Charlie Black
Induction Year: 1991
Birth Name: Charlie Black
Birth Date: November 23, 1949
Place of Birth: Cheverly, MD
Biography
"Like many writers, when I first came to Nashville I thought I wanted to be a singer. Then someone said 'You know, you can make a living by songwriting alone.' My wife and I thought that sounded like a good idea. Turns out songwriting is the best job around! You just can't beat hearing your words and music on the radio, or going #1 or staying #1 (Shadows...was #1 5 weeks) or writing the first top ten for a new act like Blackhawk (Goodbye Says It All). But being elected to the Hall of Fame by my peers--that was THE thrill--and for doing what I love--writing songs."
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Discography / Career Highlights
Career Milestones:
1970 - moved from Cheverly, MD to Nashville, TN
1971 - first cut, "Girl You Came and Eased My Mind" recorded by Tommy Overstreet at Clements Studio on January 13
1971 - first #1, "I Don't Know You (Anymore) recorded by Tommy Overstreet
1977 - signed with Chappell Music
Awards:
1979 - SESAC\Country Music Writer of the Year
1983 - ASCAP\Country Music Writer of the Year
1984 - ASCAP\Country Music Writer of the Year
1981 - SESAC\Country Single of the Year\"Do You Love As Good As You Look" (co-writer)
1980 - SESAC\Most Recorded Country Single\"Love Is a Cold Wind" (co-writer)
1980 - SESAC\Best Album Cut\"Let's Get Married Again" (co-writer)
1980 - NSAI\"I Know a Heartache When I See One"
1980 - NSAI\"Shadows in the Moonlight"
1984 - Music City News\"A Little Good News"
1990 - NSAI\"You Lie"
Catalog Highlights:
"I Don't Know You (Anymore)" - Co-writer: Ricci Mareno - Artists: Tommy Overstreet (1971)
"Shadows in the Moonlight" - Co-writer:Rory Bourke - Artists: Anne Murray (1979)
"Love Is a Cold Wind" - Co-writer: Rory Bourke - Artists: Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, B.J. Thomas, Bobby Bare, Andy Williams
"Blessed Are the Believers" - Co-writer: Rory Bourke - Artists: Anne Murray (1983)
"A Little Good News" - Co-writer: Rory Bourke, Tommy Rocco - Artists: Anne Murray (1983)
"Slow Burn" - Co-writer: Tommy Rocco - Artists: T.G. Sheppard (1984)
"100% Chance of Rain" - Co-writer: Austin Roberts - Artists: Gary Morris (1985)
"Honor Bound" - Co-writer: Tommy Rocco, Austin Roberts - Artists: Earl Thomas Conley (1986)
"Do You Love As Good As You Look" - Co-writer: Jerry Gillespie, Rory Bourke - Artists: Bellamy Brothers (1980)
"Strong Heart" - Co-writer: Tommy Rocco, Austin Roberts - Artists: T.G. Sheppard (1985)
"You Lie" - Co-writer: Bobby Fischer, Austin Roberts - Artists: Reba McEntire (1990)
"Come Next Monday" - Co-writer: K.T. Oslin, Rory Bourke - Artists: K.T. Oslin (1990)
"Another Sleepless Night" - Co-writer : Rory Bourke - Artists: Anne Murray (1982)
"Lucky Me" - Co-writer: Rory Bourke - Artists: Anne Murray (1980)
"I Know a Heartache When I See One" - Artists: Jennifer Warnes (1979)
"Sounds Like Love" - Artists: Johnny Lee (1983)
"Be There For Me Baby" - Artists: Johnny Lee (1982)
"Lonely But Only For You" - Artists: Sissy Spacek (1983)
"It's Who You Love" - Artists: Kiernan Kane (1982)
Comments:
Received 26 BMI performance awards
