Post by TomLine on Oct 15, 2018 6:11:57 GMT -5
TRIBUTE TO SONNY JAMES
by Tom Lineaweaver
by Tom Lineaweaver
Jimmie Hugh Loden (May 1, 1928 – February 22, 2016), known professionally as Sonny James, was an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, "Young Love". Dubbed the "Southern Gentleman" for his congenial manner, his greatest success came from ballads about the trials of love. James had 72 country and pop charted releases from 1953 to 1983, including an unprecedented five-year streak of 16 straight Billboard #1 singles among his 26 #1 hits. Twenty-one of his albums reached the country top ten from 1964 to 1976. James was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1961 and co-hosted the first Country Music Association Awards Show in 1967. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_James
Sonny James was one of my favorites. His music was played everywhere, whether Country stations or MOR stations. I sincerely hope you enjoy the songs I selected for this tribute.
We start with one Sonny is most known for, it's his first #1 song...
Empty Arms...
I'll Never Find Another You...
Endlessly...
Running Bear...
Since I Met You Baby...
Bright Lights, Big City...
That's Why I Love You Like I Do...
Little Band Of Gold...
My Love...
First Date, First Kiss, First Love...
Take Good Care of Her...
I Love You More and More Everyday...
Empty Arms...
I'll Never Find Another You...
Endlessly...
Running Bear...
Since I Met You Baby...
Bright Lights, Big City...
That's Why I Love You Like I Do...
Little Band Of Gold...
My Love...
First Date, First Kiss, First Love...
Take Good Care of Her...
I Love You More and More Everyday...
If you liked this tribute to Sonny James, please go out and buy his music.