Charlie Walker (musician)

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Charlie Walker (born November 2, 1926) is a country musician and has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1967.

[edit] Biography

Born in Copeville, Texas, Walker worked as a DJ in the early 1950s before signing with Decca Records. His first hit, "Only You, Only You", was co-written with Jack Newman and reached #9 on the country chart in January 1956. Walker later signed with Columbia and reached #2 with a Harlan Howard song, "Pick Me Up On Your Way Down." His other hits include "Who Will Buy the Wine", "Wild as a Wildcat", and "Don't Squeeze My Sharmon."