Larry Mercey (born December 12, 1939[1]) is a Canadian country music artist. best known as the lead singer of the 6-time Juno Winning Mercey Brothers band.[2]
Larry Mercey | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 12, 1939 |
| Origin | Hanover, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | MBS Rodeo |
| Website | Official website |
Early life
editMercey was born in Hanover, Ontario.[1]
Career
editMercey was a member of the band The Mercey Brothers, who performed and recorded country music for 30 years, beginning in about 1960, and were signed to the RCA label.[3] They were a regular act on the CKNX Barn Dance radio show and later on CKNX television.[4] Larry Mercey wrote several of the group's hit songs.
After the Mercey Brothers band broke up, Mercey began a solo career, living in Waterloo, Ontario and fronting the Larry Mercey Trio with George Lonsbury and Al Alderson.[5][6]
Mercey was nominated for Best Country Male Vocalist at the Juno Awards in 1991 and 1993.[2] His 1993 single "If I'm Only Good for One Thing" reached the Top 20 of the RPM Country Tracks chart.[7]
In 2011 Mercey co-wrote a song which was recorded by country singer Charlie Pride.[8]
Discography
editWith the Mercey Brothers
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Full Speed Ahead | MBS |
| 1994 | Let's Deal Again | Rodeo |
Singles
edit| Year | Single | CAN Country | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | "She Feels Like a New Man Tonight" | 32 | Full Speed Ahead |
| "Full Speed Ahead" | 42 | ||
| 1991 | "You're Still in These Crazy Arms of Mine" | 22 | |
| "True Blue" | 29 | ||
| 1992 | "Hold That Thought" | 50 | |
| "Keepin' Up with the Jones'" | 35 | Let's Deal Again | |
| 1993 | "I Might Be Down (But I Ain't Out Yet)" | 46 | |
| "If I'm Only Good for One Thing" | 17 | ||
| 1994 | "Wild West Show" | 66 |
References
edit- ^ a b "The Mercey Brothers". The Canadian Encyclopedia
- ^ a b Juno Awards Database
- ^ "Mercey Brothers popular". Medicine Hat News]. August 6, 1976, page 25.
- ^ "Hanover Honours Mercey Brothers". Blackburn News, By Kirk Scott, July 1, 2014
- ^ "Larry Mercey still loves a good show". Woolwich and Wellington Observer, Steve Kannon – November 3, 2011
- ^ "To put on a corn festival, you need two horses (11 photos)". Soo Today, August 20, 2006 by: Carol Martin
- ^ "RPM Country Tracks for April 11, 1994". RPM. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
- ^ " Local muscian [sic] pens Charley Pride song". Rome News, SUSAN KIRKLAND March 20, 2011
External links
edit- Official website
- Larry Mercey discography at Discogs