Grand Ole Opry LEGEND George Hamilton IV, \"The International Ambassador of Country Music\", Sings: \"Urge For Going\"
(Original Recording from George Hamilton IV's 1967 \"Folksy\" Album.)
*\"Folk-Country\" Music Pioneer, George Hamilton IV, was the First to have a \"Hit\" Record with a song written by Joni Mitchell. His recording of Joni Mitchell's \"Urge For Going\" reached #7 on the U.S. Country Charts in 1967.
George Hamilton IV began his 54-years as a Member of the Grand Ole Opry on The Stage of The Ryman Auditorium in February 1960. George IV's Final Performance @ The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tennessee was on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 w/ George Hamilton V. Their Final Opry Show Together Opened with \"Abilene\" and Closed with \"Forever Young\" -- a FAVORITE of George IV by Bob Dylan.
Grand Ole Opry LEGEND George Hamilton IV: \"The International Ambassador of Country Music\" passed away on Sept. 17, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee @ the age of 77.