Franklin Delano Reeves, known professionally as Del Reeves, was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960s. Born on July 14, 1932, in Sparta, North Carolina, Reeves forged a career in music that blended the traditional honky-tonk sound with the narrative style of trucking songs, which became increasingly popular during his era. He found his first major hit in 1961 with "Be Quiet Mind," but it was his 1965 single, "Girl on the Billboard," that really launched his fame, topping the country charts and defining his humorous lyrical style.

Reeves's influence in country music extended over three decades, with a proliferation of albums and singles that appealed to a broad audience of country and crossover listeners. Among his most enduring contributions are the albums like "The Silver Anniversary Album" and "Son of the South," along with a myriad of singles that have been remastered for new generations, including "Let's Go to Heaven Tonight" and "White Christmas (Digital 45)." Outside of his novelty hits, Reeves showed range as an artist with gospel recordings such as "I'm Gonna Sing My Songs For Jesus" and later tunes that continued to resonate with his core fan base. Del Reeves's musical legacy remains a testament to the charm and relatability of his songwriting and performance style. Del passed away on January 1, 2007, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire both fans and musicians within the country music genre.

Genres

Cowboy Western

Truck-driving Country

Western Swing

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Latest Release

The Silver Anniversary Album

Del Reeves

Album - 12 Tracks - Released March 4, 2014