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Dec 22, 2011 velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular and enduring recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating. According to reeves historian larry jordan, who wrote the 2011 book jim reeves. On the tour with him were the anita kerr singers, chet atkins and bobby bare. Now, in this truly intimate and scrupulously wellresearched biography, author larry jordan takes you virtually day by day through jims life. Unlike todays crop of country music singers, some of whom even have to resort to lipsyncing during their live shows, jim reeves was a singers singer. Dec 24, 2018 velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating. Larry neal jordan born october 11, 1952 is an american magazine publisher and journalist, syndicated radio show producer, and book author. Country music people magazine says rarely can a book have been as eagerly anticipated as larry jordans jim reeves. He talks about who wrote it, how it came to be written, why jim recorded. Ive also released some new music on jim over the years on the voicemasters label, but until now had. Theres one with ray price, jim reeves, and ernest tubb.

Now, in this truly intimate and scrupulously wellresearched 672page biography, author larry jordan tells an engrossing story, taking you virtually day by day through jims life. Country music people magazine says rarely can a book have been as eagerly awaited as larry jordans jim reeves. A commercial newspaper publisher from the age of 15, jordan is best known as a biographer of american country and western music star jim reeves. Billboard magazine reports though the author is a reeves fan, he didnt put the singer on a pedestal. Now, in this truly intimate and scrupulously wellresearched biography, the kindle version the equivalent of the 672page printed book, author larry jordan sets the record straight, dispelling rumors and misinformation that have swirled around reeves for. Crash claimed jim reeves 50 years ago the tennessean. However, according to larry jordan, author of the 2011 biography, jim reeves. Hear a fascinating, intelligent 35 minute interview with larry jordan, author of the. Now, in this intimate and scrupulously wellresearched 672page biography, author larry n. Aug 20, 2011 velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular and enduring recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating.

The crash details he uncovers are fascinating, as are his tales of. Now, in this truly intimate and scrupulously wellresearched biography, the kindle version the equivalent of the 672page printed book, author larry jordan sets the record straight, dispelling rumors and misinformation that have. More than 11 years in the writing, this riveting bio is. Over 11 years in the writing, this riveting bio is based on hundreds of. Whether you have already bought and read my new book, jim reeves. A blog by larry jordan, author of the new 672page book, jim reeves. Jul 25, 2014 released in 2011, larry jordan s jim reeves. His untold story, provi des f ascinat ing an d detailed notes on each song. Jan 01, 2011 velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular and enduring recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating.

As anyone could tell you who had the pleasure of attending one of jim s concerts, the answer is an emphatic yes. Bithday wish to gentleman jim hanne and mogens jensen august 20, 2018, 4. The dvd album may be found in record shops, on on the internet. Since the 2cd, 144minute documentary is an adjunct to the book, many fans choose to order both products, but unfortunately we cannot combine shipping because they have different points of.

Since the 2cd, 144minute documentary is an adjunct to the book, many fans choose to order both products, but unfortunately we cannot combine shipping because they have different points of origin. Jim reeves last trip to europe occurred in april 1964 and i have a very detailed, day by day account of it. Dec 24, 2018 larry jordan put decades of his own life into researching and writing this book, and no one ever has or ever will tell the story of the great jim reeves in as detailed and engrossing a fashion. Jordan sets the record straight, dispelling rumors and misinformation that have swirled around reeves for decades. Known as gentleman jim, his songs continued to chart for years after his death. A tribute to country crooner jim reeves on the 50th. Thousands of reeves fans have expressed surprise at the intimate, youarethere feel of the book. Reeves bestloved songs as well as some obscure recordings that will be new to you, stripped them down to get rid of some of the original instrumentation and remastered jims voice for. His untold story, this scenario is rebutted by eyewitnesses known to crash investigators who saw the plane overhead immediately before the mishap and confirmed that reeves was not upside down. Larry jordan, author of the new 672page book, jim reeves.

The life and times of country musics greatest singer by larry jordan at barnes. Larry jordan ronnie pugh is widely recognized as probably the most preeminent country music historian in nashville, was with the country music foundation for years, has turned up in countless. His untold story, which got up as high as about 12,000 in amazons sales rank out of more than 7 million books. Now, in this truly intimate and scrupulously wellresearched biography, the kindle version the equivalent of the 672page printed book, author larry jordan sets the record straight, dispelling rumors and misinformation that have swirled. In the great jim reeves, voicemasters which has premiered so many new and previously unreleased songs by jim and producer larry jordan, have taken many of mr. As anyone could tell you who had the pleasure of attending one of jims concerts, the answer is an emphatic yes. This is my spot on the web to interact with readers of my new book on jim reeves. Velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating. In 2011, after years of research, i published a 672page book called jim reeves. His untold story is an exhaustive 672 pages study into reeves life and death. Apr 04, 2012 larry jordan, author of the new 672page book, jim reeves.

Larry jordan put decades of his own life into researching and writing this book, and no one ever has or ever will tell the story of the great jim reeves in as detailed and engrossing a fashion. Hear a fascinating, intelligent 35 minute interview with larry jordan, author of the awardwinning book, jim reeves. Obviously, youre a jim reeves fan, or you wouldnt have arrived on this page. I also won a hollywood book award and an award from the arsc. More than 11 years in the writing, this riveting bio. Jim took two of his musicians leo jackson and dean manuel and chet brought two kenny butrum and henry strezlecki. Velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular and enduring recording stars, he was one of the most fascinating. With records charting from the 1950s to the 1980s, he became well known as a practitioner of the nashville sound. Even though my book is virtually a day by day account of his fascinating life based on more than 500 interviews plus jims own diaries and private correspondence there were photos i couldnt run, and stories i couldnt tell, simply due to space. Feel free to pose your questions or submit your comments. Over 11 years in the writing, this riveting bio is based on hundreds. More than 11 years in the writing, this riveting bio is based on hundreds of interviews with the. Larry jordan ronnie pugh is widely recognized as probably the most preeminent country music historian in nashville, was with the country music foundation for years, has turned up. His untold story, or are contemplating its purchase, i realize you may have questions about it.

Velvetvoiced jim reeves was not only one of the worlds most popular and endu. James travis reeves august 20, 1923 july 31, 1964 was an american country and popular music singersongwriter. Reeves bestloved songs as well as some obscure recordings that will be new to you, stripped them down to get rid of some of the original instrumentation. In fact, i once saw an interview with him on tv possibly done by david frost in which he recounted how he was getting nowhere as a lounge singer until one night someone asked him to. Was jim reeves as good in person as he sounded on record. Ive spent many years researching the life of jim reeves, and recently released a 672 page biography on him which runs about 314,000 words.

Now, in this truly intimate and scrupulously wellresearched biography, the kindle version the equivalent of the 672page printed book, author larry jordan sets the record straight, dispelling rumors and misinformation that. Now, in this truly intimate and scrupulously wellresearched biography, author larry jordan sets the record straight, dispelling rumors and misinformation that have swirled around reeves for decades. Jim reeves by larry jordan, 9780615524306, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. More than 11 years in the writing, this riveting bio is based on hundreds of interviews with the people who knew jim best, as well as his personal.