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Bassist, music publisher and mogul Buddy Killen composed "Forever" in 1960. His version recorded years later comes first. Floyd Cramer was one of the studio musicians who invented the Nashville sound especially with what was called his "slip note"

Chase Webster (Gary Bruce) wrote and recorded "Moody River" in March of 1961 on Frank Slay's "Southern Sounds" label. Pat Boone's April 1961 hit reached the top spot on Billboard and was the title on one of his many albums.