James O'Gwynn died early this morning,Jan. 19th, at the hospital in Hattiesburg, MS after a battle with pneumonia,complicated by severe COPD.
He will be buried in Waynesboro, MS. Funeral arrangements not known as of this writing.
James was born January 26th, 1928 in Winchester, Mississippi and raised in Hattiesburg.
James was known as “The Smilin’ Irishman” and placed six songs on the country music charts between 1958 and 1962.
His last charted song was his biggest single. “My Name Is Mud” peaked at # 7 in 1962.
From Shirley Johnson (via Country Music Classics)
Singing In The Jungle
Easy Money
James O'Gwynn and Billy Deaton - Never published Before - Collection Imperial)
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He will be buried in Waynesboro, MS. Funeral arrangements not known as of this writing.
James was born January 26th, 1928 in Winchester, Mississippi and raised in Hattiesburg.
James was known as “The Smilin’ Irishman” and placed six songs on the country music charts between 1958 and 1962.
His last charted song was his biggest single. “My Name Is Mud” peaked at # 7 in 1962.
From Shirley Johnson (via Country Music Classics)
Singing In The Jungle
Easy Money
James O'Gwynn and Billy Deaton - Never published Before - Collection Imperial)
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.
Click to enlarge
(Cowboy Song 1959, Country Song Roundup 1959 - Collection Imperial)
7 commentaires:
Thanks Uncle Gil! This man had a lotta spark and a good George Jones influence. Very enjoyable - had me boppin' around the breakfast table!
Sad news. One of the greatest voices in country music.
By the way, I have a new blog: http://tmn2011.blogspot.com/
Thank you SO MUCH for this wonderful tribute to my Daddy who is now a part of God's country band and I'm sure he was so happy to see all his music buddies he has missed so much!
Carol Murdock
Sincere condolences to you and yours.
Your father will be missed by all fans of pure country music.
What A shame Condolences to the family and bon voyage Jim! Thanks sharing your music with us!
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I love his music. He was so great and had such a great voice. One of my favorites.
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