Martin Delray

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Martin Delray
Birth nameMichael Ray Martin [1]
Also known asMike Martin
Born (1949-09-29) September 29, 1949 (age 71) [2]
Origin Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S.
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, rhythm guitar
Years active1985 1992
LabelsCompleat
Atlantic

Michael Ray Martin (born September 29, 1949, in Texarkana, Arkansas) is an American country music artist, known professionally as Martin Delray. He worked as a songwriter in the 1980s, with his writing credits including "Old Fashioned Love" by The Kendalls. [3] Delray's first single release was "Temptation" in 1985 on the Compleat label, credited to Mike Martin. [1]

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He recorded two albums on the Atlantic Records label: 1991's Get Rhythm and 1992's What Kind of Man. In addition, he charted five singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. Delray's highest-charting single was a cover version of Johnny Cash's "Get Rhythm," which Delray took to #27 on the country charts. [1] Cash sang guest vocals on Delray's version and was featured in its music video. [2]

He also sang the National Anthem at WCW Fall Brawl 1994.

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak positions
US Country
Get Rhythm57
What Kind of Man
  • Release date: November 10, 1992
  • Label: Atlantic Records
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart
positions
Album
US Country CAN Country
1985"Temptation" (as Mike Martin)76Single only
1991"Get Rhythm"2718Get Rhythm
"Lillie's White Lies"58
1992"Who, What, Where, When, Why, How"5170
"What Kind of Man"6172What Kind of Man
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
1991"Get Rhythm"
"Lillie's White Lies"
1992"Who, What, Where, When, Why, How"

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 122. ISBN   0-89820-177-2.
  2. 1 2 Vinopal, David. "Martin Delray biography". Allmusic . Retrieved November 24, 2007.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. Thomas, Ronnie (May 4, 2006). "A minute with Martin Delray". The Decatur Daily. Retrieved March 26, 2010.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)