I did call and have a long enjoyable chat with Leo a couple of times before he passed away. However, Leo's recording of the song was not the one sticking in my mind. Leo's version was a bit more raucus and rowdy. The singer in my mind had a smooth voice that reminds me of Rex Allen. And the beginning lyrics that I recalled and sang and played for many years are the way I first listed them. While walking down the street one day I met a little fellar When I asked him what his name was, he began to bellar. Still looking and hoping. Gene
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