George Morgan

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George Morgan

George Thomas Morgan (June 28, 1924 – July 7, 1975) was a mid-20th-century American country music singer. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a former member of the Grand Ole Opry. He is best known for his 1949 hit single "Candy Kisses". He is the father of singer Lorrie Morgan, who is also a country music star.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1925 (Tennessee), Died January 1, 1975

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1972

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, composer

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	D9VB-86	10-in.	1/11/1949	Candy kisses	Elton Britt ; Skytoppers	String band, with male vocal solo and accordion	composer
Victor	D9VB-1258	10-in.	4/8/1949	Rainbow in my heart	Elton Britt ; Skytoppers	Male vocal solo, with string band	composer
Decca	L 15830		9/14/1971	Gentle rains of home	George Morgan		vocalist
Decca	L 15831		9/14/1971	Walkin' shadow, talkin' mem'ry	George Morgan		vocalist
Decca	L 16002		2/4/1972	Running wild	George Morgan		vocalist
Decca	L 16003		2/4/1972	Let's live together Marianne	George Morgan		vocalist
Decca	L 16237		10/4/1972	Makin' heartaches	George Morgan		vocalist
Decca	L 16238		10/4/1972	Sing my blues a birthday song	George Morgan		vocalist

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morgan, George," accessed December 10, 2023, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/332563.

Morgan, George. (2023). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 10, 2023, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/332563.

"Morgan, George." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2023. Web. 10 December 2023.