Also known as James Witherspoon
US-amerikanischer Blues- und Jazz-Sänger
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Jimmy Witherspoon (* 8. August 1923 in , Arkansas; † 18. September 1997 in Los Angeles, Kalifornien), eigentlich James Witherspoon, von seinen Fans einfach Spoon genannt, war ein US-amerikanischer Blues- und Jazz-Sänger. Im Laufe seiner Karriere soll er an über 200 Alben beteiligt gewesen sein. Zu seinen Hits gehören Blues Around the Clock, Some of My Best Friends are the Blues und Blue Spoon.
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Jimmy Witherspoon (August 8, 1920 - September 18, 1997) was an American blues singer. James John (Jimmy) Witherspoon, also known by the nickname “Spoon”, was a versatile "blues shouter" who achieved commercial success and critical acclaim in the genres of blues, jazz, and rhythm and blues. His 1947 recording “Ain’t Nobody’s Business” was a hit in 1949 and became his signature song. His date of birth is usually given as August 8, 1923 <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Jimmy+Witherspoon">Read
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