James O'Gwynn
American country singer-songwriter (1928–2011)
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James Leroy O'Gwynn (January 26, 1928 – January 19, 2011) was an American country music singer. Between 1958 and 1962, he recorded for the D Records and Mercury labels, charting six times on the Hot Country Songs charts. His work on the D Records label was produced by Pappy Daily, best known for producing George Jones.
Born
January 26, 1928[1]
James Leroy O'Gwynn
January 26, 1928[1]
OriginWinchester, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 2011 (aged 82)[2]
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
GenresCountry
James O'Gwynn | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Leroy O'Gwynn January 26, 1928[1] |
| Origin | Winchester, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2011 (aged 82)[2] Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1958–1962 |
| Labels | D, Mercury, United Artists, Plantation |
O'Gwynn's highest-peaking single came during his Mercury career, when he reached No. 7 with "My Name Is Mud." None of his other singles afterward made the charts, and he moved among several labels, including United Artists Records and Plantation Records.[3]
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country[1] | ||
| 1956 | "Losing Game" | — |
| 1958 | "Talk to Me Lonesome Heart" | 16 |
| "Blue Memories" | 28 | |
| 1959 | "How Can I Think of Tomorrow" | 13 |
| "Easy Money" | 26 | |
| 1961 | "House of Blue Lovers" | 21 |
| 1962 | "My Name Is Mud" | 7 |
