Red Foley
Clyde Julian "Red" Foley (June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968) was an American musician who made a major contribution to the growth of country music after World War II. For more than two decades, Foley was one of the biggest stars of the genre, selling more than 25 million records. His 1951 hit, "Peace in the Valley", was among the first million-selling gospel records. A Grand Ole Opry veteran until his death, Foley also hosted the first popular country music series on network television, Ozark Jubilee, from 1955 to 1960. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, which called him "one of the most versatile and moving performers of all time" and "a giant influence during the formative years of contemporary country music." |
Birth and Death Data: Born Kentucky (state of the United States of America), Died September 19, 1968 (Fort Wayne (city in and county seat of Allen County, Indiana, United States) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1968
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, composer, songwriter, lyricist
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Recordings (Results 276-300 of 489 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | BR 9086 | 4/5/1955 | Take my hand precious Lord | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | BR 9087 | 4/5/1955 | Someday, somewhere | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | BR 9091 | 4/6/1955 | Come a little closer | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | BR 9092 | 4/6/1955 | How about me | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | BR 9097 | 4/7/1955 | Satisfied mind-1 | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | BR 9098 | 4/7/1955 | The night watch-2 | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | BR 9099 | 4/7/1955 | Plantation boogie | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | BR 9100 | 4/7/1955 | Croce di oro-1 (Cross of gold) | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9495 | 8/10/1956 | Don't blame it on the girl | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9496 | 8/11/1956 | Rock 'n 'reelin' | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9800 | 4/17/1957 | Why ask for the moon | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9801 | 4/17/1957 | This could very well be it | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9802 | 4/17/1957 | Mozuri | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9807 | 4/18/1957 | Sweet innocence | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9808 | 4/18/1957 | Strike while the iron's hot-1 | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10194 | 3/24/1958 | If I can help somebody | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10195 | 3/24/1958 | An evening prayer | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10196 | 3/24/1958 | He | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10197 | 3/25/1958 | May the good Lord bless and keep you | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10198 | 3/25/1958 | God walks these hills with me | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10199 | 3/25/1958 | Good night, dear Lord | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10200 | 3/24/1958 | Strolling the blues | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10201 | 3/24/1958 | With you beside me | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10202 | 3/26/1958 | Crazy little guitar man | Red Foley | vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 10203 | 3/26/1958 | Fate | Red Foley | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Foley, Red," accessed January 8, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106656.
Foley, Red. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 8, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106656.
"Foley, Red." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 8 January 2026.
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LCNAR: Foley, Red, 1910-1968 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n92090508
Wikidata: Red Foley - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2135973
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/17407347
MusicBrainz: Red Foley - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/aff932c2-ec30-4ee9-9125-5f761aae61a4
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/309501 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/309501
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