tanya tucker sang the original version of delta dawn.
tanya tucker sang the original version of delta dawn.
who sang the original version of delta dawn?
tanya tucker
delta dawn (album)









































delta dawn is the debut studio album by american country music singer tanya tucker. it was released on september 11, 1972, by columbia records. the album was produced by billy sherrill and includes two top ten singles, "delta dawn" and "love's the answer".









































section::::critical reception.
delta dawn (album)
the first recording of "delta dawn" was made by harvey for his eponymous album released in november 1971. harvey had performed as the opening act for helen reddy in january 1972, at the troubadour, but at that time reddy (who also was signed with the capitol records label) made no evident connection with any of harvey's compositions.









































dianne davidson sang backup for harvey's recording. she was the first singer after harvey to record the song and chart in 1971–1972.









































tracy nelson also sang backup on harvey's recording, and performed "delta dawn" in her live act.









































section::::recording history.:bette midler.
delta dawn