John Edwards memorial collection, 1929-1933.

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John Edwards memorial collection, 1929-1933.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27188972

Recordings of Jimmie Davis's Victor-Bluebird masters, recorded between 1929 and 1933 in studios in Memphis, Charlotte, Dallas, Camden, N.J., and Chicago. Accompaniment on the cuts varies from Davis's own solo guitar to a large number of backup instruments and musicians, including, on a few cuts, the yodeling of the 1930s singing cowgirl Patsy Montana.

7 sound recordings.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7240929

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Montana, Patsy

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Country performer. Born October 30, 1908. Died May 3, 1996. Real name: Rubye Blevins. Popular performer and recording artist, recognized for her cowgirl image and western style performances, including yodeling. Best known for her 1935 hit "I Want To Be A Cowboy's Sweetheart," which became the first million-seller for a female country & western performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Patsy Montana; 1984 June 9; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Jun...

Victor-Bluebird Records.

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Davis, Jimmie, 1899-2000

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Jimmie Davis (1899- ), Anglo-American country singer and songwriter from Louisiana, whose style was deeply influenced by early country music star Jimmie Rodgers. One of the first "hillbilly" singers to be signed by Decca, Davis had a long career as a singer and songwriter, including "You Are My Sunshine," as well as serving two terms as the governor of Louisiana. From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1929-1933. WorldCat record id: 27188972 Composer of "Yo...