Cindy Walker On Being A Songwriter

Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker discusses her craft. This is an excerpt from a GRAMMY Foundation Living History interview. For more information on the Living History program, visit www.grammyfoundation.org.

[@TerryHarrisontbh]

One of the greatest song writers of all time.

[@roberteshaw9520]

Amazing woman.

[@steelneedles]

What a lovely down to earth lady and a terrific singer in her own right. I think her 1964 recording of " You Don't Know Me " is better than anybody's.

[@MrGoBetween]

Fabulous...quite simply a top notch songwriter.

[@ronniebishop2496]

I had the privilege of talking to her about some songs not long before she passed away. I admired her.

[@carlcleary548]

I love Cindy walker music such a great singer ❤

[@NickRatnieks]

An incredible songwriter. Her songs are just amazing. "Born To Love You."

[@7550375503]

I love Miss Cindy. The ONLY prolific lady songwriter.....EVER!

[@RhythmandJoyProductions]

What a treasure to have this interview! Precious history!

[@garybryson1900]

Cindy wrote some great songs that were recorded by Jim Reeves. "A Letter To My Heart", "Distant Drums", "This Is It", "Take Me In Your Arms and Hold Me", "I Was Just Walking Out The Door", "Wild Rose", "Oh, Gentle Shepherd", "The Night Watch", "Blue Canadian Rockies", "In The Misty Moonlight", and others. If you want to hear some beautiful music, listen to Jim sing those songs.

[@allenblasco8157]

How about "You Don't Know Me"? As was said below, "one of the greatest songwriters of all time".

[@tarquin4592]

i didn't realise that the first song recorded by Marty Robbins that wasn't his own was a song called 'Lorelei' by Cindy. Was somewhat disappointed that he never recorded any more of her songs. 'Not That I Care' would have suited him and 'The Blizzard.' Highly talented lady.

[@mbdcia9772]

Fred? Fred Rose?

[@garybryson1900]

Fred Foster. Producer at monument records.