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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jesse Lorenzo Belvin |
| Born | December 15, 1932 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A. |
| Died | February 6, 1960 (aged 27) Fairhope, Arkansas, U.S.A. |
| Occupation(s) | singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1950-1960 |
| Label(s) | Modern Records Dot Records RCA Records |
| Associated acts | Big Jay McNeely The Hollywood Flames The Shields |
Jesse Lorenzo Belvin (December 15, 1932 – February 6, 1960) was an American R&B singer, pianist and songwriter popular in the 1950s, whose success was cut short by his death in a car accident aged 27. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Modern Records was an American Record label formed in 1945 in Los Angeles by the Bihari brothers — Jules, Saul Dot Records was an American Record label and company that was active between 1950 and 1977. RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. Big Jay McNeely (born Cecil James McNeely, April 29 1927, Los Angeles, California) is an American Rhythm and blues The Hollywood Flames were an American R&B vocal group in the 1950s best known for their hit, "Buzz Buzz Buzz" Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 1932 ( MCMXXXII) was a Leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Career
Belvin was born in San Antonio, Texas, and moved with his family to Los Angeles at the age of five. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West In 1950 he joined saxophonist Big Jay McNeely's backing vocal quartet, Three Dots and a Dash, and featured prominently on their record releases. Big Jay McNeely (born Cecil James McNeely, April 29 1927, Los Angeles, California) is an American Rhythm and blues In 1952 he joined Specialty Records. Specialty Records was an American Record label based in Los Angeles Although his early solo records were unsuccessful, his fourth record, "Dream Girl", credited to Jesse & Marvin and featuring Marvin Phillips on saxophone, reached #2 on the R&B charts in 1953.
He was then drafted for a spell in the army, but continued to write songs. His composition "Earth Angel", eventually co-credited to Belvin and Hollywood Flames singers Curtis Williams and Gaynel Hodge after a legal dispute, was recorded by The Penguins, and became one of the first R&B singles to cross over onto the pop charts, selling a million copies in 1954/55. For the "Married with Children" episode see Earth Angel (Married The Hollywood Flames were an American R&B vocal group in the 1950s best known for their hit, "Buzz Buzz Buzz" The Penguins were an American Doo-wop group of the 1950s and early 1960s best remembered for their only Top 40 hit, " Earth Angel
In 1956, he signed a contract with Modern Records, but also continued to sing for other labels under different names. Modern Records was an American Record label formed in 1945 in Los Angeles by the Bihari brothers — Jules, Saul His biggest hit was "Goodnight My Love", which he co-wrote and which reached #7 on the R&B chart. " Goodnight My Love " is a popular song written by John Marascalco and George Motola in 1956. The piano on the session was reportedly played by the 11 year old Barry White. Barry Eugene White (born Barrence Eugene Carter, &ndash) was an American Record producer, Songwriter and Singer. The song became the closing theme to Alan Freed's rock and roll radio shows. Alan Freed (December 15 1921 &ndash January 20 1965 also known as Moondog, was an American Disc-jockey who became
Belvin’s other recordings for Modern were less successful, and in 1958 he recorded on Dot Records with a group, The Shields, who included lead singer Frankie Ervin and guitarist Johnny "Guitar" Watson. Dot Records was an American Record label and company that was active between 1950 and 1977. Johnny "Guitar" Watson ( February 3, 1935 - May 17, 1996) was an American musician whose long career influenced the development Their record, "You Cheated", reached #15 on the US pop charts.
Inspired by his wife and manager Jo Anne to develop his style, he signed to RCA Records in 1959, and immediately had a Top 40 hit with "Guess Who". RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. He also recorded an album, Just Jesse Belvin, developing a more mature and sophisticated sound on ballads. His style was influenced by Nat "King" Cole and Billy Eckstine, and became a model for Sam Cooke and others. Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17 1919 &ndash February 15 1965 known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician Billy Eckstine ( 8 July, 1914 &ndash 8 March, 1993) born William Clarence Eckstein in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh Sam Cooke ( January 22, 1931 &ndash December 11, 1964) was an American gospel, R&B, soul, and He acquired the nickname "Mr. Easy", and the record company began moulding him as a potential crossover star for white audiences.
He recorded a further series of tracks later in the year, with arranger Marty Paich and an orchestra including saxophonist Art Pepper. Martin Louis Paich a/k/a "Marty" Paich (born January 23 1925 in Oakland California, died August 12 1995 in Santa Art Pepper (b September 1 1925, Gardena California &ndash d June 15, 1982, Los Angeles California) born Arthur The songs included soulful covers of standards like "Blues in the Night", "In the Still of the Night", and "Makin' Whoopee", and were issued on the album Mr. " Blues in the Night " is a popular song which has become a Pop standard and can certainly be considered part of the Great American Songbook " In the Still of the Night " is a popular Song written by Cole Porter and published in 1937. "Makin' Whoopee!" is a jazz / Blues Song, first popularized by Eddie Cantor in the 1928 musical Whoopee!. Easy.
However, before the album was issued, and shortly after finishing a performance in Little Rock on a bill with Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, and Marv Johnson, Belvin and his wife were killed in a head-on collision at Fairhope, Arkansas. Little Rock is the Capital and the most populous city of the U Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson Jr ( June 9, 1934 &ndash January 21, 1984) was an American singer Marvin Earl Johnson ( 15 October 1938 – 16 May 1993) was an American R&B and soul Singer, most
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