George Morgan

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

= 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-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
Columbia	CO45774	10-in.	4/16/1951	Waltzing by the Ohio	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band and chorus	vocalist, songwriter
Columbia	CO45775	10-in.	4/16/1951	My heart keeps telling me	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band and mixed vocal chorus	vocalist
Columbia	CO45777	10-in.	4/16/1951	My baby lied to me	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist, songwriter
Columbia	CO47123	10-in.	10/26/1951	Mansion over the hilltop	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal chorus	vocalist
Columbia	CO47124	10-in.	10/26/1951	Cry of the lamb	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band and vocal chorus	vocalist, composer, lyricist
Columbia	CO47125	10-in.	10/26/1951	You're a little doll	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist
Columbia	CO47126	10-in.	10/26/1951	Almost	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist
Columbia	CO47808	10-in.	4/11/1952	Every little thing rolled into one	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist
Columbia	CO47809	10-in.	4/11/1952	Be sure you know	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist
Columbia	CO47810	10-in.	4/11/1952	Whistle my love	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist
Columbia	CO48299	10-in.	8/9/1952	One-woman man	George Morgan	Male vocal solo, with string band	vocalist
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 November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332563.

Morgan, George. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/332563.

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