Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmy mccracklin at the discogs marketplace. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Jimmy mccracklin was the only guy i reached out to who didnt have a new record at the time. Jimmy mccracklin biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Low prices on jimmy mccracklin discography of music albums at cd universe. Born james david walker, he experienced the divorce of his parents when he was still very young and jimmy adopted his stepfathers name, mccracklin. Few blues artists have worn as many hats as lowell fulson. Jimmy mccracklin august, 1921 december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Cracklin, jimmy mccrackin, jimmy mccracklin, jimmy mccraklin, jimmy mckracklin, jimmy mckraklin, jimmy mcracklin, maccracklin.
Over a career that spanned seven decades, he said he had written almost a thousand songs and had recorded hundreds of them. Mccracklin recorded over 30 albums, and earned four gold records. At the age of 89, jimmy mccracklin is still doin it, as the title of his forthcoming 2010 cd states. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted birth date, but since he began recording back in 1945, it seemed reasonable. Keyboard player, singer and hit songwriter mccracklin has been recording since 1945. Mccracklin grew up in missouri, his main influence on piano being walter davis little jimmys dad introduced him to the veteran pianist. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted read full biography. Globe 102 miss mattie left me mean mistreated lover 1945 globe 104 highway 101 baby dont you want to go 1945 globe 109 achin heart street loafin woman 1945 jimmy mccracken. December 20, 2012 in san pablo, california discography, j i m m y mc c r a c k l i n at lucerne blues festival 2007.
Mccracklin originals dog part 1 and get together were minor hits during this period. Jimmy mccracklin 78 rpm discography usa 78 rpm 45worlds. Get all the lyrics to songs by jimmy mccracklin and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. I cant remember the exact circumstances, but i had been a fan of his. His recorded a debut single for globe records, miss mattie left me, in 1945, and street loafin woman in 1946. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The blues singer and songwriter jimmy mccracklin, who has died aged 91, was one of the last survivors of the west coast blues scene of the 1940s to. Singer, songwriter and pianist, born august 1921 in st. Roy head songs top songs chart singles discography. Usa 73 uk 19 australia 3 canada 3 italy 1 jamaica 1 japan 1 unknown country 1. Over a career that has spanned seven decades, he says he has written almost a thousand songs and has recorded hundreds of them. Louis, missouri, august, 1921 san pablo, california, december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, harmonica player and songwriter. The ultimate collection from the delta to the big cities special first edition.
The label was founded by the chess brothers, leonard and phil, who ran the label until they sold it to general recorded tape grt in 1969, shortly before leonards death. Lowell fulson march 31, 1921 march 7, 1999 was an american blues guitarist and songwriter, in the west coast blues tradition. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Jimmy mccracklin covered drown in my own tears, knock on wood, r. All jimmy mccracklin lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Back where you belong by jimmy mccracklin from new soul of jimmy. A full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was still touring, recording, and acting like a much younger man. Louis, missouri, usa, died 20 december 2012 in san pablo, california, usa. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
Jimmy mccracklin and his band, jimmy mccracklin and his blues blasters, the jimmy mccracklin orchestra. Jimmy mccracklin sings, an album by jimmy mccracklin. Checker records is an inactive record label that was started in 1952 as a subsidiary of chess records in chicago, illinois. Jimmy mccracklin originally did looking for a woman, knock on wood, r. In 1967, liberty put him on minit the former new orleans label that had also been purchased by liberty and what followed was a string of soul singles produced by jimmy holiday, jimmy lewis, gene dozier, monk higgins and other productive 60s soul men. Still performing and recording after an incredible sixtyfive years in the music business. Aug 18, 2014 modern records 1950 bw just wont let her go. Jimmy mccracklin, a blues singer and pianist who by his count composed nearly a thousand songs and recorded hundreds, including the 1950s hit the walk, died on thursday in. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Louis, missouri, united states is an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. He also recorded for contractual reasons as lowell fullsom and lowell fulsom. Hes got a massive discography behind him and an even more massive talent for experimentation.
Everyday people ikettesgimme some lovingsweet soul musicson of a preacher mani heard it through the grapevinerespectmedley. Louis missouri is an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. Well i know you heard of suzyq and i know you heard of the chicken too i know you heard of the chachachoo cause the walk is a dance that you can do you just walk, you. Jimmy mccracklin songs top songs chart singles discography. Mccracklin grew up in missouri, his main influence on piano being walter davis little jimmy s dad introduced him to the veteran pianist. After tbone walker, he was the most important figure in west coast blues in the 1940s and 1950s. Find jimmy mccracklin discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Jimmy mccracklin sings by jimmy mccracklin album, rhythm. A full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was. Attempt to assemble a complete list of jimmy mccracklin records. After tbone walker, he was the most important figure in. Songs originally by jimmy mccracklin secondhandsongs. Blues, these boots are made for walkin and other songs. Jimmy mccracklin august, 1921 december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist.
Illustrated jimmy mccracklin discography stefan wirz. Music profile for jimmy mccracklin, born august 1921. Jimmy mccracklin new songs, albums, biography, chart history, photos, videos, news, and more on billboard, the goto source for whats hot in music. Unlike a lot of his bluessinging contemporaries, pianopounding jimmy mccracklin managed to roll with the punches when it came to musical trends and stayed modern when so many others fell by the wayside. A former professional boxer, mccracklin began his singing career in 1945 when he recorded some demos with j.
Dec 20, 2012 a full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was still touring, recording, and acting like a much younger man. Dec 28, 2012 the blues singer and songwriter jimmy mccracklin, who has died aged 91, was one of the last survivors of the west coast blues scene of the 1940s to 60s. Lp40017 lp24017 stinger man jimmy mccracklin 1968 song titles and stereo content not available. Back where you belong by jimmy mccracklin from new soul of jimmy mccracklin. Pianistsinger jimmy mccracklin was born in 1921 in arkansas but raised in st. Louis, missouri, he experienced the divorce of his parents when he was still very young and jimmy adopted his stepfathers name, mccracklin.
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