Jimmie Rodgers: Reflections on the Musical Genius of The Singing Brakeman - The Birthplace of Country Music
Jimmie Rodgers: Reflections on the Musical Genius of The Singing Brakeman - The Birthplace of Country Music
Sep 8, 2017
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Jimmie Rodgers The Singing Brakeman
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THE SINGING BRAKEMAN [1929 Version] - Jimmie Rodgers
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Who was Jimmie Rodgers? The Father of Country Music! 🎶 But calling him that barely scratches the surface. At 13, he chose railroad work over school. He became a brakeman, learning blues from the African American "Gandy dancers" who laid the tracks. He absorbed Scottish fiddles, Irish ballads, Alpine yodels, and German polka from the immigrants flooding through Meridian, Mississippi. In just 6 years (1927-1933), he recorded over 100 songs. He created the "Blue Yodel." He laid the blueprint for c
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Who was Jimmie Rodgers? The Father of Country Music! 🎶 But calling him that barely scratches the surface. At 13, he chose railroad work over school. He became a brakeman, learning blues from the African American "Gandy dancers" who laid the tracks. He absorbed Scottish fiddles, Irish ballads, Alpine yodels, and German polka from the immigrants flooding through Meridian, Mississippi. In just 6 years (1927-1933), he recorded over 100 songs. He created the "Blue Yodel." He laid the blueprint for c
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In the late 1950s, Jimmie Rodgers became one of the most beloved male vocalists with his warm voice and gentle country-pop style. The song "Kisses Sweeter than Wine," released in 1957, is a perfect example of his success. The song was written by Paul Campbell and Joel Newman, which were pseudonyms for Pete Seeger and Lee Hays of the folk group The Weavers. The melody was inspired by a traditional Irish folk song called "Drimmin Down." "Kisses Sweeter than Wine" was written by Pete Seeger and Lee
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In the late 1950s, Jimmie Rodgers was one of the most popular pop singers in America, known for his folk, pop, and country fusion style. He created a series of gentle, romantic hits. However, the song "Water Boy" was a dramatic exception, showcasing a deeper side of his vocals. (Note: There are two famous artists named Jimmie Rodgers. This song was performed by the pop singer Jimmie Rodgers (born 1933), not the country legend Jimmie Rodgers (1897-1933).) "Water Boy" is a traditional folk song, o
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Jimmie Rodgers (born James Charles Rodgers, September 8, 1897 – May 26, 1933) was an American singer-songwriter and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920s. Widely regarded as "the Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive rhythmic yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler". He has been cited as an inspiration by many artists, and he was inducted into multiple hall of fames. #countrymusic | Daily Historical Pictures and Video
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