Leroy Van Dyke (born Leroy Frank Van Dyke, October 4, 1929 in Sedalia, Miss… Read Full Bio ↴Leroy Van Dyke (born Leroy Frank Van Dyke, October 4, 1929 in Sedalia, Missouri) is billed as "The world's most famous auctioneer".
He was catapulted into fame by his hit, semi-autobiographical, country music song, "The Auctioneer", in 1956 and has been a renowned auctioneer and entertainer since. "The Auctioneer", which sold over two and a half million copies, was followed by the 1967 movie, What Am I Bid, in which Van Dyke played himself as an auctioneer.
His next hit song, "Walk on By", reached number one on the Billboard Country Music Chart in 1961, and remained on the charts for 37 weeks. In 1994 Billboard Magazine designated "Walk on By" as the No.1 country song in chart history. Van Dyke had one more major hit song, "If a Woman Answers (Hang up the Phone)", that reached No.3 on the country chart in 1962, as well as having a brief presence in the UK Singles Chart the same year with "Big Man in a Big House".
Van Dyke's final two minor country successes were "Happy To Be Unhappy" and "Night People" (both in 1964). He also co-hosted a radio show called Country Crossroads with Bill Mack and Jerry Clower for a number of years. This show was produced and distributed by the Southern Baptist Convention.
Leroy Van Dyke continues as an auctioneer, musician and motivational speaker, although he has largely retired to his home state.
He was catapulted into fame by his hit, semi-autobiographical, country music song, "The Auctioneer", in 1956 and has been a renowned auctioneer and entertainer since. "The Auctioneer", which sold over two and a half million copies, was followed by the 1967 movie, What Am I Bid, in which Van Dyke played himself as an auctioneer.
His next hit song, "Walk on By", reached number one on the Billboard Country Music Chart in 1961, and remained on the charts for 37 weeks. In 1994 Billboard Magazine designated "Walk on By" as the No.1 country song in chart history. Van Dyke had one more major hit song, "If a Woman Answers (Hang up the Phone)", that reached No.3 on the country chart in 1962, as well as having a brief presence in the UK Singles Chart the same year with "Big Man in a Big House".
Van Dyke's final two minor country successes were "Happy To Be Unhappy" and "Night People" (both in 1964). He also co-hosted a radio show called Country Crossroads with Bill Mack and Jerry Clower for a number of years. This show was produced and distributed by the Southern Baptist Convention.
Leroy Van Dyke continues as an auctioneer, musician and motivational speaker, although he has largely retired to his home state.
Big Man in a Big House
Leroy Van Dyke Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Big Man in a Big House' by these artists:
Various Artists Big man in town... Each day as I grow older, The nights…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Leroy Van Dyke:
Auctioneer There was a boy in Arkansas who wouldn't listen to…
Dim Dark Corner Love can't live in a dim dark corner Love needs sunshine,…
Don't Forbid Me Don't-a forbid me to hold you tight Darling, Don't Forbid…
Faded Love As I look at the letter that you wrote to…
Happy to Be Unhappy I'm glad to be your fool Everybody says I'm foolish To let…
Heartaches By The Number Heartache number 1 was when you left me I never knew…
Just Walk on By If I see you tomorrow on some street in town Pardon…
Now I Lay Me Down (Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep) Now I…
Party Doll Well, all I want is a party doll To come along…
Sea Of Heartbreak The lights in the harbor Don't shine for me I'm like a…
Serenade of the Bells In the sleepy town of San Juanita There's a story that…
The Auctioneer There was a boy in Arkansas who wouldn't listen to…
The Hobo's Last Ride Hari ini ku rayakan lagi Semua golongan diatas sepeda Langka…
Walk on By If I see you tomorrow on some street in town Pardon…
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lifeisonehugedream
i get goosebumps listening to this song...fantastic country classic
lifeisonehugedream
Great country voice, and a great song.
Orbie Olsson
He is still fantastic!!!!
melvinrobb
One of my All Time Favourites! Thanks for posting! It's great to see something other than "walk on by" and "The Auctioneer." I love both those songs, but it seems those are the only songs of his on YouTube.
Georgina Christodoulou
What a great singer & super real country song. Loved the lyrics Thankyou tarquin45 for a thumbs up 5* Thankyou peter {candw87} for sharing Geena
John Veer
He's still touring. Saw him twice in the last few years at county fairs. "Country Gold" show. He has had,Gene Watson, the late Billy Walker,Rex Allen Jr. ,Barbara Fairchild, to name a few.
Robert Barry
The last time I heard this song was in 1961 in Burbank CA.. I was 17 and I always remembered it. How slick that we can access old music at the click of a button. Bob in Arizona
Juan Dorico
Real voice, real country...real music
jhtenvelde
It is so true what you say Tarquin,what a wonderful sound they could make in those years.Thank you Tarquin for posting these great vids of these great countrymusic.I just love it.
Evil Panda (KillaBzOnAttk, Occultist Gilt)
thought about this song a lot while in lock up (I didnt serve real time, just weekend lock up....faced a year but got lucky and am back home with family). humbling experience. I cant even imagine what those that did real time went through!