JIMMY & JOHNNY

Duo Country et Rockabilly US, "Jimmy & Johnny" comprenaient: Jimmy Lee & Johnny Mathis. En 1954, ils obtiennent un contrat avec le label Chess sous le nom de Jimmy and Johnny. Malgré un hit, le duo se séparera rapidement et, après une tentative de duo de Jimmy Lee avec Wayne Walker, le contrat ne sera pas renouvellé. En 1955, Jimmy Lee décide de continuer à tourner sous le nom de Jimmy and Johnny. Pour ce faire, et pendant presque deux ans, son frère Lynn deviendra Johnny. Ils enregistrerons pour Decca grâce à Webb Pierce et accompagneront durant une année Faron Young en tournées. Après le départ de Lynn, le duo original se reformera pour quelques sessions pour Decca, D, Vin et Republic Records. Depuis Johnny Mathis a continué en solo chez United Artists Records.
US Country and Rockabilly duet, Jimmy & Johnny included: Jimmy Lee & Johnny Mathis. In 1954, they obtain a contract with the Chess label under the name of Jimmy and Johnny. In spite of a hit, the duet will separate quickly and, after an attempt at duet of Jimmy Lee with Wayne Walker, the contract will not be renouvellé. In 1955, Jimmy Lee decides to continue to turn under the name of Jimmy and Johnny. With this intention, and during almost two years, his Lynn brother will become Johnny. They will record for Decca thanks to Webb Pierce and will accompany during one year Faron Young in tour. After the departure of Lynn, the original duet will be reformed for some sessions for Decca, D, Vin and Republic Records. Since Johnny Mathis continued in solo at United Artists Records. Talents : Jimmy : Singer, Songwriter, Guitar - Johnny : Singer, Songwriter, Guitar
Style musical : Traditional Country, Rockabilly, Hillbilly Bop

I CAN'T FIND THE DOOR KNOB

1954	SP FEATURE 1092 (US)	If You Don't Somebody Else Will / I'm Beginning To Remember
1954	SP CAPITOL 3012 (US)	Don't Forget To Remember / Open For Trade (Jimmy LEE)
09/1954	SP CHESS 4859 (US)	Jimmy LEE & Johnny MATHIS - If You Don't Somebody Else Will / Beginning To Remember
1955	SP CHESS 4862 (US)	Can't You, Won't You / The Fun Is Over
01/1956	SP DECCA 9-29772 (US)	Sweet Singing Daddy / Trust Me
05/1956	SP DECCA 9-29954 (US)	Til The End Of The World / Another Man's Name
10/1956	SP DECCA 9-30061 (US)	Sweet Love On My Mind / Imagination
04/1957	SP DECCA 9-30278 (US)	Here Comes My Baby / Don't Give Me That Look
08/1957	SP DECCA 9-30410 (US)	What 'cha Doin' To Me / I'll Do It Everytime
06/1958	SP D 45-1004 (US)	JIMMIE & JOHNNY - I Can't Find The Door Knob / Keep Telling Me
10/1959	SP D 1089 (US)	My Little Baby / All I Need Is Time
04/1961	SP REPUBLIC 2014 (US)	Knock On Wood / Let Me Be The One

1984 ?

LP 12" BEAR FAMILY (D)

IF YOU DON'T, SOMEBODY ELSE WILL - Don't Forget To Remember / Wait A Minute Baby / If You Don't, Somebody Else Will / I'm Beginning To Remember / Flying / All Day Long / Can't You, Won't You / The Fun Is Over / Dear Mr. Disc Jockey / Love Me (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER) / Lips That Kiss So Sweetly (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER) / Sweet Singing Daddy / Trust Me / 'til The End Of The World / Imagination / Another Man's Name / Sweet Love On My Mind / Here Comes My Baby / Don't Give Me That Look / I'll Do It Everytime / What'cha Doin' To Me / I Can't Find The Door Knob / Keep Telling Me / Look What Love Will Do / I Ain't Worried About Tomorrow / My Little Baby / All I Need Is Time / Let Me Be The One / Knock On Wood / If You Don't, Somebody Else Will / I'm Beginning To Remember / Lips That Kiss So Sweetly (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER) / Love Me (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER).

Jimmy & Johnny Jimmy Lee Fautheree (born 1934 in Smackover, Ark.) and Johnny Mathis (born in Maud, Texas). Mathis periodically left and was replaced as "Johnny" during those periods by Lynn Fautheree, Jimmy's brother.

