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The Jordanaires
Genre(s) Christian, country, rock and roll
Years active 1948 (1948) - Present
Associated acts Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Cash
Website www.jordanaires.net
Members
Gordon Stoker
Ray Walker
Curtis Young
Louis Nunley
Former members
Bill Matthews
Bob Hubbard
Monty Matthews
Culley Holt
Hoyt Hawkins
Neal Matthews, Jr.
Don Bruce
Hugh Jarrett
Duane West

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Musical career

The group formed in 1948, with members Bill Matthews (first tenor), Bob Hubbard (second tenor/lead), Bill's brother Monty Matthews (baritone), Culley Holt (bass), and pianist Bob Money. Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. After three years, Money was replaced by new pianist Gordon Stoker. This lineup lasted until 1952; at that time, Bob Hubbard was drafted and was replaced by Hoyt Hawkins. Later that year, Monty and Bill Matthews left. Hawkins switched to baritone, and new lead Neal Matthews, Jr. was recruited. Neal Matthews Jr ( October 26, 1929 – April 21, 2000) was an American singer Don Bruce came in as a new first tenor; however, he was drafted the next year. The group narrowed to a quartet, with Stoker taking over as first tenor.

The lineup changed again in 1954, with Cully Holt leaving and new bass Hugh Jarrett (later a disc jockey) coming in. Bill Allen (aka "Hossman" or "Hoss" born William Trousdale Allen III, December 3, 1922, Gallatin Tennessee Jarrett remained until 1958; at that time, he was replaced by Ray Walker. See Ray Walker (Australian rules footballer for the Footscray footballer Ray Walker (born March 16, 1934) is a This lineup, consisting of Gordon Stoker, first tenor and manager, Neal Matthews, Jr., second tenor and lead, Hoyt Hawkins, baritone, and Ray Walker, bass, would be the group's most stable lineup, lasting throughout the 1960s and 70s. Neal Matthews Jr ( October 26, 1929 – April 21, 2000) was an American singer See Ray Walker (Australian rules footballer for the Footscray footballer Ray Walker (born March 16, 1934) is a

The group changed again in 1982, when Hoyt Hawkins died. His replacement was Duane West, formerly of Sonny James' backup group, the Southern Gentlemen. Sonny James (born James Loden on May 1, 1929 in Hackleburg Alabama) is an American Country music singer and songwriter The lineup remained constant for another two decades, with West leaving due to illness in 1999 (he died in 2002). His replacement was Louis Nunley.

Neal Matthews died the next year. He was replaced by new lead Curtis Young.

Hugh Jarrett died at 78 on May 31, 2008, from injuries sustained in an auto accident in March.

with Elvis Presley

One Sunday afternoon in 1955, the Jordanaires played a show in Memphis with Eddy Arnold. Richard Edward Arnold (known as Eddy Arnold) ( May 15, 1918  &ndash May 8, 2008) was an American Country music They had just completed the "Eddy Arnold Show" for TV and were in Memphis, publicizing the series. The Jordanaires sung "Peace In The Valley" on the show that afternoon. "Peace in the Valley" is a 1939 song written by Thomas A When the show was over, a young man, blond, quiet and courteous, with plenty of combed-back hair, came backstage to meet them. He was Elvis Presley, a young, practically unheard of singer, just getting his start in the area. There were a few polite exchanges, then Elvis said, "If I ever get a recording contract with a major company, I want you guys to back me up. " He was on "Sun Records" at that time. Sun Records was a Record label based in Memphis, Tennessee, starting operations on March 27 1952.

