Singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton was born on March 25th of 1938 in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Axton is most well known for the songs he has written that were made famous by other artists/bands such as “Joy to the World” & “Never Been to Spain” (which were both made famous by the rock band Three Dog Night.)

A listing of some Axton’s most well known songs:

“Joy to the World” – Three Dog Night
“Never Been to Spain” – Three Dog Night
“No No Song” – Ringo Starr
“Greenback Dollar” – Kingston Trio
“The Pusher” – Steppenwolf
“The Morning is Here” – Hoyt Axton & Linda Ronstadt
“Lion in the Winter” – Hoyt Axton & Linda Ronstadt

Axton had a heart attack and died on October 26, 1999.

Linda Ronstadt & Hoyt Axton – “Lion In The Winter”

Steppenwolf – “The Pusher”
(from Easy Rider)