Money, Marbles, and Chalk
"Money, Marbles, and Chalk" is a popular song, written by Garner "Pop" Eckler in 1949. Eckler also recorded the song, but the biggest-selling version was recorded by Patti Page in 1949, and issued by Mercury Records.[1] It entered the Billboard chart on April 23, 1949, at number 27, lasting only that one week.[2] The song also spent a week on the Billboard country music chart, at position number 15.
"Money, Marbles, and Chalk" | |
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Song by Garner Eckler | |
Recorded | 1949 |
Genre | Popular song |
Songwriter(s) | Garner Eckler |
Several artists have recorded the song, including by a group called "Pop's Boys" in June 2009. The group is made up of two of Garner Eckler's nephews, Greg Eckler and Mike Fletcher.
References
- Catalog number 5251
- Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top Pop Records 1940-1955. Record Research.
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