Al Dexter (May 4, 1905 - January 28, 1984) was an American country musician and songwriter. He is best known for "Pistol Packin
Al Dexter (May 4, 1905 - January 28, 1984) was an American country musician and songwriter. He is best known for "Pistol Packin' Mama," a 1944 hit that was one of the most popular recordings of the World War II years and later became a hit again with a cover by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters.
Most Popular Recordings:
1944 - "Pistol Packin' Mama" (US Country #1, US Hot #1)
1944 - Rosalita" (US Country #1, US Hot #22)
1944 - "Too Late to Worry" (US Country #1, US Hot #18)
1946 - "Guitar Polka" (US Country #1, US Hot #16)