James Ralph Bailey (June 17, 1937 – September 6, 1985) was an American R&B singer and songwriter.[1] A member of The Cadillacs from 1956 to 1972, he also recorded as a solo artist.[2] He worked as a background vocalist for singers such as Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, Melvin Van Peebles and Jimmy Castor.[1]