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Harlan Howard (September 8, 1927 - March 3, 2002) was a prolific American songwriter known primarily for his contributions to country music. Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised on a farm in Kentucky, Howard developed a deep appreciation for country music from a young age, influenced by the Grand Ole Opry radio show. He began writing songs at the age of 12, inspired by his love for literature and a keen ear for poignant phrases. After serving as a paratrooper in the United States Army, Howard moved to Los Angeles, where he worked manual labor while pursuing a career in music. His breakthrough came with the song "Pick Me Up on Your Way Down," recorded by Charlie Walker, which reached No. 2 on the country charts in late 1958. Following this success, he achieved further acclaim with "Heartaches By The Number," a hit for Ray Price that also topped the pop charts in a version by Guy Mitchell. In 1960, he relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where he signed with Acuff-Rose Music and quickly found success, placing 15 songs on the country charts in 1961 alone and earning ten BMI awards. Some of Howard's most notable works include "I Fall to Pieces," co-written with Hank Cochran and recorded by Patsy Cline, as well as "He Called Me Baby," which became a #1 hit for Charlie Rich as "She Called Me Baby." He also wrote the

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