Charles Ryan (December 19, 1915 – February 16, 2008) was an American country music and rockabilly singer and songwriter, best known for writing and first recording the rockabilly hit single "Hot Rod Lincoln".
Biography
Ryan grew up in Polson, Montana and moved to Spokane in 1943. He served in the United States Army during The Korean War. After the war, he worked as a musician and songwriter, touring with artists such as
Jim Reeves and
Johnny Horton. In 1955, he wrote "Hot Rod Lincoln", and Ryan recorded the first version of the song (as "Charley Ryan and The Livingston Brothers").
Ryan released a remake in 1959 as "Charlie Ryan and The Timberline Riders"; the song was later covered by
Johnny Bond (1960) and Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen (1972) (#9 U.S., #7 Canada), among others.
Discography
Albums
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| 1961 | Hot Rod Lincoln | King |
| 1963 | Hot Rod Lincoln Drags Again! | Hilltop |
Singles
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| 1960 | "Hot Rod Lincoln" | 14 | 33 | Hot Rod Lincoln |
| "Side Car Cycle" | — | 84 |
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