The "Chevy Van" one-hit-wonder actually died in Jan; I just found out today.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/01/09/3773186/sammy-johns-remembered-as-composer.htmlAlthough that song is an HFH for me, he did write country hits for others. And per the above article, that line I always mondegreened as "Like a picture she was lyin' there..." (or "Like a pitcher...") was actually "Like a princess..." (!)
Live'n'learn.
TANC: "Chevy Van" will show up at #38 on this week's AT40 chart from March of '75.