Wolverton Mountain
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| “Wolverton Mountain” | ||
|---|---|---|
| Song by Claude King | ||
| Released | 1962 | |
| Writer | Claude King & Merle Kilgore | |
"Wolverton Mountain" was the hit that launched Claude King's career in the US in 1962. The song was written together with Merle Kilgore, and was based on a real character who lived on Woolverton Mountain in Arkansas. The song spent 9 weeks at the top of the Billboard charts in the US in 1962. In addition, it was a giant crossover hit, reaching #6 pop and #3 easy listening.
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. (August 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
 |
This 1960s song-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
