Songbook, Jimmy Wakely

 
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Jimmy Wakely song book
Songbook, Jimmy Wakely
Jimmy Wakely song book
Jimmy Wakely song book

Songbook, Jimmy Wakely

Object number2002.146.01
Date1943
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionJimmy Wakely songbook, "Round Up." The songbook provides the music and lyrics to 23 of Wakely's songs along with a short biography of Wakely. The front cover of the songbook is pink and has three different pictures of Wakely, two of them with a horse and the back cover of the songbook is an advertisement for Southern Music Publication.

    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.
    Status
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