Billy Wayne “Crash” Craddock was a country and rockabilly singer, who gained fame in Australia during the 1950s. He had a number of number one hits in Australia. His songs are still popular today. In addition to country and rockabilly, Craddock also sang rock and roll and acoustic music.
Smacky Mouth
The Smacky Mouth of Billy Craddick is an album by Billy Crash Craddock. This song is two minutes and twenty four seconds long and is sung by Billy Craddock. You can listen to it on your computer, or you can download it to listen to offline.
As an early country singer, Craddock consistently hit the country top ten. His stage persona was influenced by Elvis Presley. He wore stage clothes that showed off his hairy chest, and he crooned and growled his way through rocking numbers and love songs.
In the early 1950s, Craddock made his debut on local label Sky Castle. His first release was titled “Smacky-Mouth.” After two years of unsuccessful singles, he signed to Columbia Records. He was promoted as the label’s answer to Elvis Presley, and his debut single “Don’t Destroy Me” became a chart hit. Later that year, Craddock’s song “Boom Boom Baby” made him a huge teen idol in Australia.
Ah, Poor Little Baby
Ah, Poor Little Billy Craddock was a hit for the Everly Brothers in 1958, and Craddock later found success in Australia. In 1959, he toured Australia with Bobby Rydell and The Everly Brothers and Santo and Johnny. While Craddock had little idea that he would become so popular in Australia, his song “Rub It In” became his first number one country hit and made him one of the most popular teen idols in the country. It is one of Craddock’s best known songs and he continues to be popular with fans today.
Smacky Mouth’s influence on Elvis Presley
Throughout his career, Elvis Presley was influenced by Smacky Mouth’s music. The influence of the legendary singer was so great that Elvis had to be professionally promoted. He worked with Bob Neal, a promoter in the music business. He also knew how to perform a show, and the two were often in the same room.
Presley first heard Smacky Mouth’s music when he visited Helena, Montana, to promote a new record. He brought his new Martin D-18 guitar and played it vertically. He loved the sound and was so impressed that he bought a copy of the song. The Fontaine Sisters’ “Heart of Stone” was also on Chess Records, so Presley bought the recording. However, this version was not as good as the original.
After the show, Presley drove back to Memphis to pick up Bill Black and Scotty Moore. They accompanied him on his tour, performing songs like “That’s All Right,” “Blue Moon Of Kentucky,” and “I Don’t Care If The Sun Don’t Shine.” The show was so popular that after the show, fans crowded the stage. The police eventually cleared the stage to allow stagehands to clean up.
Billy Wayne “Crash” Craddock
Billy Wayne “Crash” Craddock is a well-known rockabilly and country singer. He gained popularity in Australia in the 1950s and has several Australian number one hits to his credit. He also has an extensive discography. His songs are both fun and nostalgic. His most famous songs are “My Girl”, “Suede Girl” and “Baby I Love You.”
Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Craddock first took up the guitar at a young age. At age eleven, he won a local talent competition. He went on to win the contest three months in a row. At the same time, he was playing football for the school team. He also began recording as a solo artist. His first hit in the United States came in 1959 with ‘Don’t Destroy Me’. His next hit came 14 years later with ‘Five of a Kind’.
Billy Wayne “Crash” Craddock is a country singer who has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2011, he was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. His CDs have sold millions of copies, and his name has become synonymous with country music.