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Skeeter Davis (born Mary Frances Penick; December 30, 1931 – September 19, 2004) was an American country music singer and songwriter who sang crossover pop music songs including 1962's "The End of the World".
The discography of American country artist Skeeter Davis contains 32 studio albums, 18 compilation albums, 59 singles, 53 lead singles, six collaborative singles, two other charted songs and two additional appearances.
Skeeter Davis was one of the first female vocalists to become a top level star in the country music field. Born Mary Frances Penick on December 30, 1931, Davis began performing in her native Kentucky as part of a duet with high school friend Betty Jack Davis in 1949.
Sep 8, 2011 · Skeeter Davis ~ The End of The World (1962) TheOldrecordclub. 317K subscribers. 26M views 12 years ago. ...more. This song by "Skeeter Davis" was released in 1962 and only reached number 18...
Jan 13, 2018 · Skeeter Davis performs "The End of the World" on the Bobby Lord Show. August 2, 1965
They wrote the song for American singer Skeeter Davis, and her recording of it was highly successful in the early 1960s, reaching the top five on four different charts, including No. 2 on the main Billboard Hot 100. It spawned many cover versions.
Sep 22, 2004 · NASHVILLE, Sept. 21 - Skeeter Davis, who hit the top of the pop charts with "The End of the World" in 1963 and sang on the "Grand Ole Opry" radio show for more than 40 years, died here on...
They wrote the song for American singer Skeeter Davis, and her recording of it was highly successful in the early 1960s, reaching the Top-5 on four different charts, including #2 on the main ...
Sep 19, 2004 · Skeeter Davis practically invented pop-country with her classic hit single “The End of the World." Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. December 30, 1931 in Dry Ridge, KY. Died. September 19, 2004 in Nashville, TN. Genre. Country, Pop/Rock. Styles.
Skeeter Davis. Country music star Skeeter Davis was born Mary Frances Penick on December 30th, 1931, in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. She was the first of seven children, her nickname “Skeeter” (short for mosquito) came from her grandfather.
