Songs Written by Odis EcholsTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Odis Leonard Echols, Jr. (May 28, 1930 – March 28, 2013) was an American politician, lobbyist, and radio broadcaster. Born in Clovis, New Mexico, Echols graduated from Texas Tech University, Echols and his father, Odis "Pops" Echols, were radio broadcasters. Echols served in the New Mexico State Senate 1966–77. He died in Albuquerque, New Mexico. == References == === Archival Materials === Echols Family Papers, 1890-2007, at Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Odis Echols first charted in 1957 with Sugartime.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries.