Jimmy Witherspoon Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

James Witherspoon (August 8, 1920 – September 18, 1997) was an American jump blues and jazz singer. == Early life, family and education == Witherspoon was born in Gurdon, Arkansas. His father was a railroad worker who sang in local choirs, and his mother was a piano player. Witherspoon's grandson Ahkello Witherspoon is a cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams. Witherspoon served in the Merchant Marines until 1944. == Career == Witherspoon first attracted attention singing in Calcutta, India, with... [more on Wikipedia]

Jimmy Witherspoon began charting in 1949 with Big Fine Girl.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.