Biography

Cal Martin
American songwriter.
Best known for song "Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves" (aka "Diesel Smoke"). The song, which is still being covered today, charted twice--first in 1952 by Doye O'Dell, hitting #11 on the U.S. country charts. In 1966, the song hit #41 county when it was recorded by Red Simpson.
Best known for song "Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves" (aka "Diesel Smoke"). The song, which is still being covered today, charted twice--first in 1952 by Doye O'Dell, hitting #11 on the U.S. country charts. In 1966, the song hit #41 county when it was recorded by Red Simpson.