William Orville Frizzell , known as Lefty Frizzell (March 31, 1928 - July 19, 1975), is an American country music singer and honky-tonk singer. A vocalist who set the style of singing "country roads" for the next generation, Frizzell became one of the country's most successful and influential artists throughout his career. He became famous in 1950 after two big hits, and during this decade was a very popular country player. She smoothes the rough side of honor tonk song by sounding longer syllables and singing longer. Therefore, his music became much more mainstream without losing his attitude and honor persona.
Frizzell influenced a number of other country singers, including George Jones, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard, and John Fogerty. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982. After the death of Hank Williams in 1953, Frizzell released many songs charted in the Top 10 of the Song Song of the State. His success did not continue until the 1960s, and after suffering alcoholism, he died at the age of 47.
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Life and career
Early life
William Orville Frizzell was born as the son of a motorcycle taxi driver, the first child of eight children, at Corsicana in Navarro County in Central Texas. During his childhood, his family moved to El Dorado in Union County in southern Arkansas. As a child he is called "Sonny," but then takes the name "Lefty." It is believed they called him "Lefty" because he won a battle in the neighborhood, but it turns out this story is part of a fake publicity show created by his label. Frizzell's greatest influences include blue yodeler Jimmie Rodgers. She started listening to Rodgers's notes since childhood. He started singing professionally before his teens, even earning a place at local radio station KELD El Dorado. Frizzell teenagers are spent singing at nightclubs and radio shows and talent throughout the south. During his tour in Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Las Vegas, he began drawing his own style, formed from artists such as Rodgers, Ernest Tubb, and Ted Daffan.
Starter and musicality
In 1947, 19-year-old Frizzell was arrested for having sex with underage fans. He was married only a year, and full of guilt, he wrote poetry to his wife from his cell; one of which will be his first big record. After being released in late 1949, he was taken away from the music, and returned to the oilfield with his father. However, soon he appeared in the nightclub again. In 1950, he had a permanent job in Big Spring, the Texas nightclub "Ace of Clubs" where he developed dedicated fans. During the show there, Jim Beck, owner of a local recording studio, began to notice Frizzell. Beck deals with several major record labels and maintains connections with many publishers. Impressed by Frizzell's appearance, he invited him to make a free demo in the studio. In April 1950, he intercepted several demos. Frizzell sang his own songs, including "If You Got the Time," which Beck brought to Nashville where he gave it to Little Jimmy Dickens, who did not like the song. However, the producer of Columbia Records, Don Law, heard the cut and liked it. After hearing Lefty at the concert, he signed the singer and recorded it for the first time.
In 1954, Frizzell had a car accident near E.S. Richardson Elementary School in Minden at Webster Parish, Louisiana, where he graduated after leaving Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport en route to a concert in Mississippi. His Cadillac attacked Nash's station car parked at the home of his owner, R. Harmon Drew, Sr., former city judge and later Louisiana Representative Council member. Frizzell apologizes, saying that he hopes to visit Minden again under more favorable circumstances, post the bonds, and take a taxi back to Shreveport, from where he flies to his destination.
Guitar
Frizzell's signature guitar is the 1949 Gibson J-200 (Model SJ-200). Originally built by Gibson Guitar Corporation, it was installed in early 1951 with a custom neck and pickguard by guitarist and innovator Paul Bigsby. In a 2003 interview, Merle Haggard recalled, "When I was a teenager, Lefty took me to the stage [in Pelangi Park in Bakersfield, California] and handed me the guitar - it was the first guitar I played on the professional stage. Over the years has been lent to and featured in Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. In January 2005 it was returned to the Frizzell family. It was then sold at auction by Retrofret, at a asking price of $ 350,000. Merle Haggard bought the guitar and remained part of his property.
Success
"If You Got Money (I Got the Time)" became a two-sided big success in 1950 after it was released. The b-side that became Frizzell's song wrote to his wife who was grieved from the prison, "I Love You A Thousand Ways." The songs made him a star and within two years, he has gone to register 13 Top 10 Country Hits. In 1951, he perfected his vocal style and refined his guitar skills. He started working with a core group of Dallas-based studio musicians, including pianist Madge Suttee. In early 1951, he formed Western Cherokees, led by Blackie Crawford, and soon they became the main band for live and recording sessions. During his early career, Lefty was in the studio extensively, recording singles. The third "I Want Always With You Always" is # 1 for 11 weeks.
By the middle of 1951, Frizzell had become the only person who could be considered fit to the popularity of Hank Williams; he even toured with Williams. "There are enough stories on the tour to fill the book..." Frizzell once said, though he never told them. He has three other Top 10 hits in 1951; "Mom and Dad's Waltz," Travelin 'Blues, "and hit # 1" Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses). "In 1952, he was a very popular stage player and was in heavy demand, including in The Grand Ole Opry and The Louisiana Hayride several times throughout 1950. Hits continued throughout 1952, with" How Long It Takes (To Stop Loving You ), "" Do not Stay Away ('Until Love Is Cold)', 'Forever (And Always)', and 'I'm An Old, Old Man (Try'n'a Live While I Can)'.
