Joe Dowell was an American pop singer, best known for his 1961 hit single, "Wooden Heart". Inspired by Elvis Presley's version in the film "G.I. Blues", Dowell's rendition became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His style was characterized by soft, easy-listening pop with a clear, earnest delivery, typical of the early 1960s pop scene. Despite his brief period of major success, Dowell's contribution to pop music represents an important facet of the early 1960s musical landscape.