Posted on 03/07/2013 7:07:54 AM PST by Borges
Country music singer Claude King died early this morning, according to family members. King turned 90 years old last month. He was born in Keithville and bought his first guitar when he was 12. King, was a frequent guest on the Louisiana Hayride. He often performed in the same shows as Elvis, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, Jim Reeves and George Jones. King first hit the country top 10 with his song "Big River, Big Man." He followed with "The Comancheros", which became a hit in the 1960's. But his 1962 song, "Wolverton Mountain", would become his signature song. It sold over a million copies. King also appeared in a number of films. King leaves behind 3 sons and a number of grandchildren.
Heard Wolverton Mountain on the Foggy Mountain station on the IHEARTRADIO app just recently. RIP
When I was young I thought of myself as Claude King. Now that I have a pretty daughter in college, however, I’m much more like Clifton Clowers.
I prefer the flip side: Sloppy Joe
RIP Claude King.
One of my favorite singers!
Nobody knows where I came from Nobody even knows my name Nobody cares where I’m goin’ Or if I’ll ever pass this way again
I guess that I was born to wander Never seem like I could settle down I’m as free as the wind when it’s blowin’ I won’t be long in your town.
****
I have seen the warships on Manila Bay watched the sun a setting on the way
I’ve sailed the seven seas I’ve crossed the Great Divide
There’s nothing like this land of yours and mine
There’s nothing like this land yours and my land
From the New York harbor to the Frisco Bay
Up to Mississippi cross the wide Missoury
There’s nothing like this land of yours and mine
[ flute ]
I’ve stood alone in Texas I’ve seen the Broadway lights
Heard a lonesome freight train in the night
I’ve watched the tall corn grow heard a voice that whispers low
There’s nothing like this land of yours and mine
There’s nothing like this land...
I love wolverton mountain. Makes me think of my father. I used to call into the local radio station and request this song as a very young girl.
I was thirteen when I heard Wolverton Mountain. Then there was “Yes, I’m the girl on Wolverton Mountain”.
There was even a Mexican version. All I can remember is,
“Her tender `leeps’ (her tender `leeps’) are hotter than chilEEE!”
Lived to be 90. Claude King had a life. RIP.
Then there is the spoof.
They say don’t go to Tia-juana,
If you’re looking for a wife.
Jose Gonzales has a pretty young daughter,
He’s mighty handy with a gun and a knife.
Her tender lips, are hotter than chili,
And to keess them I don’t dare...
Rest in peace Claude King.
The spoof is a 1962 release entitled “Tijuana Border” by El Clod.
Here it is on YouTube:
RIP Mr. King Thanks for the memories.
They say don’t go to Three Mile Island
If you’re lookin’ for a wife
For here while back, they had a meltdown
And it’s created new forms of life.
Thanks alot, Dr. Demento.
Clifton T Clowers.
Born 30th October 1891.
Center Ridge. Arkansas.
Died aged 102 years at Clinton. Arkansas.
buried at Woolverton (as spelt) Cemetery. He was visited at the age of 100 by Claude King and also his nephew who wrote the lyrics to the hit.
I’ve lived my entire life in New England where country music has never been popular so I heard none as a kid.However,Wolverton Mountain,it would seem,was a crossover hit because it was big on Boston radio when it was released.I love that song...a true classic,IMO.
Thanks for bringing a smile...good spoof!
RIP.
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