If you've ever listened to music on the radio, in concert, on records, etc., you have very likely listened to some of the songs written by Little David Wilkins.
I met Little David somewhere around 1975. Can't remember for sure, but we managed to continue our friendships and musical interests and connections for at least what appears to be around 36 years, and we're still going, through a network established initially by our recently departed friend Lamar Fike who was one of the founders of the Memphis Mafia, Elvis's entourage and Lamar's cousin Tommy McDonald, my adopted brother (we sometimes choose who our non-biological family is).
David is truly one of the great entertainers, songwriters, and musicians who have been inducted into the Lifetime Achievement Award Rockabilly Hall Of Fame. Wow! I'm so proud of him!
And now, he's back writing, recording, and entertaining again (it seems eventually everyone takes a break from the business, but inevitably, comes back in again). It is my hope to collaberate on writing a few songs together in the future.
Major Songs Written: "Comin' On Strong" - Brenda Lee "That's The Only Way Life's Good To Me" - Charlie Pride "Cry Like A Baby" - Ronnie Dove "Afraid I Want To Love Her One More Time" - Billy "Crash" Craddock "Put A Little Lovin' On Me" - Percy Sledge "Georgia Keeps Pullin' On My Ring" - Conway Twitty
Major Songs Recorded:"Love In The Back Seat" "One Monkey Don't Stop No Show" "Too Much, Hold Back" "Good Night Special" "Georgia Keeps Pullin' On My Ring" "He'll Play The Music" "Not Tonight, I've Got A Headache" "Agree To Disagree" "Whoever Turned You On" "Before It Begins" "Butterbeans" "Hang Together"
CDs: "Little David Wilkins" "Little David On The Road" "King Of All The Taverns" "New Horizons" "Boogie Woogie Man" "Top Ten Hits Plus 3"
Awards 2006 Wall Of Achievement Hometown Of Parsons, Tennessee 2007 Inductee "The International Rockabilly Hall Of Fame" 2008 Inductee "The Southern Legends Entertainment & Performing Arts Hall Of Fame" 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award Rockabilly Hall Of Fame Presentation
Song Writer Awards BMI Award for "Comin' On Strong" BMI Award for "Georgia Keeps Pullin' On My Ring" ASCAP Award for "He'll Play The Music" (But You Can't Make Him Dance)
