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Earl Scott, born on September 9, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio, is the brother of Jack Scott and the father of rock singer John Batdorf, known for his work with Batdorf & Rodney. At the age of 18, his family relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico. With the help of his brother Jack and Richie Johnson, Earl secured a contract to record three records with Decca, though these achieved only mediocre success. In 1962, he signed with Kapp Records, where he began to gain traction on the charts with the song "From a Jack To A Joker To A Clown." This was followed by his hit "Then A Tear Fell," backed with "Save A Minute," which reached the Top 10. Despite this success, Earl sought further opportunities. In 1963, he was taken under the wing of Shelby Singleton at Mercury Records, leading to the release of "Loose Lips" b/w "Guess I'll Never Learn," which garnered significant attention. Earl made guest appearances on the WSM Grand Ole Opry and was invited to perform on Ernest Tubb's Midnight Jamboree at his record shop. He was also associated with the Wilburn Brothers and Don Helms' Wil-Helm agency. His unique taste in stage clothing earned him a feature in a national magazine.

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