
43 1973 Just Thank Me - Release date: 1973
- Label: Atlantic Records
36 Farewell to the Ryman - Release date: 1973
- Label: Atlantic Records
28 1974 Hey There Girl - Release date: 1974
- Label: Atlantic Records
31 1975 Whole Lotta Livin' in a House - Release date: 1975
- Label: United Artists Records
— 1978 Lovingly - Release date: 1978
- Label: Republic Records
— Singles
Year Single Peak chart
positions[1]Album US Country CAN Country 1967 "Forbidden Fruit" — — A World Called You 1968 "I'd Be Your Fool Again" 69 — "I'm in Love with My Wife" 38 — "You Touched My Heart" 37 — 1969 "Dearly Beloved" 59 — single only "A World Called You" 23 — A World Called You 1970 "So Much in Love with You" 46 — "I Wake Up in Heaven" 26 — She Don't Make Me Cry 1971 "She Don't Make Me Cry" 19 9 "Ruby, You're Warm" 21 16 single only 1972 "Need You" 9 9 Need You "Goodbye" 38 — "All Heaven Breaks Loose" 35 — single only 1973 "Just Thank Me" 17 18 Just Thank Me "It'll Be Her" 22 16 1974 "Loving You Has Changed My Life" 9 21 Hey There Girl "Hey There Girl" 21 42 "I Just Can't Help Believin'" 59 — 1975 "It Takes a Whole Lot of Livin' in a House" 60 — Whole Lotta Livin' in a House 1976 "Whispers and Grins" 66 — singles only "Mahogany Bridge" 84 — 1977 "I'm Gonna Love You Right Out of This World" 21 38 "The Lady and the Baby" 76 — "I Love What My Woman Does to Me" 49 33 "Do You Hear My Heart Beat" 47 — Lovingly "You and Me Alone" 24 — 1978 "I'll Be There (When You Get Lonely)" 22 — "Let's Try to Remember" 32 — "When a Woman Cries" 31 — singles only 1979 "Darlin'" 18 36 "You Are My Rainbow" 36 — "You're Amazing" 39 — 1981 "Houston Blue" 88 — 1982 "Crown Prince of the Barroom" 92 — 1983 "Hold Me" 67 — "You've Still Got Me" 71 — "The Devil Is a Woman" 87 — 1984 "I'm a Country Song" 72 — References
- ^ a b c d e Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc.. pp. 359. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
- ^ a b c d Sandra Brennan. "David Rogers biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p22031/biography. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ a b Paul W. Dennis (2008-08-05). "Forgotten Artists: David Rogers". The 9513. http://www.the9513.com/forgotten-artists-david-rogers/. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
Categories:- 1936 births
- 1993 deaths
- American country singers
- American male singers
- Atlantic Records artists
- Columbia Records artists
- Musicians from Atlanta, Georgia
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