James O'Gwynn
American country singer-songwriter (1928–2011)
James O'Gwynn | |
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Birth name | James Leroy O'Gwynn |
Born | (1928-01-26)January 26, 1928[1] Winchester, Mississippi |
Origin | Winchester, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 2011(2011-01-19) (aged 82)[2] Hattisburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1958–1962 |
Labels | D, Mercury, United Artists, Plantation |
Musical artist
James Leroy O'Gwynn (January 26, 1928 – January 19, 2011) was an American country music singer. Between 1958 and 1962, he recorded for the D and Mercury labels, charting six times on the Hot Country Songs charts. His work on the D label was produced by Pappy Daily, best known for producing George Jones.
O'Gwynn's highest-peaking single came during his Mercury career, when he reached No. 7 with "My Name Is Mud." None of his other singles afterward made the charts, and he moved among several labels, including United Artists Records and Plantation Records.[3]
Singles
Year | Single | Chart Positions |
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US Country[1] | ||
1956 | "Losing Game" | — |
1958 | "Talk to Me Lonesome Heart" | 16 |
"Blue Memories" | 28 | |
1959 | "How Can I Think of Tomorrow" | 13 |
"Easy Money" | 26 | |
1961 | "House of Blue Lovers" | 21 |
1962 | "My Name Is Mud" | 7 |
References
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2.
- ^ "Six-Time Country Music Chart Hitmaker James O'Gwynn Passes Away". That Nashville Sound. 19 January 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
- ^ Wolff, Kurt; Duane, Orla (2000). Country Music: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. pp. 135–136. ISBN 1-85828-534-8.
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