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Hoyt AxtonHoyt Axton (March 25, 1938—October 26, 1999) was a country music singer-songwriter, and a film and television actor. Axton was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA. His mother, Mae Boren Axton, co-wrote the song Heartbreak Hotel, which became the first major hit for Elvis Presley. Among his best-known compositions (or co-writing credits) are "Greenback Dollar" covered by The Kingston Trio; "The Pusher", covered by Steppenwolf on their debut album in 1968; "No-No Song", which became a #3 hit for Ringo Starr in March 1975; "Never Been To Spain"; and "Joy to the World", the Three Dog Night hit from April 1971 which held #1 for six weeks. His Country hits include "When the Morning Comes" and "Boney Fingers" (1974), and "Della and the Dealer" (1979). His movie appearances include The Black Stallion, Heart Like a Wheel, Gremlins, and We're No Angels, among others. His television work included appearances on episodes of Bonanza, WKRP in Cincinnati, and Murder, She Wrote He died of a heart attack in Victor, Montana. External links Axton, Hoyt Axton, Hoyt Axton, Hoyt Axton, Hoyt Axton, Hoyt
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