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Mel Street Biography
Country music legend Mel Street was born at Garden Creek
In Buchanan County, Virginia.
His career began at age 16 and he played on radio stations WELC
And the “King Cole Jamboree” on WBRW in West Virginia.
In the 1960s, he played on the “Country Showcase”
On WHIS television in Bluefield, West Virginia.
He rose to stardom in 1972 when his self penned song, Borrowed Angel
Hit the Billboard charts and went on to become a country classic across America.
He followed with hits like, Walk Softly On The Bridges, Lovin' On Back Streets,
I Met A Friend Of Yours Today, She Makes Me Feel More Like A Man
And the all around favorite ballad titled, "Smokey Mountain Memories
Mel Street is considered to be one of the top vocal stylists of country music.
Dennis Schuler, co-author of his biography, stated,
“His unique ability was to capture the true essence of a song and deliver it from his heart.”
Schuler noted that George Jones wrote on one of Mel's early albums,
"Mel Street is one of three country artists, who puts soul into a song."
During the 1970s, Street toured with Loretta Lynn and George Jones,
As well as played many times on the Grand Ole Opry.
Street died in 1978 at the age of 43.
Page Made On:Sept 3rd 2006