As guest Stoney posted, this song was indeed written by Canadian Frankie Rodgers in 1965 (BMI). Frankie now lives in Mission, B.C. outside of Vancouver.

I just spoke to him on the phone and he is thrilled with the resurgence of interest in his song. Frank has appeared on many fiddle recordings, composed many fiddle tunes, is a veteran backup fiddler for many country music acts and a specialist in the Texas fiddle style.

He is now recording on his own and if anyone is interested, you can purchase boxed sets of his current three tapes. Send me a personal message and I will send you his address and phone number.