Jimmy LEE

Chanteur Rockabily US né James Walton Fautheree, le 11 avril 1934, à Smackover (Arkansas). Il débutera sa carière discographique sous le nom de Jimmy pour le label Capitol de 1951 à 1953. En 1954, il obtient un contrat avec le label Chess sous le nom de Jimmy and Johnny avec son ami Country Johnny Mathis. 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. Jimmy Lee a aussi enregistré pour Vin Records sous le nom de Johnny Angel et pour Paula, Lodema, Little Ritchie & Town House Records sous le nom de Jimmy Fautheree. Il est décédé le 29 juin 2004.(Thank You à 55houstonring)
US Rockabily singer born James Walton Fautheree, April 11, 1934, in Smackover (Arkansas). It will begin its discographic carière under the name of Jimmy for the Capitol label from 1951 to 1953. In 1954, it obtains a contract with the Chess label under the name of Jimmy and Johnny with his friend Country Johnny Mathis. 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. Jimmy Lee also recorded for Vin Records under the name of Johnny Angel and Paula, Lodema, Little Ritchie & Town House Records under the name of Jimmy Fautheree. He is deceased on June 29, 2004.
Talents : Singer, Songwriter, Guitar
Style musical : Traditional Country, Rockabilly, Hillbilly Bop

I AIN'T WORRIED ABOUT TOMORROW I CAN'T FIND THE DOOR KNOB LOOK WHAT LOVE WILL DO LOVE ME (with Wayne WALKER)

1951	SP CAPITOL 1509 (US)	.	Love Is Hard To Hunderstand / I Keep The Blues All The Time
1951	SP CAPITOL 1709 (US)	.	Go Ahead And Go / Knocking On Your Front Door
1951	SP CAPITOL 1924 (US)	.	Lips That Kiss So Weetly / I've Got A Broken Heart
1952	SP CAPITOL 2051 (US)	.	Suspense / Warm Warm Kisses
1952	SP CAPITOL 2153 (US)	.	I'm Diggin' A Hole To Bury My Heart / Kisses By Mail
1952 ?	SP CAPITOL 2320 (US)	.	Blowin' And Goin' / Mistakes
1953	SP CAPITOL 2491 (US)	.	How About A Date / Cryin' Won't Change My Mind
1954	SP FEATURE 1092 (US)		JIMMY & JOHNNY - If You Don't Somebody Else Will / I'm Beginning To Remember
1954	SP CAPITOL 3012 (US)		Don't Forget To Remember (JIMMIE & JOHNNY) / Open For Trade
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)	.	JIMMY & JOHNNY - Can't You, Won't You / The Fun Is Over
1955	SP CHESS 4863 (US)	.	Jimmy LEE & Wayne WALKER - Lips That Kiss So Sweetly / Love Me

Lee, Jimmie



Full name Jimmie Lee Fautheree. Born in Smackover, Ark. Died in 2004.

References:
Article in issue 108 (2006) of American Music Magazine.

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Original Releases

Date & Source	Label & Number	V	Titles {& References to LP/CD List}	As By	Matrix Numbers
1952/Aug. 9 Bb c&w rev.	Capitol F2153		I'm Diggin' A Hole To Bury My Heart {h} Kisses By Mail	2 2	45-9220 45-9222
1953/Jan. 24 Bb c&w rev.	Capitol F2320		Blowin' And Goin' Mistakes	2 2	45-10769 45-10767
1958 (est.)	Vin 1004		Teen-Age Wedding {a,b,c,e,f,g,i} Baby It's Love {d,e,g,j,k,l}	3 3	S-125 S-124
1959/Feb. 2 Bb pop rev.	Vin 1010		Look What Love Will Do {g,i} I Ain't Worried About Tomorrow {g,i}	1 1	S-202 S-203
1963/Dec. BMI clear.	Towne House THR 101-45		Nobody Knows Where You Go Please Talk To My Heart Taffy Town Goin' Steady	2 2 4 4	THR EP 101 THR EP 101 THR EP 102 THR EP 102

References in "As By" Column:

1. as by Jimmie Lee
   
2. as by Jimmy Lee
   
3. as by Johnny Angel
   
4. by Fran Powers
   

Other Notes:

• SEE ALSO: Jimmy & Johnny; Jimmy Lee & Wayne Walker
  

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Collector-Oriented Compilation LPs and CDs Containing Tracks

a.	Ace CH 98 (lp)	Ace Story, Vol. 4
b.	Ace (U.S.) 2026 (cd)	The Greatest Rockabillies
c.	Ace (U.S.) 2026 (lp)	The Greatest Rockabillies
d.	Hydra BLK 7714 (lp)	Teenage Dance Party, Vol. 3
e.	Knockville 4401 (lp)	Rock And Roll for Collectors, Vol. 2
f.	P-Vine PCD 1892 (cd)	Ace Records: The Greatest Rockabillies Of The 50's
g.	Rock & Country 1019 (lp)	Vin Rock And Roll
h.	Rockafeller US 7007 (lp)	Rock And Roll, The Untold Story, Vol. 7: Hillbilly Roundup
i.	Westside WESA 809 (cd)	The Vin Story 1958-61
j.	Westside 812 (cd)	Mark Lamarr's Ace Is Wild
k.	White Label WLP 8801 (lp)	Rock And Rhythm
l.	Zomboco 3 (cd)	Real Rare Rockabilly, Vol. 3