Ava "Arlene" Harden (born March 1, 1945) is an American

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singer. Between 1966 and 1968, she was one-third of The Harden Trio, which comprised her brother, Bobby and sister, Robbie. Arlene recorded for

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as a solo artist between 1967 and 1973, charting fifteen times on the

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charts. Her most successful release was a cover of

Roy Orbison Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. His music was described by critics as ...

's "

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", titled "Lovin' Man (Oh Pretty Woman)". She later recorded for

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and Elektra as Arleen Harden.

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1945 births American women country singers American country singer-songwriters Columbia Records artists Living people Singer-songwriters from Arkansas People from Lonoke County, Arkansas Country musicians from Arkansas 21st-century American women {{US-country-singer-stub