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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, lyricist, songwriter, Vocal group

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 42 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D9VB-0086 10-in. 1/11/1949 Candy kisses Elton Britt ; Skytoppers String band, with male vocal solo and accordion composer  
Victor D9VB-0988 10-in. 3/24/1949 Candy kisses Fontane Sisters ; Charles R. Grean Female vocal trio, with instrumental ensemble composer  
Victor D9VB-1258 10-in. 4/8/1949 Rainbow in my heart Elton Britt ; Skytoppers Male vocal solo, with string band composer  
Columbia RHCO4201 10-in. 7/31/1950 Don't be afraid to love me George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, composer, lyricist  
Columbia RHCO4202 10-in. 7/31/1950 I know you'll never change George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia RHCO4372 10-in. 11/24/1950 Somebody robbed my beehive George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia RHCO4373 10-in. 11/24/1950 I love no one but you George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia RHCO4374 10-in. 11/24/1950 Broken candy heart George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia RHCO4375 10-in. 11/24/1950 I wish I may, I wish I might George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO40377 10-in. 1/16/1949 Rainbow in my heart George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, composer, lyricist  
Columbia CO40378 10-in. Please don't let me love you George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO40379 10-in. 1/16/1949 Candy kisses George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, composer, lyricist  
Columbia CO40691 10-in. 4/13/1949 Put all your love in a cookie jar George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, songwriter  
Columbia CO40692 10-in. 4/13/1949 Room full of roses George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO41681 10-in. 8/26/1949 I love everything about you George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO41682 10-in. 8/26/1949 Ring on your finger George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO41683 10-in. 8/26/1949 Cry-baby heart George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO41684 10-in. 8/26/1949 Why in heaven's name George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, songwriter  
Columbia CO42813 10-in. 2/3/1950 Greedy fingers George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO42814 10-in. 2/3/1950 Angel mother George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO42819 10-in. 2/3/1950 Lucky seven George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
Columbia CO42820 10-in. 2/3/1950 You win the bride George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, composer, lyricist  
Columbia CO42821 10-in. 2/3/1950 So far George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist, composer, lyricist  
Columbia CO42822 10-in. 2/3/1950 Warm hands, cold heart George Morgan and Dolly Good Mixed vocal duet, with string band vocalist, Vocal group  
Columbia CO45773 10-in. 4/16/1951 Tennessee hillbilly ghost George Morgan Male vocal solo, with string band vocalist  
(Results 1-25 of 42 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Morgan, George," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332563.

Morgan, George. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332563.

"Morgan, George." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332563

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