Don Lee (August 25, 1941 – December 8, 1995) was an American country singer, song writer, producer and guitarist who recorded in the 1960s and 1970s. He had a hit on the country charts with "16 Lovin' Ounces to the Pound". He also wrote a couple more songs that became hits. One became a hit for Jerry Naylor.

Background In addition to his country music background, he was a guitarist who also had a rock background. He recorded material in the 1960s that was released on two albums.Praguefrank's Country Discography - Don Lee Years later his album Keepin' It Country was released. There is speculation that he also had a connection to The Champs of "Tequila fame as well as being a member of Don Rich's group The Buckaroos.

Career 1960s to 1970s Between 1967 and 1969, Lee had two albums released on the Custom and Crown labels. They were Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife and True Grit (And Other Pop Country Favorites).Praguefrank's Country Discography - Don Lee He also released an album during the 1960s, I Love You So Much It Hurts And Other Country And Western Favorites under the pseudonym of Terry Lee.Discogs - Terry Lee (25), Discography

In October, 1974, Lee was appearing at the Country Western Jubilee festival which was held outside Los Angeles at Devonshire Downs between the 11th and 13th.Billboard, October 12, 1974 - Page 40 Country, 3000 Miles Apart, Major Country Fests Set Two months later in December, a song he co-wrote with Robert L. Duncan, "Is This All There Is To A Honky Tonk"Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third SeriesVolume 28, Part 5, Number 2, Section 2MusicCurrent and Renewal RegistrationsJuly–December 1974 - Page 3992 and recorded by Jerry Naylor was released on a single. Backed with "You're The One" it was released on Melodyland 6003.Billboard, December 26, 1974 - Page 46 Billboards's Top Single Picks, Country, recommendedGlobal Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Melodyland/Hitsville Records The song spent ten weeks on the Country charts, peaking at #31 on March 29, 1975.Billboard - HOT COUNTRY SONGS, The week of March 29, 1975 In 1976, a song he co-wrote with Lloyd Goodson, "Jesus is the Same in California" was released on United Artists UA-XW891-Y. It became a hit for Goodson. Spending six weeks in the charts, it peaked at #80 on November 12, 1976.45Cat - Lloyd Goodson - Discography, USAJoel Whitburn's Top Country Singles, 1944-1988, Joel Whitburn - LLOYD GOODSON

1980s In 1981, his own single "I'm In Love With A Memory" bw "Cowley County" was released on Crescent 101. It was co-written with George R. White.45Cat - Don Lee (Crescent) - DiscographyCopyright Encyclopedia - I'm in love with a memory By July 1982, his song "16 Lovin' Ounces To The Pound" was released. It was produced by Lee himself and co-written with B. Duncan, B. R. Jones and J. R. Halper.Billboard Magazine, July 31, 1982 - Page 51 Billboards's Top Single Picks, Country, recommended It stayed on the charts for three weeks peaking at #86 on September 18, 1982.Billboard - Don Lee, Chart History, 16 Lovin' Ounces To The Pound

Death Lee died on December 8, 1995, at age 54.Find A Grave - Donald Lee Tunison

Compositions Composition Artist Release Catalogue Year Notes # "Is This All There Is To A Honky Tonk" Jerry Naylor "Is This All there is to a Honky Tonk" / "You're The One" Melodyland 6003 1974 Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third SeriesVolume 28, Part 5, Number 2, Section 2MusicCurrent and Renewal RegistrationsJuly–December 1974 - Page 3992Billboard, December 26, 1974 - Page 46 Billboards's Top Single Picks, Country, recommendedGlobal Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Melodyland/Hitsville Records "Dallas Champagne""The Man That Fronts The Bandstand" Bobby Wyld "Dallas Champagne" /"The Man That Fronts The Bandstand" Wytra WY 1002 1975 45Cat - Bobby Wyld (country) - DiscographyLibrary of Congress. Copyright Office.. Catalog of Copyright Entries 1975 Music Jan-June 3D Ser Vol 29 Pt 5Sec 2 (Volume Catalog of Copyright Entries 3D Ser Vol 29 Pt 5 Sec 2) online - (page 92 of 360), JUN. 1975, EU516728. "The Beartrap""I'm Gonna Miss Me (In Your Arms Tonight" Tex Williams "The Beartrap" / "I'm Gonna Miss Me (In Your Arms Tonight)" Denim 1005 1975 45cAT - Tex Williams - Discography, USA Page 2Cash Box, November 27, 1976 - Page 27 CountrySinglesReviews ~ AlbumReviews "The More She Thinks About Him" C. L. Goodson "18 Yellow Roses" / "The More She Thinks About Him" Island IS 1030-A / B 1975 45Cat - C. L. Goodson - Discography, Canada * "Jesus is the Same in California" Lloyd Goodson "Jesus Is The Same In California" / "Wearin' Out The Patches On My Knees" United Artists UA-XW891-Y 1976 45Cat - Lloyd Goodson - Discography, USAJoel Whitburn's Top Country Singles, 1944-1988, Joel Whitburn - LLOYD GOODSONCash Box, November 27, 1976 - Page 27 CountrySinglesReviews ~ AlbumReviews "I'm in Love with a Memory" "Cowley County" Don Lee "I'm in Love with a Memory" / "Cowley County" Crescent Records 101 1981 "16 Lovin' Ounces to the Pound" "All I Ever Wanted Was You (Here Lovin' Me)" Don Lee "16 Lovin' Ounces to the Pound"/ "All I Ever Wanted Was You (Here Lovin' Me)" Crescent Records 103 1982 45Cat - Crescent (Beverly Hills, California) - Label Discography, USA

Discography

+ Singles Act Release Catalogue Year Notes # Don Lee "I Found a Way" / "Time Will Stand Still" ARCO Records 6607 196? Don Lee "The Heaven We Shared" / "West Memphis Arkansas" Newhall Records N 7105 197? Discogs - Don Lee Don Lee "I'm In Love With A Memory" / "Cowley County" Crescent Records 101 1981 Don Lee "16 Lovin' Ounces to the Pound" / "All I Ever Wanted Was You (Here Lovin' Me)" Crescent Records 103 1982 45Cat - Crescent (Beverly Hills, California) - Label Discography, USA Don LeeBilly Lee Riley "I Found a Way" / "St. James Infirmary" FTM LTD DJ AVA 2014 2014 Re-releaseB. side is Billy Lee Riley

+ Albums Act Release Catalogue Year Notes # Terry Lee I Love You So Much It Hurts And Other Country And Western Favorites Crown CST 558 196? Discogs - Terry Lee (25), Discography Don Lee Dreams Of The Everyday Housewife Custom CS 1126 1967 Don Lee True Grit (And Other Pop Country Favorites) Crown Records CST 593 1969 Praguefrank's Country Discography - Don Lee Don Lee Keepin' It Country Album Concepts 4023 Discogs - Don Lee, Discography

References

External links Music VF.com, Songs written by Don Lee Library of Congress. Copyright Office.. Catalog of Copyright Entries 1975 Music Jan-June 3D Ser Vol 29 Pt 5Sec 2 (Volume Catalog of Copyright Entries 3D Ser Vol 29 Pt 5 Sec 2) online Don Lee compositions