Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25, 1938 – October 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He became prominent in the early 1960s, establishing himself on the West Coast as a folk singer with an earthy style and powerful voice. As he matured, some of his songwriting became well known throughout the world. Among them were "Joy to the World", "The Pusher", "No No Song", "Greenback Dollar", "Della and the Dealer", and "Never Been to Spain".
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Mae Boren Axton
American composer
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Arlo Guthrie
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Ramblin' Jack Elliott
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Woody Guthrie
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Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
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Glen Hardin
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Charlie Daniels
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