David Houston - Almost Persuaded

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David Houston apparently came from good stock: his lineage includes Sam Houston and Gen. Robert E. Lee. Born and raised in Bossier City, Louisiana, Houston became a regular on the Louisiana Hayride as a teenager. Apparently his soaring tenor voice wasn't totally appreciated; he found trouble getting work in the music business, and ended up as an insurance underwriter. But record producer Billy Sherrill brought Houston into the fold when Epic Records was still a young label (the early '60s), and Houston brought the company its first real hit with "Mountain of Love." In 1966 he broke through to major status with "Almost Persuaded," which netted a pair of Grammy awards and brought pop recognition as well. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1971, he racked up 28 hit records over a decade, including duets with Tammy Wynette and Barbara Mandrell.

~ Tom Roland, All Music Guide

Category:

Education

Tags:

• country
• crossover
• pop

[colinhotham]

Reading the bio of Tammy Wynette this song was referred to many times so I had to come and hear it. It was woth the trip!!

[John1948ThreeC]

@colinhotham Yeah, it's one of my favorite country classics.

[caswell1000]

This is old song that I absolutely love. David Houston has such a clear and beautiful voice.

[caswell1000]

This is one of my favorite songs and I love the way David Houston sings,

[toothlessdawg]

Judy F of Honaker VA, if you are reading this, I still love you

[wildcrafterb1]

They don't make anything as good as they use to....the pride and heart is vanishing!!!

There is more good in the old... than is given credit for!

Great stuff here Dude!!!!

[MrCajunmojo]

Wonderful song.

[NourNZ]

great classical country. he is awesome. thanks for the share.

[lovegermanshepherds]

☆☆☆☆☆

Fantastic song and performance John

Cheyenne

[glipzik]

A time when country songs had meaning.

[honormanful]

I think David was 58 when he passed away, I always loved his smooth voice, I have been in contact with his son, David Jr is very nice, I think he got a lot from his dad even if he did get cheated out of knowing him long. Ed

[mammie64]

thanks for posting this classic country music and sharing with us!

[teedawg11]

@TheThomasmoon ...

This was the time when counry music had heart!

What's sad is it's next to impossible to find these songs except for here.These songs bring back very fond memories of my childhood.Too bad there's no radio stations today dedicated to playing nothing but this type of country music,at least I haven't found any.

THANKS to everyone who's taken the time to post these classics!!!!!.

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