He became a regular at legendary venues like the Palomino Club in North Hollywood and was signed to Warner Bros. Records. In 1977, he was nominated for Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. The Song: "I Can Almost See Houston"
Morris "Howdy" Glenn was a Detroit native who moved to Los Angeles in 1971. He worked as an apprentice for the , where his friendly personality earned him the nickname "Howdy" (after the puppet Howdy Doody). Archivo de Descarga Howdy Glenn - I Can Almost ...
Unsung Black country artist 'Howdy' Glenn gets due at Grammys He became a regular at legendary venues like
The story of and his signature song, " I Can Almost See Houston ," is a powerful account of a forgotten pioneer in country music. Known as the "Singing Fireman," Glenn was a Black country artist who rose from local talent shows to the brink of national stardom in the 1970s before his career was cut short. The Man: The "Singing Fireman" The Song: "I Can Almost See Houston" Morris
On a dare from his fellow firefighters, Glenn entered a talent contest at a local bar. He won first place with a cover of Tom T. Hall's "(Old Dogs, Children and) Watermelon Wine," leading a local booking agent to sign him on the spot.
Released originally on Indian Head Records in 1976 and later on Warner Bros., this song is a quintessential country ballad.