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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Franklin Delano Reeves |
| Born | July 14, 1932 Sparta, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2007 (aged 74) Centerville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 1945–2006 |
| Labels | Capitol, Decca, Columbia Records, Reprise, United Artists |
Franklin Delano Reeves (July 14, 1932 – January 1, 2007)[1] was an American country music singer, best known for his "girl-watching" novelty songs of the 1960s including "Girl on the Billboard" and "The Belles of Southern Bell". He is also known for his 1968 trucker's anthem, "Looking at the World Through a Windshield", which demonstrated he was capable of more than just novelty songs. He became one of the most successful male country singers of the 1960s.
- ^ "Del Reeves, Grand Ole Opry Star, 74, Dies". The New York Times. Associated Press. January 6, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2021.