“Lonesome Town” was written by Baker Knight, a behind-the-scenes genius who wrote many hit songs throughout the ’50s and ’60s for the likes of Perry Como, Elvis Presley, and Dean Martin. Knight wrote the song as a cynical look at Hollywood, a place Nelson knew well since he grew up a TV star on the series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. As part of an entertainment legacy, Nelson fared well in Hollywood, but he also knew it could be a “town of broken dreams.” Baker Knight was from Birmingham. Perhaps, you remember Baker from his band Baker Knight and the Knightmares. They played around Birmingham- at Shades Valley High School (about 1/4 of a gig)???
Songs with Banjo from Harold Hagler
