Ed Bruce
William Edwin " Ed" Bruce, Jr. ( born December 29, 1939 in Keiser (Arkansas ) ) is an American country music singer and songwriter.
Life
Bruce grew up in Memphis (Tennessee ), where he joined in 1957 at the age of 17 years on the sound engineer Jack Clement of Sun Records, who introduced him to the owner Sam Phillips. That same year, Bruce took his first at Sun Rockabilly - Single Rock Boppin 'Baby, which was not very successful. In 1962 he wrote Save Your Kisses for the pop singer Tommy Roe.
In 1964 Bruce to Nashville and became a member of the " Marijohn Wilkins Singers". During this time he was successful as a singer of jingles. In 1965 he wrote: See the Big Man Cry for country singer Charlie Louvin. 1966 Bruce joined the record label, RCA, where he released the single Walker 's Woods, reached the number 57 of the singles chart. Bruce then moved a few times the record company and brought out a little successful songs.
Achievements
In 1973 he signed a recording contract with United Artists and reached Mamas Do not Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys 1975, the top 20; 1978, the song in the version of Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson became a hit, which reached both No. 1 on the country charts, was also placed in the pop charts and the duo earned a Grammy.
After Bruce was employed 1977-1978 at Epic Records, he joined the early 1980s to MCA, where he has experienced his greatest success. In 1980, he took along with Willie Nelson on the song The Last Cowboys song; then he released Everything's a Waltz and Girl, Women and ladies who all reached the Top 20 on the country charts. In 1981, he played the second lead role opposite James Garner in the 18- part TV series Bret Maverick. Bruce was also lead singer of the theme song of this series Maverick Did Not Come Here To Lose.
In 1981 Bruce his only number - one hit as a singer, You're the Best Break This Old Heart Ever Had. The value written by Wayland Holyfield and Randy Hotch and produced by Tommy West title reached on 6 March 1982 No. 1 on the country charts and a week was able to keep on top. In the following years he had other successes, such as Ever, Never Lovin 'You, After All, Turn Me On ( Like a Radio ) and Nights. Bruce also wrote hits for country artists like Tex Ritter, Tanya Tucker and Crystal Gayle.
Presence
After his album Night Things he sat as a musician largely to rest, came more frequently than an actor in films and television series such as Walker, Texas Ranger and Maverick on. Published in 2004, Bruce an album with gospel songs, the beginning of 2007 was followed by another gospel album.