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Jim Reeves

Active

1930s - 1960s

Born

August 20, 1923 in Galloway, TX

Died

July 31, 1964 in Nashville, TN

Genre

Country

Styles

Country-Pop Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan Traditional Country

Also Known As

James Travis Reeves
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Jim Reeves

Biography by David Vinopal

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Country singer with a relaxed style and a velvety baritone whose influence lasted long after his early death.
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Album Highlights

  • The Blue Side of Lonesome
    Jim Reeves
    The Blue Side of Loneso …
  • Bimbo
    Jim Reeves
    Bimbo
  • Intimate Jim Reeves
    Jim Reeves
    Intimate Jim Reeves
  • Kimberley Jim
    Jim Reeves
    Kimberley Jim
  • We Thank Thee
    Jim Reeves
    We Thank Thee
  • Anthology
    Jim Reeves
    Anthology
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Artists Moods

  • Amiable/Good-Natured
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  • Laid-Back/Mellow
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  • Sophisticated
  • Wistful

Artists Themes

  • Affection/Fondness
  • Affirmation
  • Other Times & Places
  • Rainy Day
  • Relationships
  • Summer
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • Wisdom
  • Yearning
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