Carl Butler
Carl Butler | |
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| Birth name | Carl Robert Butler |
| Born | May 2, 1927 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Died | September 4, 1992 (aged 65) Franklin, Tennessee |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1940s –1992 |
Carl Robert Butler, known professionally as Carl Butler, (June 2, 1927 – September 4, 1992) was an American country music singer-songwriter and one half of Husband-and-wife duo Carl and Pearl Butler. Carl along with wife Pearl Butler had one of the biggest-selling singles of 1962 "Don't Let Me Cross Over". He is also known as a songwriter penning classics such as If Tear Drops Were Pennies and Crying My Heart Out Over You.