Wolverton Mountain
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“Wolverton Mountain” | ||
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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.
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