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I Hear America Singing

I Hear America Singing - Billy Edd Wheeler

By Ross Burns
Published October 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM CDT
At his peak in the 1960s, Billy Edd Wheeler was writing songs for the likes of Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Elvis Presley and Hazel Dickens.
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At his peak in the 1960s, Billy Edd Wheeler was writing songs for the likes of Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Elvis Presley and Hazel Dickens.

This week Ross shines the spotlight on the late, great songwriter, storyteller, poet, and playwright Billy Edd Wheeler. His songs have been recorded by over 160 artists

I HEAR AMERICA SINGING - BILLY EDD WHEELER

1. I Hear America Singing by Bob Gibson
2. The Reverend Mr. Black by The Kingston Trio
3. The Man Who Robbed the Bank at Santa Fe by Hank Snow
4. Desert Pete by The Kingston Trio
5. Ann by The Kingston Trio
6. Ode to the Little Shack Out Back by Billy Edd Wheeler
7. Jack and the Doctor’s Daughter by Billy Edd Wheeler
8. After Taxes by by Billy Edd Wheeler
9. Winter Sky by Judy Collins
10. High Flying Bird by Judy Henske
11. Jackson by Johnny Cash & June Carter
12. The Coming of the Roads by Anita Carter & Johnny Darrell
13. Blistered by Johnny Cash
14. Coward of the County by Kenny Rogers
15. Delta Dawn by Tanya Tucker
16. Coal Tattoo by Kathy Mattea
17. Daniel and Rebecca’s Wedding Song by Cast
18. I’ve Outlived My Ding Dong by Billy Edd Wheeler

I Hear America Singing
Ross Burns
A native of Austin, Texas, Ross grew up in the midst of the Urban Folk Revival of the 1950s and 60s. His first introduction to folk music was the Kingston Trio with their million selling albums. From there, he went forward, backwards and sideways collecting music all along the way. He is a retired librarian and a student of history.
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