Biography of arlie duff

Arlie Duff, country music singer and songwriter, was born Arleigh Elton Duff on March 28, 1924, near Warren, Texas.

Arlie was born in Jack's Branch, Texas and graduated from Nederland High School, where "Pee Wee" Duff (as he was known then) was an All-State basketball.

Arlie Duff was an American country musician.

English teacher-turned-songwriter, Arlie Duff created one of country music's classic tunes when he penned "Y'all Come," in 1953.

Arlie Duff, was known as the "Singing School Teacher." His recording on Starday of "Y'all Come," was the toast of the South back then and its.

Arlie Duff was an American country musician..

Arlie Duff

American country musician (1924–96)

Arlie Duff (born Arleigh Elton Duff; March 28, 1924 - July 4, 1996) was an American country musician.

His biggest hit was "You All Come" in 1953.

Childhood and adolescence

Arlie Duff was born in Texas in 1924.

English teacher-turned-songwriter, Arlie Duff created one of country music's classic tunes when he penned "Y'all Come," in 1953.

His father Adolphus taught him to sing and he performed in church services with his sister Lois. After serving three years in the US Navy, Duff studied at Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches and played basketball.

Career

Duff worked as an English teacher, later earning him the nickname "The Singing School Teacher".

Duff had written a few songs but never seriously considered a career as a musician. His friend Gordon Baxter was a DJ and advised him to try his hand at music.

Arlie Duff was born March 28, 1924, in Jack's Branch, Texas.

Duff played a few times with Blackie Crawford and a short time later became a member of his band, the Western Cherokees.

In 1953 Duff recorded his song "You All Come" for the Texan label Starday Records. The single rose to number se