It set the template for many of his hits: a sound blending country and pop that showcased his smooth vocals, deft ivory tinkling, and lyrics (penned by others) of love losses and regrets, (“I Overlooked an Orchid,” “She’s Pulling Me Back Again,” “That’s All That Matters,” “A Headache Tomorrow (Or a Heartache Tonight).” 1 hit with “Room Full of Roses” (whose actual lyrics are not romantic at all). In 1974, Mickey Gilley scored his first No. In 1971, he became business partners with local club owner Sherwood Cryer, morphing his club Shelly’s into Gilley’s as a showcase for the performer which – along with a country music TV show on Channel 39 in Houston – boosted his profile.Įpic Records 1980 album cover On a parallel trajectory, his two cousins who also played piano had found success in their fields: Jerry Lee Lewis in music and the Rev. He eventually settled in Pasadena, and spent a decade playing the Nesadel Club. He cut his first record in 1957 (“Ooh Wee Baby”) and rambled around the South. As a teenager in the early 1950s, he moved here from Louisiana to work construction, dabbling in some playing and singing. Gilley’s storied career in music actually began in Houston.
It’s been a wild ride, it’s been fun, and I’ve had a great time! I’m going to continue to play until my health fails! I just still enjoy performing, and I still enjoy meeting people.” “I’m doing pretty good to be as old as I am and still out there on the music circuit. And he’s a good looking guy!” Gilley laughs. But I can’t complain! He’s one of the best. 1 country music hits – the titles of most which he rattles off with ease). But there are two double digits that he brings up several times each during our interview: 83 (his age) and 17 (his Billboard No. Mickey Gilley is probably not into numerology.
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