Oral history interview with Jimmie Skinner [sound recording] ; 1975 January 29; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Jan. 29.

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Oral history interview with Jimmie Skinner [sound recording] ; 1975 January 29; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Jan. 29.

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Singer-songwriter Jimmie Skinner recalls the development of his career as a country performer. Discussion includes his childhood; early musical influences; his interest in blues; his songwriting, including the story behind "Doin' My Time"; working as a radio performer; experiences as a traveling performer; his association with Acuff-Rose and working with Fred Rose; and experiences from his recording career, including work with Paul Cohen, Owen Bradley, D Kilpatrick, and Don Pierce.

2 sound cassettes (2 hr., 6 min.)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772227

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Skinner, Jimmie, 1909-1979

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Country music performer. Born April 27, 1909. Died October 28, 1979. Singer-songwriter. Career most active late 1940s-1950s. Recorded for Capitol, Decca and Mercury. His original songs include "Doin' My Time," "Will You Be Satisfied That Way," and "Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello." From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmie Skinner [sound recording] ; 1975 January 29; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Jan. 29. (Country Music Foundation, Library & ...

Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Skinner, Jimmie, 1909-1979

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6z899f7 (person)

Country music performer. Born April 27, 1909. Died October 28, 1979. Singer-songwriter. Career most active late 1940s-1950s. Recorded for Capitol, Decca and Mercury. His original songs include "Doin' My Time," "Will You Be Satisfied That Way," and "Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello." From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmie Skinner [sound recording] ; 1975 January 29; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Jan. 29. (Country Music Foundation, Library & ...