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“Wolverton Mountain” was a tremendous hit for Claude King in 1962 not only on the Country charts, but also found success as a crossover. Watch this video of the songwriter himself, Merle Kilgore, performing “Wolverton Mountain” from Country’s Family Reunion: One. To see more of THIS EPISODE, go to While you’re there, be sure to sign up for a FREE TRIAL of Country Road TV! #music ##countrymusic #classiccountry #songwriter #singer #singersongwriter #nashville

# The Timeless Appeal of “Wolverton Mountain” by Claude King The year was 1962 when…

Mac Wiseman WABASH CANNONBALL The Carter Family made one of the first recordings of this song in 1929, though it was not released until 1932. Most people think of Roy Acuff when they think of the Wabash, who recorded it in 1936. The Acuff version is one of the fewer than 40 all-time singles to have sold 10 million physical copies worldwide. #classiccountry #wabashcannonball

**Title: The Timeless Legacy of “Wabash Cannonball” in Classic Country Music** — ### Introduction to…