: He was close friends with comedian Don Bowman, who even recorded a track titled " Dear Harlan Howard ".
: Harlan was married to country singer Jan Howard for 11 years, during which time he nurtured her singing and songwriting career. Son9sH4rlanH0w4rd rar
: Howard's personal favorite was " No Charge ," which became a #1 hit for Melba Montgomery in 1974. Other notable works include " Busted " (Patty Loveless, Johnny Russell), " Pick Me Up on Your Way Down " (Charlie Walker), and " Streets of Baltimore " (Bobby Bare). : He was close friends with comedian Don
: His work continues to be covered by modern artists, including Patty Loveless and Willie Nelson, ensuring his "three chords and the truth" philosophy remains a staple of the American musical soul. Harlan Howard Other notable works include " Busted " (Patty
Harlan Howard is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and influential songwriters in the history of country music, famously defining the genre as consisting of " three chords and the truth ".