Songs Written by Richard LeighTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Richard Leigh (born May 26, 1951 in Washington, D.C.) is an American country music songwriter and singer. He is best known for penning "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue", sung by Crystal Gayle. In 1978, he received a Grammy Award for "Best Country Song" for the popular song. It was nominated in both pop and country categories, and reached number one on both charts. == Early life == He was two and a half years old when his parents... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Richard Leigh first charted in 1976 with I'll Get Over You.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 14 Top‑10s, 6 of which went to number‑one.