De Armand Alexander "Eddie" Noack, Jr. (April 29, 1930 – February 5, 1978),[1] was an American country and western singer, songwriter and music industry executive.
Noack was born in Houston, Texas, United States,[1] and attended Baylor University, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and journalism.
[1] A honky tonk singer influenced by Hank Williams, he appeared frequently on radio and was signed by Gold Star Records in 1949.
)[3] "Too Hot To Handle", his own composition, was leased by Four Star to TNT Records, establishing his reputation as a songwriter.
In 1953, he was signed by Starday, which was owned by record producer Pappy Daily, with whom he would work for the bulk of his professional career.
Back in the music business, he flourished as a songwriter at Starday, with Hank Snow's cover of his song "These Hands" reaching No.
[1] His compositions were covered by many country singers, including Johnny Cash ("These Hands"),[1] George Jones[5] and Ernest Tubb.