Elsie McWilliams (nee Williamson, June 1, 1896 – December 30, 1985) was a songwriter who wrote for Jimmie Rodgers. McWilliams, even though she is only officially credited with writing twenty songs, actually wrote or co-wrote 39 songs for Rodgers....
McWilliams is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alfred McWilliams (1844–1928), Canadian politician from Prince Edward Island Bill McWilliams (1910–1997), American baseball player Brendan McWilliams (1944–2007), Irish meteorologist...
James Charles Rodgers ((1897-09-08)September 8, 1897 – (1933-05-26)May 26, 1933) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920s. Known as Jimmie Rodgers and widely regarded as the "Father of Country Music",...
The discography of Jimmie Rodgers is composed of 111 songs that spanned the blues, jazz and country music genres. His first recording was made on August 4, 1927, during the Bristol sessions. The sessions were organized by Ralph Peer, who became...
Songs of Jimmie Rodgers is the debut album by Lefty Frizzell, released in 1951. It is a tribute album dedicated to the songs of Jimmie Rodgers.
"In the Jailhouse Now" is an American novelty blues song originally found in vaudeville performances from the early 20th century, The earliest known version was written in 1915 by Totts Davis and Ed Stafford. It later became associated with Jimmie...
American Music is the debut album by American rock band the Blasters, released in 1980. The song "Marie Marie" became a breakthrough hit for Shakin' Stevens in 1980 (from This Ole House). Matchbox recorded the song for their 1980 album Midnite...
Harperville is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in rural Scott County, Mississippi, United States. Harperville is located on Mississippi Highway 35, 9 miles (14 km) north of Forest. Harperville has a post office with ZIP code...
The One and Only is a studio album by Lefty Frizzell released in 1959. The album is the third and last studio album of Frizzell's to be released in the 1950s (when he had his most success). It includes many of his fan favorites and most successful...
The blue yodel songs are a series of thirteen songs written and recorded by Jimmie Rodgers during the period from 1927 to his death in May 1933. The songs were based on the 12-bar blues format and featured Rodgers’ trademark yodel refrains. The...