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Jimmy Wakely

James Clarence Wakely (February 16, 1914 – September 23, 1982) was an American actor, songwriter, country music vocalist, and one of the last singing cowboys. During the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, he released records, appeared in several B-Western movies with most of the major studios, appeared on radio and television and even had his own series of comic books. His duet singles with Margaret Whiting from 1949 until 1951, produced a string of top seven hits, including 1949's number one hit on the US country chart and pop music chart, "Slippin' Around". Wakely owned two music publishing companies in later years, and performed at the Grand Ole Opry until shortly before his death.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 16, 1914 (Howard County), Died September 23, 1982 (Mission Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1940 - 1970

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar, string bass, leader, clarinet, violin, songwriter, composer, lyricist, harmony vocal

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Recordings (Results 201-219 of 219 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 14982 8/9/1968 The keeper of the key Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 14983 8/9/1968 Sleep Kentucky babe Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 14984 8/9/1968 Out in the cold again Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 14985 8/9/1968 As time goes by Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15052 12/6/1968 Heartaches Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15053 12/6/1968 I can't stop loving you Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15054 12/6/1968 Lonesome guitar man Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15055 12/6/1968 Four walls Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15056 12/6/1968 I gotta have my baby back Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15057 12/6/1968 I can't escape from you Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15058 12/6/1968 Someday you'll want me to want you Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15059 12/6/1968 Lonely street Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15060 12/6/1968 I hung my head and cried Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15061 12/6/1968 When you're a long.long way from home Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15062 12/6/1968 Gosh I've missed you Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15120 1/29/1969 My life was filled with love Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca L 15122 1/29/1969 I'll steal away in the crowd Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca NA 15649 6/29/1969 Brotherly love Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca NA 15650 6/29/1969 I haven't lived enough Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
(Results 201-219 of 219 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wakely, Jimmy," accessed March 28, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210697.

Wakely, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210697.

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

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/210697

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