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Jimmie Davis

James Houston Davis (September 11, 1899 – November 5, 2000) was an American singer, songwriter, and politician. After achieving fame for releasing both sacred and popular songs, Davis served as governor of Louisiana from 1944 to 1948 and again from 1960 to 1964. As Governor, Davis was an opponent of efforts to desegregate Louisiana.

Davis was a nationally popular country music and gospel singer from the 1930s into the 1960s, occasionally recording and performing as late as the early 1990s. He appeared as himself in a number of Hollywood movies. He was inducted into six halls of fame, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. At the time of his death in 2000, he was the oldest living former governor as well as the last living governor to have been born in the 19th century.

Birth and Death Data: Born September 11, 1899 (Quitman), Died November 5, 2000 (Baton Rouge)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1924 - 1972

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer, lyricist, songwriter, guitar, yodeling, arranger, speaker

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 476-500 of 731 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca NA 11723 9/22/1961 When the Saints go marching on Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11724 9/22/1961 I'm working on a building Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11725 9/22/1961 Nothing Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11726 9/22/1961 What can I offer Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11727 9/22/1961 Happiness is just a prayer away Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11728 9/22/1961 Wasted years Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11729 9/22/1961 He'll be there Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11730 9/22/1961 Who at my door is standing Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11731 9/23/1961 My Lord will lead me home Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11732 9/23/1961 That glad reunion day Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11733 9/23/1961 The homecoming week Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11734 9/23/1961 Kneel at the cross Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11735 9/23/1961 Sitting on the top of the world Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11736 9/23/1961 Time changes everything Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11860 1/29/1962 How long has it been Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11861 1/29/1962 Do Lord Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11862 1/29/1962 When they ring the golden bells Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11863 1/29/1962 My little boy blue Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11864 1/29/1962 Longing to go Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11865 1/29/1962 When He reached down His hand Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11866 1/30/1962 Come a little closer to the Lord Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11867 1/30/1962 A beautiful life Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11868 1/30/1962 The prettiest flowers will be blooming Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11869 1/30/1962 How great Thou art Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 11870 1/30/1962 Dear Jesus abide with me Jimmie Davis vocalist  
(Results 476-500 of 731 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Jimmie," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105055.

Davis, Jimmie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105055.

"Davis, Jimmie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 28 March 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105055

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