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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 (Results 376-400 of 733 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca NA 9318 4/6/1956 The Lord has been good to me Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9319 4/6/1956 Dear son Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9608 12/7/1956 I will not be a stranger Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9609 12/7/1956 Do you ever think to pray-1 Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9610 12/7/1956 I know what he meant-1 Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9611 12/7/1956 Heaven's hall of fame Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9751 4/3/1957 I cannot find the way alone Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9752 4/3/1957 I'm bound for that city Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9753 4/3/1957 Gently rock his cradle Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9754 4/3/1957 Lest I stray away Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9759 4/4/1957 Every hour of the day Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9760 4/4/1957 No room at the inn Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9761 4/4/1957 The unclouded day Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 9762 4/4/1957 Cool chilly water Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10019 12/4/1957 I recommend Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10020 12/4/1957 I won't have to travel this way Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10021 12/4/1957 In my Father's house Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10022 12/4/1957 I got more than my share Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10023 12/4/1957 Thank God for such a mother Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10024 12/4/1957 I'm just as rich as you Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10025 12/4/1957 How great Thou art Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10026 12/4/1957 I'll meet you in the morning Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10035 12/6/1957 Dear Lord, don't let go my hand Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10036 12/6/1957 Travel me home Jimmie Davis vocalist  
Decca NA 10037 12/6/1957 The secret road Jimmie Davis vocalist  
(Results 376-400 of 733 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Davis, Jimmie," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105055.

Davis, Jimmie. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105055.

"Davis, Jimmie." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105055

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