P.T. 109

Song Info:
"P.T. 109" is a single released by American country music singer Jimmy Dean in 1962. It was written by Marijohn Wilkin and Wayne Walker and was inspired by the sinking of the patrol boat PT-109 commanded by future President John F. Kennedy during World War II. The song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 31 on the country chart, becoming one of Dean's most successful singles.

Artist Bio:
Jimmy Dean was born on August 10, 1928, in Plainview, Texas, and was a successful country music singer, television host, and actor. He gained fame for his hits such as "Big Bad John" and also hosted his own television variety show, The Jimmy Dean Show. Apart from his music career, Dean was a successful businessman, known for founding the Jimmy Dean sausage brand. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Dean passed away on June 13, 2010, at the age of 81.