Despite his tremendous success, things started to get worse for Frizzell. He fired his manager and band, and joined the Grand Ole Opry, however, he quit soon after. Even though he made a lot of money, he spent most of it. He started working with Wayne Raney, but the session was considered a failure. He suffered a car accident in 1952, moved to Los Angeles in early 1953, and earned a place in the Town Hall Party. His songs began to get worse, there was only one song that went into the Top 10 that year, and in early 1954, he reached the Top 10 for the last time in five years.
Decline
After having several hits in the mid to late 1950s, he felt burned and had little energy for his career. He became frustrated because Columbia Records did not release what he thought was his best material, so he stopped writing and recording songs. He toured extensively. Deciding on a change, he started working at Nashville's Cedarwood Publishing Company in 1959 with Jim Denny. Top 10 Frizzell's first hit of the year came with "The Long Black Veil" in mid 1959. He moved to Nashville in 1960 after the Town Hall Party closed, and began touring and recording more and more, scoring a few small hits. The last big bang Lefty came in 1964 with a # 1 hit "Saginaw, Michigan" and earned him a Grammy nomination. The following year, "She's Gone, Gone, Gone" was her last Top 20 hit.
Past year and death
Frizzell starts the downward spiral after he develops a debilitating alcohol problem. He recorded many songs, but Columbia only released very little. Due to the decline in record sales, he began to perform less. The worsening sales record caused more drinking. In 1968, he recorded with June Stearns as Agnes and Orville. In early 1972, he left a Columbia record and signed a contract with ABC Records. Despite the recent signing and growing interest in recording the album and performing at the concert, sales are still declining. She soon developed high blood pressure, and did not want to take medication for disturbing the worsening alcoholism. His appearance changed drastically and his voice deteriorated. In 1972, Frizzell was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and his song "If You've Got the Money" earned him the Grammy Hall of Fame Award. This success and money began to pay for his growing dependence on alcohol. On July 19, 1975, at the age of 47, Frizzell died of a major stroke. Because of his alcoholic way, he sees at least 20 or 30 years older. She is buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Despite a disappointing final for one of the country's most legendary players, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October 1982, posthumously.
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Inheritance and influence
Frizzell's singing style influenced many singers, especially Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Keith Whitley. In addition, he is widely known for his songwriting talents. In the preface to Frizzell's biography by his younger brother David Frizzell, Merle Haggard said, "Lefty's impact on country music is not even measurable.... No one can handle a song like Lefty, he will hold on to every word until he finally decides to drop it and take the next one Most of us learn to sing to hear it. "
Stoney Edwards recorded "Hank and Lefty Raised My Country Soul," a tribute to Hank Williams and Frizzell, written by Dallas Frazier. It reached the Top 40 in 1973.
George Strait recorded Sanger D. Shafer's song "Lefty's Gone" on the album Something Special . In addition, Willie Nelson's 1977 album, To Lefty From Willie is a tribute to Frizzell and is composed entirely of cover versions of Frizzell songs. Frizzell was inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is also at the Rockabilly Hall of Fame with his son, Crockett Frizzell. Frizzell is ranked 31st in CMT's 2003 40 Biggest Men in the Land of Music .
Fellow Texan Roy Orbison is a big fan of Frizzell's voice, and in 1988, as part of Traveling Wilburys, he chose the name "Lefty Wilbury" in honor of his musical hero.
Maine singer/songwriter, David Mallett, puts Frizell's "Saginaw, Michigan" on his 2014 album The Horse I Rode In On .
His younger brother, David Frizzell, is also a country singer. Her biggest hits were in 1982, "I Will Hire Wino (To Adorn Our Home)" and "You Are the Reason God Made Oklahoma", a 1981 duet with Shelly West. Youngest brother, Allen Frizzell follows in the footsteps of his brother in the country's farm. He is an opening player for Dottie West. He also married Shelly West, daughter of Dottie West. Allen also played with Keith Whitley. He now plays gospel country music.
In 2006, J.D. Crowe and The New South released the album Lefty's Old Guitar . The song "Lefty's Old Guitar" was written about his Gibson J-200 habit.
Daryle Singletary refers Frizzell in his song "Is not It The Truth" on an album of the same name, released by Giant Records in 1998.
In 2015, Brennen Leigh released the album "Brennen Leigh singing Lefty Frizzell," distributed by South Central Music.
Discography
Country Count number number
- "If You Got Money (I Got the Time)" (1950)
- "I Love You A Thousand Ways" (1950)
- "I Want Always With You" (1951)
- "Always Too Late (With Your Kisses)" (1951)
- "Give Me More, More, More More (From Kisumu)" (1952)
- "Saginaw, Michigan" (1964)
See also
- Jim Beck
Note
References
- Cooper, Daniel. (1998). "Lefty Frizzell". In The Encyclopedia of Country Music . Paul Kingsbury, Ed. New York: Oxford University Press. pp.Ã, 184-6. Lpdiscography.com
- Frizzell, David. (2011) "I Love You A Thousand Ways: The Lefty Frizzell Story". California: Santa Monica Press, 2011.
External links
- "If You Have Money, I Have a Time" video on YouTube
- Guitar Lefty Frizzell
- Frizzell in Country Music Hall of Fame
- Lefty Frizzell in Find Mausoleum
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