J.R. Bailey

Born: 17 Jun 1937. Died: 6 Sep 1985, aged 48.

Singer/songwriter James Bailey started out as a member of [a=The Cadillacs] from 1956 to 1972 but also had a number of R&B hits in his own name up until 1975.

However he is best known as a prolific songwriter, having published over 300 songs, with mainstream soul artists such as [a=Main Ingredient] and [a=Isaac Hayes], as well as cult soul artists like [a=Eramus Hall], all having songs written for them.