Billy Strange William Everett "Billy" Strange was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. During the 1960s, Strange was a member of the famed "Wrecking Crew"; the notoriously busy session musicians of Los Angeles. During his career as both performer and writer, he collaborated with many major figures in pop music including Elvis Presley, the Beach Boys, the Sinatra family, and Phil Spector. In collaboration with Mac Davis, Strange wrote "A Little Less Conversation", made famous by Elvis.