Source: Jim Hilmar

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Original Releases



Discography is intended to be complete through 1964

Date & Source	Label & Number	V	Titles {& References to LP/CD List}	As By	Matrix Numbers
	Feature 1092		If You Don't, Somebody Else Will I'm Beginning To Remember	2 2
1954/Sept. 4 Bb c&w rev.	Chess 4859		If You Don't Somebody Else Will {m} I'm Beginning To Remember	3 3	U-7672 U-7671
	Chess 4859		If You Don't Somebody Else Will I'm Beginning To Remember	4 4	U-7672 U-7671
1956/Jan. 21 Bb c&w rev.	Decca 9-29772		Sweet Singing Daddy {v} Trust Me	1 1	45-88858 45-88859+
1956/July 7 Bb c&w rev.	Decca 9-29954		Another Man's Name 'Til The End Of The World	1 1	45-89432+ 45-89430
1956/Oct. 6 Bb c&w rev.	Decca 9-30061		Sweet Love On My Mind {i,k,n,r,s,t,u} Imagination	1 1	45-100348 45-89431+
1957/Aug. 12 Bb c&w rev.	Decca 9-30410		What 'Cha Doin' To Me I'll Do It Everytime	1 1	45-102915+ 45-102914+
1958/June 30 Bb pop rev.	D 45-1004		I Can't Find The Door Knob {a,e,f,g,h,j,l,n,p} Keep Telling Me	5 5	1008 1009
1959/Oct. 5 Bb pop rev.	D 1089		My Little Baby {b,c,d,q} All I Need Is Time	1 1	1208 1209
1961/Apr. 17 Bb pop rev.	Republic 2014		Knock On Wood {q} Let Me Be The One	1 1	1041 1040
	[acetate]		Nobody Knows Where I Go {o,w}

References in "As By" Column:

1. as by Jimmy And Johnny
   
2. as by Jimmy Lee & Johnny Mathis With Abe Manuel & The Louisiana Hillbillies
   
3. as by Jimmy Lee And Johnny Mathis
   
4. as by Jimmy & Johnny
   
5. as by Jimmie [!!] And Johnny
   

Other Notes:

• SEE ALSO: Jimmy Lee & Wayne Walker
  

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Collector-Oriented Compilation LPs and CDs Containing Tracks

a.	Ace CH 16 (10-in. lp)	Sleepy La Beef And Friends
b.	Ace CH 18 (10-in. lp)	Kings Of Rockabilly, Vol. 1
c.	Ace CDCH 191 (cd)	Rockabilly Shakeout
d.	Ace CH 191 (lp)	Rockabilly Shakeout
e.	Ace CDCH 218 (cd)	The Fifties: Rockabilly Fever
f.	Ace CDCHD 311 (cd)	Rarest Rockabilly & Hillbilly Boogie ; The Best Of Ace Rockabilly
g.	Ace 45 (lp)	The Best Of Ace Rockabilly
h.	Ace CDCHD 815 (cd)	Them Rockabilly Cats
i.	Bear Family BCD 15623 (cd)	That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 2
j.	Bear Family BCD 16408 (cd)	That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 19 (D/Dart)
k.	Big Tone BT 5705 (cd)	MCA Rockabillies, Vol. 1
l.	Bop BOP- 006 (cd)	Saturday Night On Bop Street, Vol. 6
m.	Chess PLP- 6025/6 (lp)	Just Go Wild And Boppin'
n.	Chief CCD 1156512 [1st] (cd)	Ultra Rare Rockabilly's, Vol. 12
o.	Collector CLCD 4446 (cd)	Rockin' Acetates
p.	Folkline 274- 164 (cd)	Go Kat Go!, Vol. 3
q.	Hop HB-HV 003 (cd)	Hillbilly Hop, Vol. 3
r.	MCA 11119 (cd)	Decca Rock & Roll Collection
s.	MCA 1755 (lp)	Decca Rare Rockabilly, Vol. 1
t.	MCA (England) MCFM 2697 (lp)	Rare Rockabilly
u.	MCA (U.S.) MCL 1504 (lp)	Rockabilly Boogie
v.	Proper PROPERBOX 103 (cd)	From Boppin' Hillbilly To Red Hot Rockabilly
w.	White Label 8896 (lp)	The Acetate Sessions

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