Performing Live – INDUSTRY GUIDE TO THE MUSIC BUSINE

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Carl Belew 4/21/1931 ~ 10/ 31/1990 Carl Belew was born in Salina, Oklahoma on April 21, 1931. Like many aspiring artists of the Mid-50s, Carl switched from making small rockabilly records to country music. Carl was introduced to Four Star Records in 1955 by Marvin Rainwater (Gonna Find Me a Bluebird) and subsequently released the rockabilly singles “Cool Gator Shoes” and “Folding Money.” After that, he won an amateur contest in Pasadena, California which led to a recording contract with Decca Records. With backing from the major label, Carl launched his recording career in the country music arena. During that time, he made appearances on a pair of radio programs; Town Hall Party and The Cliffie Stone Show. From there he had a brief stint on the famed Louisiana Hayride and then in 1959 he relocated to Nashville. The move allowed him the opportunity to appear on the Grand Ole Opry and continue pursuing his recording aspirations. Carl’s breakthrough composition “Stop the World (And Let Me Off)” hit the Top 10 in 1958, when Johnnie & Jack released their rendition of the song. The song was later covered by Patsy Cline. The following year, Andy Williams hit the Top 5 with “Lonely Street,” a song which would become Carl’s trademark tune thanks to a cover by Patsy Cline. Gene Vincent, Tony Booth and Rex Allen, Jr., also covered the song. Carl wrote “Am I That Easy to Forget,” a Top 40 pop hit for actress Debbie Reynolds that was subsequently recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck …
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