Jimmy Wakely
James Clarence Wakely (February 16, 1914 – September 23, 1982) was an American actor, songwriter, country Western music vocalist, and one of the last singing cowboys. During the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, he released records, appeared in several B-Western movies with most of the major studios, appeared on radio and television and even had his own series of comic books. His duet singles with Margaret Whiting from 1949–51 produced a string of top seven hits, including 1949's number one hit on the US country charts and pop music charts, "Slippin' Around." Wakely owned two music publishing companies in later years and performed at the Grand Ole Opry until shortly before his death.
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| Full name at birth | James Clarence Wakeley
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| Claim to fame | Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
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| Date of birth | 16 February 1914
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| Place of birth | Mineola, Arkansas, USA
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| Date of death | 23 September 1982
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| Age | 68 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Mission Hills, California
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| Cause of death | Heart Failure
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Occupation | Vocalist, Musician, Songwriter, Actor
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Jimmy Wakely is known for his role in the film Gun Runner (1949) as performer: "Paradise Trail", "Gonna Build A Little Home In Oklahoma".
He is also known for his role in the film The Rangers Ride (1948) as performer: "The Yodeling Ranger", "Are You Ashamed to Call Me Darlin?", "Casting My Lasso to the Sky" / writer: "Are You Ashamed to Call Me Darlin?", "Casting My Lasso to the Sky".
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