May 26, 2021

May 26th. Remembering Jimmie Rodgers (September 8, 1897 – May 26, 1933), first country music superstar, famed for his “Blue Yodels” and a big influence on generations of country, blues and pop artists. His recordings are widely available (notably on the great Bear Family “The Singing Brakeman” 6-CD set) so BACM have not issued any themselves. However he spawned many imitators and his songs have been widely recorded by others, appearing on innumerable BACM CDs and 24 of these lesser known interpretations appear on our “Following In The Footsteps Of Jimmie Rodgers” CD.

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JIMMIE RODGERS Various Artists. B.A.C.M. 387

CURLEY BRADLEY Sings Jimmie Rodgers & Other Classics (1933-34). With The Ranch Boys . BACM CD 672

FRANKIE MARVIN – Sings Jimmie Rodgers & Others. BACM CD668

Gene Autry – Sings Jimmie Rodgers. BACM CD 665