The Wreck of the Old 97 isn't just any upbeat country song. The story goes much deeper. Find out more about the true story behind Vernon Dalhart's first hit recording.

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Music Credits from Uppbeat:
Rebirth by AK https://uppbeat.io/track/ak/rebirth
Serenity by Ilya Kuznetsov https://uppbeat.io/track/ilya-kuznetsov/serenity
Clouds by Northwestern https://uppbeat.io/browse/artist/northwestern
Tides by Arend https://uppbeat.io/browse/artist/arend