Curly Putman

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Claude "Curly" Putman Jr. (born November 20, 1930 in Princeton, Alabama) is an American songwriter, based in Nashville. His biggest success was "Green Green Grass of Home" (1965), which was covered by Johnny Darrell, Porter Wagoner, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Tom Jones. The Paul McCartney & Wings hit Junior's Farm was inspired by their short stay at Putman's farm.

[edit] Selective list of Putman hit songs

• "Green Green Grass of Home" (Putman)
• "My Elusive Dreams" (Putman/Billy Sherrill)
• "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" (Putman/Bobby Braddock)
• "He Stopped Loving Her Today" (Putman/Bobby Braddock)