Bakersfield Top Ten All-Time Songwriters

1. Merle Haggard
His output speaks for itself

2. Dallas Frazier
Could be No. 1

3. Buck Owens
Many of his were co-writes

4. Red Simpson
Wrote some classics

5. Tommy Collins
Truly talented

6. Buddy Mize
Tremendous output

7. Bob Morris
Great melody writer

8. Billy Mize
A favorite of Dean Martin

9. Herb Henson
Nice output during short span

10. (tie) Dusty Rhodes
Small but memorable output

10. (tie) Kenny Johnson
Probably should be rated higher

TODAY'S FOLKSY EXPRESSION OVERHEARD: "Hotter'n a bucket o' red ants."



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