Ervin T. Rouse

Ervin Thomas Rouse (Sept. 19, 1917 – July 8, 1981) was a fiddler and songwriter largely known for his widely recorded "Orange Blossom Special" (1938) bluegrass standard. He also wrote the 1940s Moon Mullican hit 'Sweeter than the flowers' which also has become a bluegrass standard.[1]

References

  1. Noles, Randy (2002). Orange Blossom Boys: the untold story of Ervin T. Rouse, Chubby Wise and the world's most famous fiddle tune. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 978-1-57424-104-4.


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