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Country Music Singer Songwriter

Welcome aboard the website of modern day Australian classic country singer Ralph Parker. Ralph is an ordinary guy with an extraordinary vocal ability. Ralph had his foundation in country music from the late 50's listening to vinyl records his mum had of some of the early and legendary country artists of that era such as Jimmy Rogers, Hank Locklin, Hank Snow, Slim Dusty and others. It was when Ralph was in his teenage years in the mid 60's that he was really exposed to the Bakersfield sounds of Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. Their music was contagious, heart rending and above all real life situations all rolled up into the lyrics to make the music a must listen to. Times were hard, life was tough in those years, Ralph remembers how his Dad Stanley worked hard to feed a family of five children while mum Letty was the ideal mother and housewife who was responsible for making ends meet and if you happen to be from that era you will agree yep times were hard then but you'll also agree that those really were the good times.

Ralph's professional career began in the early 70's when he became involved in a band in the French state of Pondicherry in India. While Ralph was one of the front men for the band, "The Purple Haze" his forte was country music. In addition he also played the guitar, sax, clarinet and harmonica in the band. The band members spent a good ten years together and grew to be very popular. It was during this time that he wrote the hit song "Angels don't stay" which was recently published in his Nashville cut album, "A High Price for low livin". Ralph has also penned other country songs titled,"An Old Valentine" and "Thinkin 'Bout The Good Times" which have also found their way on his album mentioned above.If there was anyone who could sing on par with a Yank it is Ralph,you have got to hear him in real life, he has the ability to tear at your heart strings, no kidding. In fact while you are here click on the CD's button at the bottom of this page and listen to his tracks. Do not be forced to buy Ralph's music if you don't want to, you're visiting, so stay and enjoy the music if that's what you are here for. Click on the "Bookings" button grab his email address and drop him a line if you feel like doing that too,because he is human too and would surely appreciate the interaction. If you are lucky enough, you may even walk away with his music at lower prices than he is selling them for,just for being nice.

When Ralph moved to Australia in the late 80's it was work and no play due to his commitment to raise his young family. He later joined bands in Sydney and played the club circuit for awhile but Ralph wanted more than just being a part of a band, he wanted to be unique and he was that to such an extent that in 2005 he gave away the band thing and decided to go solo doing what he loved best, country music. That was the turning point in his career. He recorded three other albums of which one was a "Tribute to Buck Owens" his very first idol. a classic country album titled, "I'll share my world with you" and a country rock album titled, "Country Jamboree" all of which were instrumental in getting him to Nashville in late 2006 to record his album "A High Price For Low Livin'. Ralph has establised his presence in Australia and around the world no doubt and has touched many hearts with his music. Ralph has made appearances at a few charity performances in New South Wales one of which was for the NSW Fire Brigade not too long ago and is available to appear at your next party or function too, so give him a go, try his music for a change.

Ralph sends his appreciation and thanks to all those people who have and are still purchasing his music through this website, to Derek Sivers of CD Baby and their affiliates who have done a great job in promoting and selling his music to the world, thanks guys. Thanks to Ann Pascoe and the gang at TLC Radio, New Zealand, Brendan T Moylan of "Born in Boots" Curtin radio 100.1 FM WA, Herb Brown of Country Comfort 102.5 FM WA, KSey Radio in Texas, John Bjoersvik of Radio Sotra Norway, Hans Mair of Radio Osttrrol Austria, Peter Harrison of Wangaratta, Vic, Erik of Topholm Denmark, Connie Bennington of Dayton Ohio, Jaydee of World Country Radio network, Norman Frazer of Mountain Radio VIC, Rob Foenander of Radio Casey Victoria and to all the other great country music DJ's around the world who are playing his music on their programs today.

Please check back from time to time as Ralph has intentions to go into the studio to record a new album sometime during 2010,there's more great music to come from this talented country artist. Ralph may offer some free downloads soon as well so stay tuned. I will leave you with a suggestion, make this your year for Thinking Big and Achieving Big and let's all make this world a better place.

CHEERS

06 February, 2010