when did wreck of the edmund fitzgerald song hit the charts
While the memorable track was released as a single by the singer -- who wrote the song. The original and hit recording of the song belonged to Marty Robbins, who earned a number one hit in 1965 with the song. Later in the decade, Connie Smith also covered the song, earning a spot in the Hot Country Songs Top 20. 7. Gordon Lightfoot - Rainy Day People