Sunday, May 8, 2022

Country Music Legend 'Mickey Gilley' dies at age 86

URBAN COWBOY from PARAMOUNT PICTURES (1980). It starred John Travolta and Debra Winger. The production budget climbed to $10 million. It grabbed $53 million in movie theaters. 

The movie story takes place at Mickey Gilley's Hony Tonk bar, "Gilley's" in Pasadena, Texas. Mickey recorded "Stand By Me" (number #1) on the movie soundtrack which was a huge selling album. The film brought country music into the mainstream.

Mickey Gilley passes on who was 86.

The Music Stats:

  • Studio Albums                         ---> 27
  • Compilation Albums                 ---> 8
  • Country Singles                       ---> 41
  • Number #1 Country Singles     ---> 20  
Below. Mickey Gilley sings his hit songs "live" back in 1986. My favorite is "Talk to Me."


Click below and listen to movie soundtrack for "Urban Cowboy" 1980



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