James O'Gwynn
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.
James O'Gwynn | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Leroy O'Gwynn |
| Born | January 26, 1928[1] Winchester, Mississippi |
| Origin | Winchester, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2011 (aged 82)[2] Hattisburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1958–1962 |
| Labels | D, Mercury, United Artists, Plantation |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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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