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"Old Rivers" is a country music song written by Cliff Crofford which tells the story of a man recalling a childhood friendship with an elderly farmer. The song was most famously recorded as a recitation by actor and recording artist Walter Brennan.
Old Rivers Lyrics: (Words and music by Crofford) / How old was I when I first seen old Rivers? / I can't remember when he weren't around / Well, that old fellow did a heap of work / Spent...
Written by Cliff Crofford "Old Rivers" by Walter Brennan featuring the Johnny Mann singers was released in March, 1962 and climbed as high as #5 on the Billb...
The most popular of these was "Old Rivers", a song about an old farmer and his mule. It was released as a single in 1962 by Liberty Records with "The Epic Ride of John H. Glenn" on the flip side. "Old Rivers" peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard chart, making the 67 year-old Brennan the oldest living person to have a Top 40 hit at the time.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Old Rivers · Walter Brennan · The Johnny Mann Singers Lost Hits Of The 60's ℗ 1962 Capitol Records Nashville ...
Sep 19, 2020 · In 1962, “Old Rivers” was recorded as a recitation by actor and recording artist Walter Brennan, prominently featuring The Johnny Mann Singers as the backing choir over Brennan’s recitation on the refrain.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Old Rivers · Walter Brennan · The Johnny Mann Singers Old Rivers ℗ 1962 Capitol Records Nashville Released o...
