Songs Written by Al DexterTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Clarence Albert Poindexter (May 4, 1905 – January 28, 1984), known best as Al Dexter, was an American country musician and songwriter. He is best known today for his most popular song, "Pistol Packin' Mama", a 1943 hit which was one of the most popular recordings of the World War II years, and later became a hit again with a cover by Bing Crosby, as well as the Andrews Sisters. == Biography == Born in Jacksonville, Texas, United States, Dexter... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Al Dexter first charted in 1943 with Pistol Packin' Mama.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Country the artist achieved 19 Top‑10s, 8 of which peaked at number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.