Duo Country et Rockabilly US, Jimmy & Johnny comprenaient: Jimmy Lee & Johnny Mathis. En 1954, ils obtiennent un contrat avec le label Chess sous le nom de Jimmy and Johnny. Malgré un hit, le duo se séparera rapidement et, après une tentative de duo de  Jimmy Lee avec Wayne Walker, le contrat ne sera pas renouvellé. En 1955, Jimmy Lee décide de continuer à tourner sous le nom de Jimmy and Johnny. Pour ce faire, et pendant presque deux ans, son frère Lynn deviendra Johnny. Ils enregistreront pour Decca grâce à Webb Pierce et accompagneront durant une année Faron Young en tournées. Après le départ de Lynn, le duo original se reformera pour quelques sessions pour Decca, D, Vin et Republic Records. Depuis Johnny Mathis a continué en solo chez United Artists Records.

US Country and Rockabilly duo, Jimmy & Johnny included: Jimmy Lee & Johnny Mathis. In 1954, they obtain a contract with the Chess label under the name of Jimmy and Johnny. In spite of a hit, the duo will separate quickly and, after an attempt at duo of  Jimmy Lee with Wayne Walker, the contract will not be renouvellé. In 1955, Jimmy Lee decides to continue to turn under the name of Jimmy and Johnny. With this intention, and during almost two years, his Lynn brother will become Johnny. They will record for Decca thanks to Webb Pierce and will accompany during one year Faron Young in tour. After the departure of Lynn, the original duo will be reformed for some sessions for Decca, D, Vin and Republic Records. Since Johnny Mathis continued in solo at United Artists Records.

Talents : Jimmy : Singer, Songwriter, Guitar - Johnny : Singer, Songwriter, Guitar

Style musical : Traditional Country, Rockabilly, Hillbilly Bop

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Sweet Singing Daddy (1956) (Jimmy & Johnny)

Til The End Of The World (1956) (Jimmy & Johnny)

Sweet Love On My Mind (1956) (Jimmy & Johnny)

What 'cha Doin' To Me (1957)  (Jimmy & Johnny)

I CAN'T FIND THE DOOR KNOB (1958) (Jimmie & Johnny)

My Little Baby (1959) (Jimmy & Johnny)

KNOCK ON WOOD (1961) (Jimmy & Johnny)

Years in activity :

1910 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2000

DISCOGRAPHY

78 t. & Singles

1954 SP FEATURE 1092 (US) . Jimmy LEE & Johnny MATHIS with Abe Manuel & The Louisiana Hillbillies - If You Don't Somebody Else Will  / I'm Beginning To Remember
1954 78 t. CAPITOL 3012 (US) . Don't Forget To Remember (JIMMIE & JOHNNY) / Open For Trade (Jimmy LEE)
1954 SP CAPITOL F3012 (US) . Don't Forget To Remember (JIMMIE & JOHNNY) / Open For Trade (Jimmy LEE)
09/1954 78 t. & SP CHESS 4859 (US) . Jimmy LEE & Johnny MATHIS - If You Don't Somebody Else Will  / I'm Beginning To Remember
1955 78 t. & SP CHESS 4862 (US) . Jimmy LEE & Johnny MATHIS - Can't You, Won't You / The Fun Is Over
01/1956 78 t. DECCA 29772 (US) . Sweet Singing Daddy  / Trust Me
01/1956 SP DECCA 9-29772 (US) . Sweet Singing Daddy  / Trust Me
05/1956 78 t. DECCA 29954 (US) . Til The End Of The World / Another Man's Name
05/1956 SP DECCA 9-29954 (US) . Til The End Of The World / Another Man's Name
10/1956 SP DECCA 9-30061 (US) . Sweet Love On My Mind / Imagination
04/1957 SP DECCA 9-30278 (US) . Here Comes My Baby / Don't Give Me That Look
08/1957 SP DECCA 9-30410 (US) . What 'cha Doin' To Me / I'll Do It Everytime
06/1958 SP D 45-1004 (US) . JIMMIE & JOHNNY  - I Can't Find The Door Knob / Keep Telling Me
10/1959 SP D 1089 (US) . My Little Baby / All I Need Is Time
02/1961 SP TNT TNT-184 (US) . Don't Call Me, I'll Call You (JIMMIE & JOHNNY) / Two Empty Arms (JIMMIE & JOHNNY & The Jades)
04/1961 SP REPUBLIC 2014 (US) . Knock On Wood / Let Me Be The One






Acetate

19?? Acetate - (Collector CD 4446 (#31) / White Label LP 8896 (#13)) Nobody Knows Where I Go

Album

08/1997 CD BEAR FAMILY BCD 15771 (GER) IF YOU DON'T, SOMEBODY ELSE WILL - JIMMY & JOHNNY - Don't Forget To Remember / Wait A Minute Baby / If You Don't, Somebody Else Will / I'm Beginning To Remember / Flying / All Day Long / Can't You, Won't You / The Fun Is Over / Dear Mr. Disc Jockey / Love Me (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER) / Lips That Kiss So Sweetly (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER) / Sweet Singing Daddy / Trust Me / 'til The End Of The World / Imagination / Another Man's Name / Sweet Love On My Mind / Here Comes My Baby / Don't Give Me That Look / I'll Do It Everytime / What'cha Doin' To Me / I Can't Find The Door Knob / Keep Telling Me / Look What Love Will Do / I Ain't Worried About Tomorrow / My Little Baby / All I Need Is Time / Let Me Be The One / Knock On Wood / If You Don't, Somebody Else Will / I'm Beginning To Remember / Lips That Kiss So Sweetly (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER) / Love Me (JIMMY LEE & WAYNE WALKER).

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