Larry Birdsong

Larry Birdsong
Birth nameLawrence E. Birdsong
Born(1934-06-15)June 15, 1934
Pulaski, Tennessee, United States
DiedAugust 7, 1990(1990-08-07) (aged 56)
Nashville, Tennessee
GenresR&B, blues, jazz, pop, gospel
OccupationSinger
Years active1955–1973
LabelsExcello, Calvert, Vee-Jay, Champion, Home of the Blues, Sur-Speed, Ref-O-Ree

Lawrence E. Birdsong (June 15, 1934 – August 7, 1990) was an American R&B singer who recorded between the 1950s and 1970s. His biggest hit was "Pleadin' For Love", which reached the Billboard R&B chart in 1956.