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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, songwriter, clarinet, violin, composer, lyricist, harmony vocal

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 221 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 122389 1/21/1970 The whole world holding hands Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122390 1/21/1970 Any way you want me Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122391 1/21/1970 Foggy river Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122392 1/21/1970 That silver haired Daddy of mine Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122393 1/21/1970 All I have to offer is me Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122394 1/21/1970 Can't help falling in love Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122395 1/21/1970 I'm so afraid of losing you again Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122396 1/21/1970 Half as much Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122397 1/21/1970 Old Shep Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122986 7/13/1970 I'm walkin' on by Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca 122987 7/13/1970 Peace in the world Jimmy Wakely vocalist  
Decca DLA 2096 10-in. 8/29/1940 Too late Rough Riders ; Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, leader  
Decca DLA 2097 10-in. 8/29/1940 Poor little Rose Rough Riders ; Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, leader  
Decca DLA 2098 10-in. 8/29/1940 Poor little Rose Rough Riders ; Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, leader  
Decca DLA 2099 10-in. 8/29/1940 I wonder where you are tonight Rough Riders ; Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, leader  
Decca DLA 2100 10-in. 8/29/1940 Will you be true to me Rough Riders ; Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, leader  
Decca DLA 2101 10-in. 8/29/1940 Cimarron Rough Riders ; Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist, leader  
Decca DLA 2110 10-in. 9/3/1940 Silent night, holy night Roy Rogers instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2111 10-in. 9/3/1940 Adeste fideles (O come all ye faithful) Roy Rogers instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2112 10-in. 9/3/1940 Wondering why Roy Rogers instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2113 10-in. 9/3/1940 Life won't be the same Roy Rogers instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2132 10-in. 9/7/1940 The old lakie's home Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2133 10-in. 9/7/1940 The day you went away Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2134 10-in. 9/7/1940 Cattle call Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
Decca DLA 2135 10-in. 9/7/1940 Rocky Mountain lullaby Jimmy Wakely instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist  
(Results 51-75 of 221 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Wakely, Jimmy," accessed November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/210697.

Wakely, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/210697.

"Wakely, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/210697

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