Wayne Carson

Wayne Carson (born Wayne Carson Head; May 31, 1943 – July 20, 2015), sometimes credited as Wayne Carson Thompson, was an American country musician, songwriter, and record producer. He played percussion, piano, guitar, and bass. His most famous songs as a writer include "The Letter", "Neon Rainbow", "Soul Deep", and "Always on My Mind" (written with Mark James and Johnny Christopher).

Birth and Death Data: Born May 31, 1943 (Denver), Died July 20, 2015 (Nashville)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1963

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca NA 12531 6/14/1963 The traveler Wayne Carson vocalist  
Decca NA 12532 6/14/1963 It's you always, it's you Wayne Carson vocalist  
Decca NA 12533 6/14/1963 There's no in-between Wayne Carson vocalist  
Decca NA 12534 6/14/1963 Blue feeling Wayne Carson vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Carson, Wayne," accessed April 24, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/307427.

Carson, Wayne. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/307427.

"Carson, Wayne." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/307427

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