David Houston (singer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David Houston
David Houston in 1965
Background information
Birth name	Charles David Houston
Born	(1935-12-09)December 9, 1935
Origin	Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	November 30, 1993(1993-11-30) (aged 57)
Genres	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar vocals
Years active	1950s–1989
Labels	Epic
Associated acts	Tammy Wynette Barbara Mandrell

Charles David Houston (born December 9, 1935 – died November 30, 1993) was an American country music singer. He became very popular in the mid-1960s and early 1970s.

His biggest hit was in 1966 with the song "Almost Persuaded". This song was number one on the Billboard country music chart for nine weeks. David Houston also won two Grammy Awards for this song.

About David Houston

David Houston's childhood home in Minden, Louisiana

David Houston was born in Bossier City, which is in northwestern Louisiana, United States. He was related to famous historical figures like Sam Houston, who was the first president of the Republic of Texas. His godfather was a popular singer from the 1920s, Gene Austin.

David Houston started his music career early. He was one of the first artists to record with National Recording Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1963, he became famous across the country with his song "Mountain of Love". This song reached number two on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart. Another song, "Livin' in a House Full of Love," also reached number two in 1965.

His Biggest Hit: "Almost Persuaded"

In 1966, David Houston recorded "Almost Persuaded". This song tells the story of a married man who resists temptation in a tavern. It quickly became a huge hit. In August of that year, it reached number one and stayed there for nine weeks.

For a long time, no other song stayed at number one on the country charts for as long as "Almost Persuaded." Later, in 2012, Taylor Swift's song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" also stayed at number one for nine weeks. Her song eventually broke the record by staying at number one for a tenth week.

Awards and More Hit Songs

David Houston won two Grammy Awards in 1967 for "Almost Persuaded." He won for Best Country & Western Recording and Best Country & Western Performance, Male.

After this big success, David Houston had many more songs that reached the top five on the charts until 1973. Six of these songs even reached number one:

• "With One Exception" (1967)
• "You Mean the World to Me" (1967)
• "Have a Little Faith" (1968)
• "Already It's Heaven" (1968)
• "Baby, Baby (I Know You're a Lady)" (1970)

He also had a number-one duet in 1967 called "My Elusive Dreams" with the famous country singer Tammy Wynette.

Collaborations and Later Years

David Houston also sang duets with Barbara Mandrell on some of her early hit songs. These included "After Closing Time" in 1970 and "I Love You, I Love You" in 1972.

His last song to reach the Top 10 on the country charts was "Can't You Feel It" in 1974. He continued to make music until 1989.

David Houston passed away on November 30, 1993, in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was almost 58 years old.

Popular Songs by David Houston

• "Mountain of Love" (1963)
• "Livin' in a House Full of Love" (1965)
• "Almost Persuaded" (1966)
• "With One Exception" (1967)
• "You Mean the World to Me" (1967)
• "My Elusive Dreams" (with Tammy Wynette) (1967)
• "Have a Little Faith" (1968)
• "Already It's Heaven" (1968)
• "Baby, Baby (I Know You're a Lady)" (1970)
• "After Closing Time" (with Barbara Mandrell) (1970)
• "I Love You, I Love You" (with Barbara Mandrell) (1972)
• "Can't You Feel It" (1974)