Who originally sang The Long Black Veil?
Lefty Frizzell
“Long Black Veil” is a 1959 country ballad, written by Danny Dill and Marijohn Wilkin and originally recorded by Lefty Frizzell….Long Black Veil.
| “Long Black Veil” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Lefty Frizzell | |
| Label | Columbia 4-41384 |
| Songwriter(s) | Marijohn Wilkin and Danny Dill |
| Producer(s) | Don Law |
Who has covered Long Black Veil?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| The Long Black Veil | Lefty Frizzell | April 20, 1959 |
| Long Black Veil | Danny Dill | 1960 |
| The Long Black Veil | Charley Waller, John Duffey, Eddie Adcock & The Country Gentlemen | 1960 |
| The Long Black Veil | Burl Ives | March 1961 |
Who wrote Long Black Veil and when?
Marijohn Wilkin
Danny Dill
The Long Black Veil/Lyricists
Is Long Black Veil a true story?
“Long Black Veil” was largely the brainchild of Nashville legend Danny Dill, who was attempting to write a folk song that would last for the ages. He was partially inspired by a newspaper story of a priest in New Jersey who was killed under a streetlight with witnesses watching.
Who wrote the lyrics to Long Black Veil?
Danny Dill
Marijohn Wilkin
How old is Allen Frizzell?
47 years (1928–1975)Lefty Frizzell / Age at death
How old is country singer David Frizzell?
| David Frizzell | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 26, 1941 |
| Origin | El Dorado, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Genres | Country Countrypolitan rockabilly |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Who wrote Long Black Train Johnny Cash?
Josh Turner
“Long Black Train” is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Josh Turner. It was released in May 2003 as the second single and title track from his debut album of the same name.
Who is David Frizzell’s dad?
Lefty Frizzell. Corsicana, Texas, U.S. Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Is Allen Frizzell still living?
Deceased (1928–1975)Lefty Frizzell / Living or Deceased
How old is Shelley West?
63 years (May 23, 1958)Shelly West / Age