"Hula Love," probably under a different title, was sung in the '30s by 12-string guitar wizard and unforgettable singer LEADBELLY (real name, Huddie Ledbetter). Leadbelly was twicer found gulty of lst degree murder. In each case he sang his way out of prison with very affecting performances before a Texas governor and later a Louisiana Governor. As to where Ledbetter got what we now call "Hula Love," there can be no answwer. Huddie was a virtual vacuum cleaner of folk songs, pop songs, field hollers, and all sorts of other Black and even white music. He… read more
"Hula Love," probably under a different title, was sung in the '30s by 12-string guitar wizard and unforgettable singer LEADBELLY (re… read more
"Hula Love," probably under a different title, was sung in the '30s by 12-string guitar wizard and unforgettable singer LEADBELLY (real name, Huddie Ledbetter). Leadbelly… read more
There appears to be more than one artist with name Buddy Knox. Two are mentioned below. I. Buddy Wayne Knox (July 20, 1933 - February 14, 1999) was an American singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 rockabilly hit song, "Party Doll". Knox was born in the tiny farming community of Happy, Texas and as a boy learned to play the guitar. In his teens, he and some high school friends formed a band called the "Rhythm Orchids." After performing on the same 1956 radio show as fellow Texan Roy Orbison and his "Teen Kings" band, Orbison suggested Knox go se… read more
There appears to be more than one artist with name Buddy Knox. Two are mentioned below. I. Buddy Wayne Knox (July 20, 1933 - February 14, 1999) was an American singer and songwriter best kn… read more
There appears to be more than one artist with name Buddy Knox. Two are mentioned below. I. Buddy Wayne Knox (July 20, 1933 - February 14, 1999) was an American singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 rockabilly hit song, "Pa… read more