Harlan Perry Howard was an American songwriter, principally in country music. In a career spanning six decades, Howard wrote many popular and enduring songs, recorded by a variety of different artists.
Jan Howard was an American author, as well as a country music singer and songwriter. As a singer, she placed 30 singles on the Billboard country songs chart, was a Grand Ole Opry member and was nominated for several major awards. As a writer, she wrote poems and published an autobiography. She was married to country songwriter Harlan Howard.
"Heartaches by the Number" is a popular country song written by Harlan Howard, and published in 1959. The sheet music was a best seller in both the US and Britain in January 1960.
"No Charge" is a country music song, written by songwriter Harlan Howard. It was first recorded by country singer Melba Montgomery, whose 1974 version was a #1 country hit in both the US and Canada, as well as making #39 on the US pop charts. In the UK, the song is associated with J.J. Barrie, whose 1976 version was a #1 UK hit.
Charles Levi Walker was an American country musician. His biggest success was with the song, "Pick Me Up on Your Way Down".
"Busted" is a song written by Harlan Howard in 1962. It was recorded by Johnny Cash for Cash's 1963 album Blood, Sweat and Tears. It has been recorded by several notable artists, including Ray Charles, Nazareth (1977), John Conlee (1982) and Chris Ledoux (1982).
"She Called Me Baby" is a country song written in 1961 by Harlan Howard.
"I Wish I Could I Fall in Love Today" is a song written by Harlan Howard, and recorded by American country music artist Ray Price. It was released in 1960 as a single only. The song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
"The Part Where I Cry" is a song written by country music singer Willie Nelson. After moving to Nashville in 1960, leveraged by the success of his songwriting, and helped by Harlan Howard, Nelson was signed by Joe Allison of Liberty Records.
"Touch Me" is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Willie Nelson. Leveraged by the success of his songs, Nelson moved to Nashville in 1960. Through songwriter Harlan Howard, Nelson was signed to write for Pamper Music, and to a recording contract with Liberty Records.
"Anna Marie" is a song written by Cindy Walker, sung by Jim Reeves, and released on the RCA Victor label. In December 1958, it peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's country and western jockey chart. It spent 18 weeks on the charts and was also ranked No. 35 on Billboard's 1958 year-end country and western chart.
"She Was Only Seventeen (He Was One Year More)" is a song written and sung by Marty Robbins. The song was accompanied with Ray Coniff and His Orchestra, and released on the Columbia label.
"Are You Teasing Me" is a song written by the Louvin Brothers, sung by Carl Smith, and released on the Columbia label. In May 1952, it peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's country and western jockey chart. It spent 19 weeks on the charts and was also ranked No. 11 on Billboard's 1952 year-end country and western juke box chart and No. 14 on the year-end best seller chart.
"Blue Boy" is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant, sung by Jim Reeves, and released on the RCA Victor label. In July 1958, it peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's country and western jockey chart. It spent 22 weeks on the charts and was also ranked No. 10 on Billboard's 1958 year-end country and western chart. On the Hot 100, "Blue Boy" peaked at No. 45.
"Stairway of Love" is a song written by S. Tepper and R.C. Bennett, sung by Marty Robbins, and released on the Columbia label. In April 1958, it peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's country and western best seller chart and spent a total of 25 weeks on the charts. It was the "B" side to "Just Married", and the record ranked No. 2 on Billboard's 1958 year-end country and western chart.
"Invitation to the Blues" is a song written by Roger Miller, sung by Ray Price, and released on the Columbia label. In July 1958, it peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's country and western jockey chart and spent a total of 19 weeks on the charts. It was the "B" side to "City Lights", and the record ranked No. 4 on Billboard's 1958 year-end country and western chart.
"It's a Little More Like Heaven" is a song written by Hoyt & Jim Atkins, sung by Hank Locklin, and released on the RCA Victor label. In April 1958, it peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's country and western jockey chart. It spent 23 weeks on the charts and was also ranked No. 18 on Billboard's 1958 year-end country and western chart.
"Curtain in the Window" is a song written by L. Ross, sung by Ray Price, and released on the Columbia label. In March 1958, it peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's country and western jockey chart. It spent 18 weeks on the charts and was also ranked No. 27 on Billboard's 1958 year-end country and western chart.
For the Good Times is a studio album by country music artist Ray Price. It was released in 1970 by Columbia Records.
