Darrell McCall was a boyhood friend of fellow future musician Johnny Paycheck.
12 Facts About Darrell McCall
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In 1958, after finishing his duty in the army, Darrell McCall moved to Nashville with Paycheck to record as a duo.
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The duo failed but Darrell McCall soon found work as a background singer during recording sessions for various artists including Faron Young, George Jones and Ray Price.
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In 1959, Darrell McCall was contacted by Nashville producer Buddy Killen, and asked to join a pop band he was forming called The Little Dippers.
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The next year, Darrell McCall was signed by Capitol Records as a solo singer.
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Darrell McCall released two singles for the label, but neither charted and the performer was released by Capitol.
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In 1962, Darrell McCall signed with Philips Records as a country music singer.
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Darrell McCall appeared in numerous films including Nashville Rebel, Road to Nashville and What Am I Bid.
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In 1968, Darrell McCall signed with "Wayside Records" and released four singles.
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In 1986, Darrell McCall recorded two albums, including one with Johnny Bush.
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Darrell McCall continues to tour and perform on a regular basis.
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Darrell McCall has released several albums through the label, including studio albums, a greatest hits collection and a duets record called "Survivors," with fellow classic country artists Curtis Potter and Tony Booth.