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Saturday, December 19, 2020

Music Deaths: Johnny Bush, Co-Wrote 'Whiskey River' for Willie Nelson

JOHNNY BUSH, 85

Died 16 October 2020

Country singer/songwriter.  Co-wrote "Whiskey River."

Nicknamed the "Country Caruso" for his distinctive voice.  Especially popular in his native Texas.  Joined  Ray Price's band, the Cherokee Cowboys in 1963, along with Willie Nelson.

Had twelve Top 40s and two Top Tens.

"Undo the Right" (#10-1968)

"You Gave Me a Mountain"  (#7-1969)

"Whiskey River"  (#14-1972)

"There Stands the Glass"  (#34-1973)


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