Do not confuse with Ray Whitley, country music singer, songwriter, and movie star.
Ray Whitley was born in Columbus, Georgia, November 22, 1943, and was a successful singer, songwriter and performer in Atlanta during the 60’s and 70’s, making the Billboard Charts many times with songs he wrote which were performed by the well known group, The Tams. He also wrote for singers Joe South, Billy Joe Royal and Tommy Rowe. A member of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Ray was probably best known for his songs, What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am, Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy and Hey Girl, Don’t Bother Me. Compositions may be easily identified by publishing affiliation with Low-Twi music.