Leavy, Calvin

Leavy, Calvin ca. 1940–1942; Scott, AR Birth years of 1940, 1941, and 1942 have been cited by researchers. Soulful vocalist Calvin Leavy made a hit with his semi-autobiographical moving blues “ Cummins Prison Farm ” in 1969 for the Soul Beat label. The song was picked up and heavily promoted by Nashville producer Shelby Singleton. This huge success led to Calvin playing throughout the southern states and recording prolifically with well-crafted modern blues such as “ Going to the Dogs ” and “…