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Leslie Christopher Taylor (born December 27, 1948, in Oneida, Kentucky, United States) 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.

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Les Taylor
Birth name	Leslie Christopher Taylor
Born	(1948-12-27) December 27, 1948 (age 73)[1] Oneida, Kentucky, United States[2]
Origin	Oneida, Kentucky, United States
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1980–present
Labels	Epic
Member of	Exile

In 1980, 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.[3]

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 chart positions		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"[4]	Deaton Flanigen
1990	"Tomorrow's World" (Various)	Gustavo Garzon
1991	"The Very First Lasting Love" (with Shelby Lynne)	Deaton Flanigen

References

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