"The Folk Singer" is a song written by

Merle Kilgore Wyatt Merle Kilgore (August 9, 1934 – February 6, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter, and manager. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, he was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the time of his death, he was the personal manager of Hank Wi ...

and performed by

Tommy Roe Thomas David "Tommy" Roe (born May 9, 1942) is a retired American rock and pop singer-songwriter. Best-remembered for his hits "Sheila" (1962) and " Dizzy" (1969), Roe was "widely perceived as one of the archetypal bubblegum artists of the late ...

. It reached number 4 in the

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, number 20 in Australia, number 34 in

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, and number 84 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1963. It was later featured on his 1966 album, ''Sweet Pea''. The song was produced by

Felton Jarvis Charles Felton Jarvis (November 15, 1934 – January 3, 1981) was an American record producer and singer. Career As an RCA Victor record producer, Jarvis was responsible for most recordings of Elvis Presley in the years 1966–1977. He also rele ...

.Tommy Roe, "The Folk Singer" single release
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References

1963 songs 1963 singles Songs written by Merle Kilgore Tommy Roe songs Song recordings produced by Felton Jarvis ABC Records singles {{1960s-single-stub