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Stanley "Slick" Davis Jones (June 5, 1914 – December 13, 1963) was an American singer and songwriter, primarily writing Western music. He is best remembered for writing "Ghost Riders in the Sky". == Early life == Jones was born in Douglas, Arizona, and grew up on a ranch. His physician father was one of the first settlers in Cochise County, Arizona. When his father died, his mother moved the family to Los Angeles, California. He earned a master's degree in... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Stan Jones first charted in 1949 with Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend).The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.