Bobby Austin (May 5, 1933 in Wenatchee, Washington – January 6, 2002 in Camas, Washington) was an American country musician.

Austin moved to Los Angeles in 1955, where he played bass in Wynn Stewart's band. He also worked as a session musician, for Buck Owens and Tommy Collins, among others, before being signed by Capitol Records as a solo artist in 1962.[1] His "Apartment No. 9", written with Johnny Paycheck, was a hit for Tammy Wynette, in addition to reaching No. 21 on the U.S. country charts with his own version.[2] He also co-wrote "Try a Little Kindness" which became a hit for Glen Campbell.

Discography

• Apartment No. 9 (Capitol Records, 1967) U.S. Country No. 11[2]
• Old Love Never Dies (Capitol, 1968)

Singles

References

External links

• Bobby Austin discography at Discogs

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