The Old Lamplighter

Song Info:
"The Old Lamplighter" by The Browns Featuring Jim Edward Brown was released in November 1960. The song was written by Charles Tobias and Nat Simon and originally recorded by Sammy Kaye in 1946. The Browns' version of the song became a hit, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

Artist Bio:
The Browns were a country and folk music trio consisting of siblings Maxine, Bonnie, and Jim Ed Brown. They began their music career in the 1950s and gained popularity with their close harmonies and crossover appeal. Jim Ed Brown also found success as a solo artist, releasing a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s. The Browns were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015 in recognition of their contributions to the country music genre.