Tommie Lee Guthrie (December 27, 1937 – June 14, 2013),[1] known professionally as Tom Tall, was an American rockabilly singer popular in the 1950s.
He was born in Amarillo, Texas and discovered at a talent show by record label owner Fabor Robison.
It was picked up in the United Kingdom by Irish singer Val Doonican, who made the top five with the song.
A recent CD by Bear Family was shared equally between both artists.
Tom Tall died on June 14, 2013, at age 75 in Las Vegas, Nevada.