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 |
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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 |
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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Wikipedia: Jimmy Wakely
Discogs: Jimmy Wakely
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LCNAR: Wakely, Jimmy, 1914-1982 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91091582
Wikidata: Jimmy Wakely - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1446475
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/17409222
MusicBrainz: Jimmy Wakely - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/0b8f67b3-b1d8-4d7a-8317-9d2e7e1cb277
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