Franklin Delano Reeves (July 14, 1932 – January 1, 2007) was an American country music singer, best known for his “girl-watching” novelty songs of the 1960s including “Girl on the Billboard” and “The Belles of Southern Bell”. He is also known for his 1968 trucker’s anthem, “Looking at the World Through a Windshield”, which demonstrated he was capable of more than just novelty songs. He became one of the most successful male country singers of the 1960s.
Associated Acts
Dick Curless, Red Simpson, Red Steagall, Bobby Goldsboro, Penny DeHaven, Billie Jo Spears
Birth Name
Franklin Delano Reeves
Genres
country
Labels
United Artists, Decca Records, Columbia Records, Capitol Records, Reprise Records
Occupations
singer, songwriter
Origin
Sparta, North Carolina
Years Active
1961 2006
Name
Del Reeves
Nationality
United States of America