About Bob Gallion
Lived 1924 – 1999 (aged 75). Bob Gallion was an American singer, songwriter and talent agent.
Bob Gallion (April 22, 1924, in Ashland, Kentucky – August 20, 1999) was an American country music singer. Between 1958 and 1973, he recorded for various country labels, charting nine times on the Hot Country Songs charts. His biggest hit was "Wall to Wall Love", which went to number 5 in 1962.
Biography Bob Gallion was born April 22, 1924, in Ashland, Kentucky. In the 1940s, he worked as a session guitar player before joining Stoney Cooper and Wilma Lee Cooper's band. Gallion recorded for MGM Records in the 1950s, releasing the singles "That's What I Tell My Heart" and "You Take the Table and I'll Take the Chairs". In September 1959, he joined the promotion staff at Acuff-Rose Music.
Moving to Hickory Records in 1960, he charted five more singles, including the top 10 hits "Loving You (Was Worth This Broken Heart" and "Wall to Wall Love". and charted one last time with the duet "Love by Appointment".
Singles Year Title Chart Positions US Country 1958"That's What I Tell My Heart"281959"You Take the Table and I'll Take the Chairs"181960"Loving You (Was Worth This Broken Heart)"71961"One Way Street"20"Sweethearts Again"201962"Wall to Wall Love"51963"Ain't Got Time for Nothin'"231968"Pick a Little Happy Song"711973"Love by Appointment" (with Pati Powell)99
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Who was Bob Gallion?
American singer
When was Bob Gallion born?
Bob Gallion was born on 22 April 1924 in Ashland.
When did Bob Gallion die?
Bob Gallion died on 20 August 1999 in Williamstown.
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Bob Gallion was a singer, songwriter and talent agent.
What nationality was Bob Gallion?
Bob Gallion was American.
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