How 'Tennessee Bird Walk' Became a Surprise No. 1 Hit 56 Years Ago

A quirky country novelty song topped the charts in 1970. Here’s how 'Tennessee Bird Walk' became a No. 1 hit 56 years ago.
Texarkana Gazette

'Tennessee Bird Walk' flew to No. 1 spot

Most music lovers are aware that songs have been written about most any subject you could imagine and perhaps a few subjects you might not imagine, but this week in 1970, a husband and wife duet with ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1970, a Country Music Husband-and-Wife Duo Proved That Stepping Outside the Box Can Get You a No. 1 Hit

Hey, "weird" doesn't mean "bad!" On this day in 1970, one of country music's quirkier hits, "Tennessee Bird Walk", went No. 1 ...