Sheet Music, Jimmy Wakely

 
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Sheet Music, Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely sheet music
Jimmy Wakely sheet music

Sheet Music, Jimmy Wakely

Object number2002.010.01
Date1950
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionJimmy Wakely sheet music. "Fool's Paradise" by Hal Blair and Lynn Farr. Cover is red with a picture of Wakely and a picture of Margaret Whiting on the right side. On the left side is a drawing of a musical note and across the top is the title in red lettering. The music was copyrighted by Fairway Musical Corporation in 1950.

    James Clarence Wakeley, better known as Jimmy Wakely, was born in Mineola, Howard County, Arkansas on February 16, 1914. He was a country western singer and actor. From 1930s-1950s, he released records, appeared in several western movies with most major studios, appeared on radio and television, and had his own series of comic books. He appeared in over 65 films and TV episodes. Wakely died on September 23, 1982 in California.
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