Karl Denver

United Kingdom, 1960–1998

Scottish singer (1931–1998) whose trio scored a run of early-1960s UK hits built on his soaring falsetto yodel, most famously the 1961 'Wimoweh'. A stint in Nashville left a country streak in his style. He found a late-career cult moment guesting on Happy Mondays' 1989 single 'Lazyitis'.

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Who influenced Karl Denver?

• Jimmie Rodgers — Denver's signature falsetto yodel and country streak descend from the yodelling country tradition founded by Jimmie Rodgers, the 'father of country music'.