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Jim Reeves (1923 - 1964), known affectionately as ‘Gentleman Jim’, was a country singer known for his velvety voice. Through his unique style, which fused the laidback style of crooners such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby with country material, he brought country music to a whole new audience. He was also one of the first to bring country music to places outside of America, gaining widespread popularity in Britain, Europe, South Africa and India.
His prolific career was cut tragically short in 1964 by a plane crash. However, even after his death, his popularity did not wane and he continued to have hits some years after his death, with previously unreleased songs and remastered earlier material.
Added 01: One interesting fact was that he recorded an album in Afrikaans for Afrikaners in South Africa. How do I know? I bought the LP many years ago.
His prolific career was cut tragically short in 1964 by a plane crash. However, even after his death, his popularity did not wane and he continued to have hits some years after his death, with previously unreleased songs and remastered earlier material.
Added 01: One interesting fact was that he recorded an album in Afrikaans for Afrikaners in South Africa. How do I know? I bought the LP many years ago.
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doneves wrote:
Fantastic singer with so many beautiful, romantic songs. Miss him a lot
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batinlinda wrote:
Love From Indonesia
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mudugamuwa wrote:
jim reeves never forggotten.....his golden voice soothing me always
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VASINGER wrote:
I'll take Jim Reeves any day over Johnny Cash!
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pearlgray wrote:
always good to hear jim
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davidgeorgea wrote:
A memorable and great singer , sadly missed but he left a great many good songs
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Archie38 wrote:
the 40's ?
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algenon50 wrote:
adios amigo............ i chose this to be played at my dads funeral service 27/8/09............................love you dad....xx
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zucchin wrote:
that advert is a classic tho...
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thailandsongs wrote:
Jim Reeves is the best one of the songs artists of the world that I like.
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Hishmacla wrote:
This guy is one of my Dad's all time favourites - I never really listened to him until now, all cos of an advert I hate to say! Caramel more than velvet...
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Kanixtant wrote:
Don't got no money, don't got no woes...
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marcelodylan wrote:
Dancin', romancin', Always on the go, Sun shinin' down on Mexican Joe
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Cajungrandma wrote:
This is "Real Country" not that country copy cat songs we hear today. What ever happened to be your own voice, not someone else's . The new artists , while having very good voices tend to mimic someone else. Warbling in excess is NOT Country! Jim Reeves was a true Classic. Makes your Heart Melt!!!!!!
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bigfanofmusic wrote:
The very best of classic country including 'Gentleman' Jim can be found in this group Country from the 50s & 60s The rest doesn't matter since they are clearly confused on what is real country and what isn't.
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Feel free to check and join the Country Artist of the Week group. Members vote for their favorite country artists to become the group's "Country Artist of the Week".
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PandaGetSad wrote:
worst song i've ever heard
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raymond07 wrote:
great voice true gentleman sadly missed
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airevac40 wrote:
My folks hooked me on country watching them dance together...
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airevac40 wrote:
many times we listened to Jim while playing cards too broke to go out.
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