Paul Craft facts for kids

Paul Charles Craft (born August 12, 1938 – died October 18, 2014) was a talented American country singer and songwriter. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Paul Craft became famous for writing many songs that other well-known artists recorded. He also released some of his own music.

Paul Craft's Music Journey

Paul Craft was a very creative person. He wrote songs for many years. Some of his most famous songs were sung by other artists. For example, he wrote "Brother Jukebox" for Mark Chesnutt. He also wrote a fun, silly song called "It's Me Again, Margaret." This song was recorded by Ray Stevens and by Paul Craft himself.

Songs Recorded by Others

Paul Craft wrote many popular country songs. One of his songs, "Keep Me From Blowing Away," was first recorded by The Seldom Scene in 1973. Later, famous singers like Linda Ronstadt, Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis also recorded it.

Another one of his songs, "Midnight Flyer," was recorded by the famous band The Eagles. He also wrote "Dropkick Me, Jesus," which was a hit for Bobby Bare in 1976. Paul Craft wrote "Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life" for Moe Bandy. He also wrote "Come as You Were" for T. Graham Brown.

Paul Craft's Own Music

Besides writing for others, Paul Craft also sang his own songs. Between 1977 and 1978, he released three songs with RCA Records Nashville. These songs appeared on the country music charts. One of his own songs was "It's Me Again, Margaret," which reached number 55 on the US Country chart in 1974.

Honored for His Work

Paul Craft's amazing songwriting skills were recognized. On October 5, 2014, he was welcomed into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. This is a very special honor for songwriters. It means his work had a big impact on music.

Paul Craft passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 18, 2014. He was 76 years old. His songs continue to be enjoyed by many people.