Robert Allen Austin (May 4, 1933 – January 6, 2002) was an American country music singer-songwriter and 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. 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. 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 Old Love Never Dies (Capitol, 1968)
Singles Year Single US Country Album 1966 "Apartment No. 9" 21 Apartment No. 9 1967 "Cupid's Last Arrow" 59 1968 "This Song Is Just for You" 68 Old Love Never Dies 1970 "For Your Love" 65 Singles only 1972 "Knoxville Station" 39
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