David Houston (singer)
David Houston ( born December 9, 1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana; † 30 November 1993) was an American country singer who some number - one hits had in the 1960s in the country charts.
- 2.1 albums
- 2.2 Singles
Life
David Houston, a descendant of the Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Sam Houston, grew up in a musical environment dominated. His godfather, Gene Austin, was one of the most successful pop singers of the 1920s. As a child, David ruled several instruments. At the age of twelve, he first appeared in the Louisiana Hayride show, which was an important springboard for young musicians. After graduation and some college semesters, he worked for a time as a construction worker and an insurance agent.
Career
1963 Houston joined the mediation of the Songwriters Tillman Franks a recording contract with the new Epic label from. His first single, Mountain Of Love, was able to place in the top 10. The next releases flopped but without exception. Only when he was managed by producer Billy Sherrill from 1965, he was able to continue his early success. Livin ' In A House Full Of Love reached number three on the country charts. In 1966 he managed with the sentimental ballad Almost Persuaded his first number - one hit. The music composed by Billy Sherrill and Glenn Sutton song was awarded two Grammys.
A year later he reached three times in a row the top position on the country charts, including the sung duet with Tammy Wynette My Elusive Dreams. In May 1968, his title Have A Little Faith reached # 1 on the country charts. The follow-up single Already It 's Heaven reached in August 1968 also the top spot on the country charts. His last number one hit succeeded him in January 1970, when he won the first place with the title Baby, Baby (I Know You're A Lady four weeks. Was followed by a long series of top 10 and top 20 success that lasted until the 1970s. , he was a member of the Grand Ole Opry. with the young singer Barbara Mandrell, he played some duets one, most famously in 1970 After closing Time. middle of the decade broke its sales in 1972, and he lost his recording contract. it changed hands several times the label, but did not make it more to return to the charts.
David Houston died on 30 November 1993 of a cerebral hemorrhage.