Leslie Christopher Taylor (born December 27, 1948) is an American country music artist. Taylor has released two studio albums on Epic Records. His highest charting single, "I Gotta Mind to Go Crazy," peaked at No. 44 in 1991.
In 1979, Taylor became the contributing lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of country-pop band Exile. He performed with the group until 1989, when he left to pursue a solo career. After parting ways with Epic, Taylor reunited with Exile in 1995 and continues to perform with the band.
As a songwriter, Taylor has had his songs recorded by Travis Tritt and Shelby Lynne. He also co-wrote Janie Fricke's Number One single, "It Ain't Easy Bein' Easy."
Discography Albums Title Album details That Old Desire Release date: April 4, 1990 Label: Epic Records Blue Kentucky Wind Release date: April 23, 1991 Label: Epic Records
Singles Year Single Peak positions Album US Country 1989 "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Loved You" 46 That Old Desire 1990 "Knowin' You Were Leavin'" 58 1991 "I Gotta Mind to Go Crazy" 44 Blue Kentucky Wind
Guest singles Year Single Artist Peak chartpositions Album US Country CAN Country 1990 "Tomorrow's World" Various artists 74 — Single only 1991 "The Very First Lasting Love" Shelby Lynne 50 41 Soft Talk / Blue Kentucky Wind "—" denotes releases that did not chart
Music videos Year Video Director 1989 "Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Loved You" Deaton Flanigen 1990 "Tomorrow's World" (Various) Gustavo Garzon 1991 "The Very First Lasting Love" (with Shelby Lynne) Deaton Flanigen
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