Jimmy Smith and his Texans Born:  April 8, 1914 Died:  March 23, 2002 Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame (1985) WSB Barn Dance WGST Atlanta, GA

About The Artist Along about 1953, Jimmy Smith had already been in the music business about 16 years. Jimmy didn't have the typical musical background; he once had jobs such as digging holes and running a steam shovel and bulldozer in the construction business. Jimmy got his first break from a fellow by the name of John Elder. His influence in music was the legendary blue yodeler, Jimmie Rodgers. Back then he was recording for RCA Victor and some recordings included songs like: Angel From East Tennessee Curb Service I'll Love You Tomorrow First Choice Jimmy was also a featured act on the WSB Barn Dance out of Atlanta, Georgia for several years and also did some television work over WSB-TV. Around mid-1953, he had his own radio show over WGST in Atlanta, Georgia and was said to have some plans for more television work. Credits & Sources Cowboy Songs No. 27; July 1953; American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT. Cowboy Songs No.28; September 1953, American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT.

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Recordings (78rpm/45rpm)   Dixiana Rec. No. Side Song Title   107 A Does He Love You Like I Do   107 B It Ain't No Fun To Say I Told You   RCA Victor Rec. No. Side Song Title   47-4863 A Angel From East Tennessee   47-4863 B First Choice   47-5088 A Curb Service   47-5088 B I'll Love You Tomorrow   47-5200 A Don't Apologize   47-5200 B Those Sparkling Eyes Of Yours