Larry Mercey | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 12, 1939 |
| Origin | Hanover, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | MBS Rodeo |
| Website | Official website |
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]
Mercey was born in Hanover, Ontario. [1]
Mercey 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]
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Full Speed Ahead | MBS |
| 1994 | Let's Deal Again | Rodeo |
| 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 |
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