About Jimmy C. Newman
Lived 1927 – 2014 (aged 86). Jimmy C. Newman was an American singer, musician, guitarist and songwriter.
Jimmy Yves Newman (August 29, 1927 – June 21, 2014), better known as Jimmy C. Newman (the C stands for Cajun), was an American country music and Cajun singer-songwriter and long-time star of the Grand Ole Opry.
Early life Newman was born near Mamou, Louisiana, United States. That following year, he released his biggest hit, "A Fallen Star", which spent two weeks at number two and also entered the top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart. In 2006, he joined a select group of entertainers who have marked 50 years of Opry membership.
Personal life Newman and his wife made their home on their ranch outside of Nashville near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Death Newman died of cancer, in Nashville, on June 21, 2014. "I Don't Know What I'm Going to Do"
"Cry, Cry, Darling"
"Night Time Is Cry Time"
"Your True and Faithful One"
"Daydreamin'"
"Blue Darlin'"
"God Was So Good"
"Seasons of My Heart"
"Come Back to Me"
"Honky Tonk Tears"
"I've Got You on My Mind"
"A Fallen Star"A
"Need Me"
"Step Aside Shallow Water Let the Deep Sea Roll"
"Bop-a-Hula"
"You're Makin' a Fool Out of Me"
"So Soon"
"Lonely Girl"
"Grin and Bear It"
"Walkin' Down the Road"
"I Miss You Already"
"A Lovely Work of Art"
"Wanting You With Me Tonight"
"Everybody's Dying for Love"
"Big Mamou"
"Alligator Man"
"Of All the Things (You Left)"
"After Dark Affair"
"Bayou Talk"
"Everything"
"D.J. for a Day"
"Angel on Leave"
"Summer Skies and Golden Sands"
"You're Still on My Mind"
"City of the Angels"
"Back in Circulation"
"Artificial Rose"
"Back Pocket Money"
"Bring Your Heart Home"
"Dropping Out of Sight"
The World of Country Music "Louisiana Saturday Night"
"Blue Lonely Winter"
"Sunshine and Bluebirds"
"Born to Love You"B
"Future Farmers of America"
Single Release only, quickly withdrawn after protests from the actual F.F.A. "Boo Dan"
"Three"
"Foolishly"
"Washington, DC"
"I'm Holding Your Memory (But He's Holding You)"
1971 "Is It Really Over"
"Secret Love"
"Not as a Sweetheart (Just as a Friend)"
"Wild Rose"
"Kind of Love I Can't Forget"
"Just Once More"
"Potato Songs"
Sings Cajun "Go Go Song"
single only 1978 "Happy Cajun"
"Sugar Bee"
"Sweet Suzannah"
1980 "Cotton Eyed Joe"
single only 1981 "Louisiana"
Cajun Country 1982 "All My Cloudy Days Are Gone"
1983 "Wondering"
1984 "Passe par tout"
1987 "Laissez les bons temps rouler"
A"A Fallen Star" peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.7 on the R&B chart. B"Born to Love You" peaked at No. 35 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy C. Newman?
American singer (1927-2014)
When was Jimmy C. Newman born?
Jimmy C. Newman was born on 27 August 1927 in Mamou.
When did Jimmy C. Newman die?
Jimmy C. Newman died on 21 June 2014 in Nashville.
What was Jimmy C. Newman's occupation?
Jimmy C. Newman was a singer, musician, guitarist and songwriter.
What nationality was Jimmy C. Newman?
Jimmy C. Newman was American.
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