392 - Alex Harvey

On this particular show we’ll be celebrating the songwriter Alex Harvey. Mr. Harvey was born in 1947 and passed away on April 4, 2020. A singer-songwriter, performing and recording artist, he is most known for the hit songs he wrote "Delta Dawn," (recorded by Tanya Tucker and Helen Reddy) "Reuben James," (recorded by Kenny Rogers) "Hell and High Water" (recorded by T. Graham Brown). Kenny Rogers had a particular love for Alex Harvey's songs and recorded 18 of his songs, including "Making Music for Money" also recorded by Jimmy Buffett. The songs he wrote recorded in excess of 50 million copies. Other artists who interpreted his work include Sammy Davis, Jr., Dusty Springfield, Henry Mancini, Andy Williams, Eydie Gorme, Peggy Lee, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus and so many others.

As a performer and recording artist he had a devoted following. I found interviewing him to be an uplifting experience. He had a good spirit and was known as a loving person. I hope you enjoy this interview we did and that it inspires you to listen to some of his great songs.

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