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 Along with legendary Nashville guitarist Hank Garland and The Jordanaires, recorded the two hit singles, "I`ve Got the Blues" and "Why Must You Leave Me," with rockabilly pioneer Vernon Taylor. Recorded and played with legendary Nashville guitarist Hank Garland and the 1958 Fern Jones album, "Glory Road". Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, 1993; first to be inducted in category "Recording and/or Touring Musician Active Prior to 1980". Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (in the category sideman) on 10 March 2003. Prolific country pianist. Biggest hit was 1960`s "Last Date," which he composed as an instrumental piece. Country singer Conway Twitty added lyrics to Cramer`s song in 1972 and turned it into a No. 1 hit. Began playing piano at 5 years old. Also placed instrumental piano versiond of Bob Wills`s classic "San Antonio Rose" (1961) and "Theme to the TV Series `Dallas`" (1980) on Billboard magazine`s country charts. Born in Samti, Louisiana, USA | ||
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