Bobby Austin (musician)

For the American sociologist, lecturer, and writer, see Bobby William Austin.

Robert Allen Austin (May 4, 1933 – January 6, 2002) was an American country music singer-songwriter and musician.

Bobby Austin
Birth name	Robert Allen Austin
Born	(1933-05-04)May 4, 1933 Wenatchee, Washington, U.S.
Died	January 6, 2002(2002-01-06) (aged 68) Camas, Washington, U.S.
Genres	Country
Occupation	Musician
Years active	1955–2002
Labels	Capitol Records

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

Year	Single	US Country [2]	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