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Patsy Cline (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer.
Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia, United States, she received her first contract as a country singer in 1953 and, despite her short life, would become one of the most influential singers in the history of American popular music. Cline was the last name of her first husband, Gerald Cline, a construction industry mogul, whom she married in 1953 and divorced in 1957.
That same year, Cline married Charles Allen Dick, who worked as a linotype operator for the Winchester Star. They had a daughter, Julia Dick (b. 1958), and a son, Allen Randolph Dick (b. 1961).
Cline rocketed to fame after she performed her breakthrough hit “
Walkin’ After Midnight” (1957) on the Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts, written by Don Hecht and Alan Block. She became a mainstay on the country music showcase Grand Ole Opry in 1960. Though she began her career recording rockabilly, it became clear that Cline’s voice was best suited for pop/country crossover tunes, especially love songs. Some signature songs are “Crazy” (written by Willie Nelson but forever linked to Cline), “She’s Got You”, “I Fall To Pieces” and Don Gibson’s “Sweet Dreams”.
On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline and her brother were involved in a head-on car collision. The impact of the accident threw Patsy through the windshield, nearly killing her. Suffering from a jagged cut across her forehead that required stitches, a broken wrist, and a dislocated hip, she spent a month in the hospital. When she left the hospital, her forehead was still visibly scarred.
Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia, United States, she received her first contract as a country singer in 1953 and, despite her short life, would become one of the most influential singers in the history of American popular music. Cline was the last name of her first husband, Gerald Cline, a construction industry mogul, whom she married in 1953 and divorced in 1957.
That same year, Cline married Charles Allen Dick, who worked as a linotype operator for the Winchester Star. They had a daughter, Julia Dick (b. 1958), and a son, Allen Randolph Dick (b. 1961).
Cline rocketed to fame after she performed her breakthrough hit “
Walkin’ After Midnight” (1957) on the Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts, written by Don Hecht and Alan Block. She became a mainstay on the country music showcase Grand Ole Opry in 1960. Though she began her career recording rockabilly, it became clear that Cline’s voice was best suited for pop/country crossover tunes, especially love songs. Some signature songs are “Crazy” (written by Willie Nelson but forever linked to Cline), “She’s Got You”, “I Fall To Pieces” and Don Gibson’s “Sweet Dreams”.On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline and her brother were involved in a head-on car collision. The impact of the accident threw Patsy through the windshield, nearly killing her. Suffering from a jagged cut across her forehead that required stitches, a broken wrist, and a dislocated hip, she spent a month in the hospital. When she left the hospital, her forehead was still visibly scarred.
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Strange
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Why Can't He Be You
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So Wrong
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Walking After Midnight
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Three Cigarettes In An Ashtray
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Faded Love
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ryanismygod wrote:
this is country music. that crap on the radio is just top 40/pop with a twang. =)
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MsRebeccaKing wrote:
Sorry, VASINGER, but I do hate country music, especially the mainstream nonsense. Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash are exceptions.. they remind me more of soul singers.
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vihreakuolema wrote:
She portrayed a sadness and emotion unlike any artist today. When some pop tarlette tries to capture this feeling they just crash and burn, compared to Patsy.
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ephemerau wrote:
sevilmek
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hellfuckyeah wrote:
broke
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okayokejokhey wrote:
HER.
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addaminsane wrote:
Patsy you are truly timeless
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GigiNYC wrote:
Oh, Patsy...why'd you have to leave us so soon?
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VASINGER wrote:
I LOVE COUNTRY MUSIC! And I love Patsy Cline. Any Country haters, stop saying you hate country but make an excuse for Patsy. We're tired of hearing it.
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wellhart wrote:
amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing.
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hunnybunny21 wrote:
patsy cline is a down as chick and i love her.
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Wagon_88 wrote:
Трек Strange - восхитителен! в нем просто все круто - и вокал и эти проигрыши - класс=) Когда услышал эту песню подумал что это Shirley Bassey. Действительно жаль, что нельзя услышать все это вживую..
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mikebelto wrote:
Dolly Parton just released a collector’s box set full of photos and unreleased tracks! She’s a country legend and this CD set will make the ultimate Christmas present! Check out more Dolly at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqIGRKAcQE8
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wingkon wrote:
color photo ftw
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SergioG33 wrote:
If you're a fan of female country join my new group The Divas of Country!!
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amyjothewriter wrote:
absolutely my fave female singer....
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bluetooth38 wrote:
Well I have always loved Patsy Cline music, from when I was in my teen's...
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GetMeOuttaHere wrote:
She is a class act that I have adored since I was little!
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Rissacakes wrote:
I positively hate country music, but Patsy is the only exception. There is something so wonderful about the way she sung her songs. There's so much passion in her voice that has obviously lived while she has not, and it's heartbreaking . . . and beautiful. :)
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wingkon wrote:
I Fall to Pieces and Crazy bring back such memories. My parents used to play them when I was like 4.
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