About Charley Jordan
Lived 1890 – 1954 (aged 63–64). Charley Jordan was an American singer-songwriter, musician, singer and guitarist.
Spinal injury In 1928, Jordan was shot in the spine, this was due to his extramusical career as a bootlegger. This gave him a long term disability and caused him to walk with crutches thereafter (which can be seen in the few photographs of Jordan available).
Jordan died of pneumonia or violence in 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Discography A partial discography is available online.
Songs "Big Four Blues" "Got Your Water On Blues" "Crazy With the Blues" "Dollar Bill Blues" "Honeysucker Blues" "Hunkie Tunkie Blues" "I Couldn't Stay Here" "Just a Spoonful" "Keep It Clean" "Raidin' Squad Blues" "Stack O'Dollars Blues"
Compilations 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 1, 1930 - 1931 - Document 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 2, 1931 - 1934 - Document 1992 - Charlie Jordan Vol. 3, 1935 - 1937 - Document 2004 - The Essential Charley Jordan - Classic Blues
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charley Jordan?
American musician (1890–1954)
When was Charley Jordan born?
Charley Jordan was born in 1890 in Pulaski County.
When did Charley Jordan die?
Charley Jordan died on 15 November 1954 in St. Louis.
What was Charley Jordan's occupation?
Charley Jordan was a singer-songwriter, musician, singer and guitarist.
What nationality was Charley Jordan?
Charley Jordan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charley Jordan. https://biography.guide/charley-jordan/
MLA: "Charley Jordan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charley-jordan/.
Chicago: "Charley Jordan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charley-jordan/.
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