Porter Wagoner - Green, Green Grass of Home Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote 'Green, Green Grass of Home'?

   The song 'Green, Green Grass of Home' was written by Claude 'Curly' Putman Jr. in 1964.

2. Who was the first artist to record 'Green, Green Grass of Home'?

   The first artist to record 'Green, Green Grass of Home' was country singer Johnny Darrell in 1965.

3. When did Porter Wagoner make 'Green, Green Grass of Home' famous?

   Porter Wagoner made 'Green, Green Grass of Home' famous in 1965 when his version reached No. 4 on the Country chart.

4. Which artist had a worldwide No. 1 hit with 'Green, Green Grass of Home'?

   Tom Jones had a worldwide No. 1 hit with 'Green, Green Grass of Home' in 1966. His version topped the UK Singles Chart for seven weeks.

5. Did 'Green, Green Grass of Home' achieve commercial success?

   Yes, 'Green, Green Grass of Home' achieved significant commercial success. Tom Jones' version alone sold over 1.25 million copies in the UK as of September 2017.

6. What inspired Curly Putman to write 'Green, Green Grass of Home'?

   'Green, Green Grass of Home' was inspired by a crime scene in the film 'The Asphalt Jungle,' which influenced Nashville songwriter Curly Putman to write it in 1964.