In the late 1950s, Jimmie Rodgers became one of the most beloved male vocalists with his warm voice and gentle country-pop style. The song "Kisses Sweeter than Wine," released in 1957, is a perfect example of his success. The song was written by Paul Campbell and Joel Newman, which were pseudonyms for Pete Seeger and Lee Hays of the folk group The Weavers. The melody was inspired by a traditional Irish folk song called "Drimmin Down." "Kisses Sweeter than Wine" was written by Pete Seeger and Lee

Jimmie Rodgers is one of the foundational pillars of American music. He was mixing blues, yodeling and jazz into his brand of country music. There have been a few who have transformed the sound and the stylistic possibilities since then. But, none as impactful. That country music began as an amalgamation of many different styles is telling in this day and age of AI and neo-yee-haw. My version pales in comparison to Jimmie’s. Go check it Mean Mama Blues sometime. It is a triumph of horn and woodw

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30K views · 1K reactions | Truly one of a kind, the yodeling country singer known as “The Singing Brakeman” Jimmie Rodgers. A real legend and pioneer of country music. | Hillbilly Talk with Shane and Melody | Facebook