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Hedwig Grace "Hedy" West (April 6, 1938 – July 3, 2005) was an American folksinger, songwriter and song catcher. She belonged to the same generation of folk revivalists as Joan Baez, Judy Collins and Carolyn Hester. Her most famous song "500 Miles" is one of America's most popular folk songs. English folk musician A. L. Lloyd declared West to be "far and away the best of [the] American girl singers in the [folk] revival." Hedy West played the guitar and... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Hedy West first charted in 1963 with 500 Miles Away from Home.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.