| Randy Cornor | |
| Birth Date: | 28 July 1954 |
| Origin: | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Instrument: | Vocals, guitar |
| Genre: | Country |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, guitarist |
| Years Active: | 1967–1981 |
Randy Cornor (July 28, 1954 – March 24, 2022)[1] was an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is known primarily for his work in the field of country music.
Cornor was born and raised in Deer Park, Texas, a suburb of Houston. He began playing guitar professionally at the age of 13, first for Gene Watson, then later for Frenchie Burke. During his tour years with Watson, he mastered the pedal steel, banjo, fiddle and harmonica.[2] He next worked as a session musician, and soon got a recording contract of his own. His first ABC/Dot single, "Sometimes I Talk in My Sleep" from My First Album, reached Number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.[3] Two other singles from the album, Heart Don't Fail Me Now and Love Doesn't Live Here Anymore, also charted.[4] Both "Sometimes I Talk in My Sleep" and "I Guess You Never Loved Me Anyway" were written by Eddy Raven.
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country[5] | |||
| 1975 | "Sometimes I Talk in My Sleep" | 9 | My First Album |
| 1976 | "Heart Don't Fail Me Now" | 33 | |
| "I Guess You Never Loved Me Anyway" | 72 | ||
| 1977 | "Love Doesn't Live Here Anymore" | 86 | My First Album |
| 1978 | "Ring Telephone Ring (Damn Telephone)" | 95 | rowspan=2 |
| "Hurt as Big as Texas" | 100 |