James Booker, the ‘Black Liberace,’ Celebrated in New Doc: Dr. John @akadrjohn, Allen Toussaint @AllenToussaint and more honor eccentric New Orleans #NOLA great. http://nola.tw/KY
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James Booker, the ‘Black Liberace,’ Celebrated in New Doc: Dr. John @akadrjohn, Allen Toussaint @AllenToussaint and more honor eccentric New Orleans #NOLA great. http://nola.tw/KY
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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/05/2012
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1899 - Jimmie Davis was born on this day. Country and gospel singer, and former Governer from Beech Springs, Louisiana. He was a professor of history, and appeared on the 'Louisiana Hayride' show. Davis recorded for Decca Records for decades and released over 40 albums. He was best known for penning and singing 'You Are My Sunshine'. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He died on November 5, 2000 at the age of 101. |