Woodrow Wilson "Red" Sovine (July 7, 1917 – April 4, 1980) was an American country music singer and songwriter associated with truck-driving country songs, particularly those recited as narratives but set to music. His most noted examples are "Giddyup Go" (1965) and "Teddy Bear" (1976), both of which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. == Biography == Sovine was born in 1917 in Charleston, West Virginia, earning the nickname "Red" because of his reddish-brown hair. He had two brothers... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Red Sovine first charted in 1956 with Little Rosa.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 2 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Teddy Bear - #2: Missing You - #3: Teddy Bear - #4: Giddyup Go - #5: Little Rosa
Long Night
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Class of 49
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Can I Keep Him Daddy
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Woman Behind the Man Behind the Wheel
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#1 Teddy Bear
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