Goebel Leon Reeves, born on October 9, 1899 in Sherman, Texas, was an American country and folk singer. He grew up in Austin but chose to live much of his life as a hobo, adopting stage names like The Texas Drifter. Influenced by Jimmie Rodgers, Reeves began recording in 1929, producing approximately 88 songs between 1929 and 1935, including his best-known composition, Hobo’s Lullaby. Reeves' music often reflected the life of vagabonds and travelers. His final recordings were made in 1938 for a Hollywood studio. After serving in World War II and working briefly for the US government, Reeves died on January 26, 1959, in a veterans' hospital in California. In 1994, Bear Family Records released the compilation Hobo's Lullaby.
