Jimmy Martin
James Henry Martin (August 10, 1927 – May 14, 2005) was an American bluegrass singer and musician, known as the "King of Bluegrass". |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 10, 1927 (Hancock County), Died May 14, 2005 (Nashville)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1950 - 1971
Roles Represented in DAHR: guitar, vocalist
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Recordings (Results 51-71 of 71 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | NA 3235 | 1/14/1954 | Happy on my way | Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 3236 | 1/14/1954 | I'm working on a building | Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 3237 | 1/14/1954 | A voice from on high | Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 3238 | 1/14/1954 | He will set your fields on fire | Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9604 | 12/1/1956 | Grand Ole Opry song | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9605 | 12/1/1956 | I'm the boss (of this here house) | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9606 | 12/1/1956 | Dog bite your hide | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 9607 | 12/1/1956 | I'll drink no more wine | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11791 | 10/30/1961 | There ain't nobody gonna miss | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11792 | 10/30/1961 | Little angels in heaven | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11793 | 10/30/1961 | Pretending I don't care | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11794 | 10/30/1961 | Leavin' town | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11795 | 10/30/1961 | Don't give your heart to a rambler | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11796 | 10/30/1961 | God guide our leader's hand | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11797 | 10/30/1961 | Train Forty-Five | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11798 | 10/30/1961 | Mr. Engineer | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11799 | 10/30/1961 | This world is not my home | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 11800 | 10/30/1961 | Drink up and go home | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 16369 | 3/3/1971 | I'd like to be sixteen again | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 16370 | 3/3/1970 | I cried again | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |||
| Decca | NA 16371 | 3/3/1971 | Chattanooga dog | James H. "Jimmy" Martin | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Martin, Jimmy," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/206324.
Martin, Jimmy. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/206324.
"Martin, Jimmy." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Martin, Jimmy - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n93072515
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VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/10033980
MusicBrainz: Jimmy Martin - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/ee850327-b528-4922-93e8-0c59a21ef50e
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