Goebel Leon Reeves (October 9, 1899 – January 26, 1959) was an American folk singer.

Biography

Goebel was born in Sherman, Texas and grew up in Austin, Texas

His most famous song is "Hobo's Lullaby", which has been covered by various singers, especially Woody Guthrie. Among other artists who later performed the song were Woody Guthrie's son Arlo, Emmylou Harris, David Carradine^[1] and Billy Bragg with Joe Henry.^[2] A 2016 article in the Los Angeles Times said the song is "one of the most disarmingly endearing train songs ever written", and is "inextricably linked with American folk music icon Woody Guthrie".^[2]

Reeves also appeared in the 1937 Western film The Silver Trail, playing a singer named Hank in an uncredited role.^{[3] [4]}