I'd Like To Write Myself a Song by Bob Dilley

After his discharge from the U.S. Navy, Bob headed straight for Nashville. During the next ten years, Bob performed in many of the local hot spots of Nashville and toured many parts of the country. He also made demo tapes for major recording studios, worked three years as a BMI writer for the Cedarwood Publishing Company and has fourteen songs in their catalog. From Nashville, Bob moved to Texas where he now resides with his lovely wife Carmen, and their two children, a son Robert and a daughter Kathy. Bob and his family now live in a small country town about sixty miles east of Dallas.

This tall, lean, good-looking gentleman, known to many as "Texas Bob" has been performing somewhere live on stage for most of his adult life. He has shared the stage with many of the "Greats" of country music. Opening for Mo Bandie, playing with Merle Haggard, Dale Reeves, Stonewall Jackson, and Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys just to name a few. Bob has performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and made appearances in such places as the fames Palamino Club in California and in the Marriot Hotels across the country. A few years ago, Bob spent six months touring Switzerland and playing for audiences throughout the country. You can often find him performing in his own local Dallas and Fort Worth area, for this is a man who loves to share his talent and music with others.

While in high school Bob also studied acting. This led him to a short stay in Hollywood where he continued his acting studies in a number of acting schools. He spent two years at the Allied Stunt School, studying to be a stuntman for motion pictures. Falling off running horses and the like. This training led Bob to appearances in television shows and in some major motion pictures. A few of his credits include the television series "Dallas," "The New Jessie Owens Story," "Timebomb," and in "J.F.K." Bob was one of the stuntmen in the film and also played the character "Blackie."

In 1992, Bob set about the task of writing ten songs for a new album. The release of "I'd Like to Write Myself A Song", on the Latigo Record Label, is the result of the effort. This album has already brought him further recognition, as a writer and recording artist, from the United States, Canada and Australia. But, it is in Europe that the light seems to shine the brightest for him as the people there say they want to hear more from this man, with the soft, easy-going voice. Bob, would like to return to Europe for a tour and do some concerts among his new friends. Perhaps, this goal will come to pass in the not too distant future.

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While touring overseas, Bob has attained many reviews of this album. Below are just a few;

"Congratulations on a fine, solid release from a very talented artist. Bob must be the best kept secret in country music."

Gareth Davis - Manchester, England

"How can this artist be so great and not record for a major" Fantastic themes, great lyrics and a solid country performance. A winner with us!"

Rafel Corbi - Cost Brava, Spain

"This is a great album, Bob, and I wish you every success."

"Cousin Joe" Vincent - Waterford, Ireland

"This guy has a voice that would melt an iceberg. Excellent songs and beautifully arranged. I look forward to hearing more from this artist."

Joy Adams - Huntly, New Zealand

"Million thanks for such a great CD. This is going to be among my favorites. Title song is supper."

Lars Lindberg - Mors, Sweden

"This record is one of the best I have heard in a really long time. Really looking forward to the next album."

Bjorne Christensen - Hjarring, Denmark

"What great songs, warm good voice, real traditional country, audience response is great."

Pete Lenloy - Wien, Austria

"GIVE US MORE COUNTRY MUSIC FROM BOB DILLEY. He's a natural talent, and a real star. This CD is just GREAT!"

Luc Bouckbuyt - Meulebeke, Belgium

"When Bob Dilley Sings, country music comes alive. International stardom is within Bob's reach."

Harry Fenton - Basildon, England

"Good, pure country music, well written and very well sung and played. Our listeners love it. It is GREAT!"

Kari Sundt - Stjardal, Norway

"This CD is GREAT. The music is FANTASTIC! SOLID COUNTRY, WELL DONE!!"

Ted Clark - Swalman, The Netherlands

"Bob I'm glad to present such a good singer as you to my radio audience. You have a nice warm voice and the songs are what I call real country."

Erik Lyth - Grena, Denmark

"Bob has a fantastic voice and a wonderful country feeling. A great surprise to hear such good country music."

Heiko Aehle - Bretlebem, Germany

"Good solid country release. Nice variation of tempos. Good voice and good songs too. Nicely produced."

Roy Rhodes - Aberdeen, Scotland

"I don't know why he's not up there with all the BIG BOYS, he certainly should be."

Barry Skinner - Invercargill, New Zealand

"I will use all of the contents of this album, it's just the kind of Down To Earth TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC that I like to air."

Chuck Wilson - Co. Kildare, Ireland

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