On January 10, 1956, Elvis recorded his first session for RCA with Scotty, Bill and D. J. . That day, "I Got A Woman", "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Money Honey" were recorded. " I Got a Woman " was a career-defining song for American R&B musician Ray Charles when released as a single in December of 1954. " Heartbreak Hotel " is a Rock and roll song performed by Elvis Presley, with Bill Black ( bass) Scotty Moore ( For the State of Shock song see Money Honey (State of Shock song " Money Honey " written by Jesse Stone, was the True to his word, Elvis asked his new label RCA Victor if The Jordanaires could appear on the recordings. The next day Gordon Stoker was called by Chet Atkins to do a session with a new-kid, named Elvis. Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins ( June 20, 1924 &ndash June 30, 2001) was an influential Guitarist and Record producer RCA had also just signed "The Speer Family". Chet asked Gordon to sing with Ben and Brock Speer so he could use them. On that day, "I'm Counting On You" and "I Was The One" made history by being the first recording session that Elvis did with vocal background. By April 1956, "Heartbreak Hotel" was No. " Heartbreak Hotel " is a Rock and roll song performed by Elvis Presley, with Bill Black ( bass) Scotty Moore ( 1. After having done several more recording sessions in New York with Scotty, Bill and D. J. , Elvis flew to Nashville on April 14, 1956, to record "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You". " I Want You I Need You I Love You " is a popular song written by Maurice Mysels and Ira Kosloff, and most famously performed by Elvis Presley Gordon was called again, to sing a vocal trio with Ben and Brock. After the session, Elvis took Gordon aside and told him (not knowing, at the time, why all the Jordanaires were not there) that he had wanted "The Jordanaires". This time, Stoker saw to it - and Elvis used the Jordanaires on nearly every one of his recording sessions for the next 14 years. At a time when no backing musicians, producers, or engineers received a name recognition on any records, Elvis insisted that he have "with the Jordanaires" on the label of his records. The reflected glory was enough to earn the Jordanaires "Group of the Year" awards well into the Beatles era.

They also appeared in Elvis' movies, and on many of his landmark television appearances.

Awards

Musical influence

The Jordanaires have been one of country music's premier backup vocal groups, working with artists such as Patsy Cline, Johnny Horton, Ferlin Husky, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Dolly Parton, Red Foley, Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson, and George Jones. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Patsy Cline (b Virginia Patterson Hensley September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American Country Johnny Horton ( April 30, 1925  &ndash November 5, 1960) was an American Country music singer who was most famous Ferlin Husky (born December 3 1925 in Flat River Missouri) is an American singer who has become well-known as a country - pop Virginia Wynette Pugh, known professionally as Tammy Wynette ( May 5, 1942 - April 6, 1998) was an American country music singer-songwriter Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938, in Houston Texas) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter Ernest Jennings Ford ( February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) better known by the Stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American Country music Singer / Songwriter, Author, actress Clyde Julian "Red" Foley ( June 17 1910 – September 19 1968) was a Country music Singer. James Travis "Jim" Reeves ( August 20 1923 &ndash July 31 1964) was an American country and Pop singer Willie Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Actor. George Glenn Jones (born September 12, 1931 in Saratoga Texas) is an award-winning American Country music singer known for his long list of They also served as backup vocalists for pop music artists such as Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Connie Francis and Julie Andrews. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure SUP YALL This is about the singer/actor For other uses see Steve Lawrence (disambiguation. Eydie Gorme (alternative spelling Eydie Gormé; born Edith Gormezano August 16, 1931) is an American Singer credited heavily Connie Francis (born December 12, 1938 in Newark New Jersey) is an American Pop singer best known for international hit songs Dame Julie Elizabeth Andrews, DBE (born Julia Elizabeth Wells on October 1 1935) is an award-winning English Actress

They are best known across the world as the backup vocalists for a number of Elvis Presley's hit singles, with whom they performed for more than fifteen years and backed up on well over 100 different songs (singles and album cuts, on television and in a number of films). In addition to singing backup for other musicians, the group toured extensively around the world plus they recorded a number of music albums on their own, They continue to record: "On The Jericho Road", A Friend We Have in Jesus and others. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or Music tracks distributed to the public

Specials Guests

The Jordainaires have been appreciated by a whole new generation and performed with many modern recording artists as well as recent sessions with Country music legends.

Appear on multable tracks of Johnny Cash's 1978 album "I Would Like To See You Again. "

See also

External links

References

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