Jimmy Arthur Ordge
Jimmy Arthur Ordge | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1935 Donalda, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | July 1, 2016 Edmonton, Alberta |
| Genres | Rockabilly, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 1961–1981 |
| Labels | Quality Records, Decca Records, Apex Records, Damon Records, MCA Coral, Royalty Records, Dore Records[1] |
James "Jimmy" Arthur Ordge (1935 - July 1, 2016)[2] was a Canadian country music recording artist.
Ordge scored two Canadian Number-One country singles with his 1967 release “Irena Cheyenne” and his 1970 release “The Ballad of Muk Tuk Annie”. He was a Country Male Vocalist of the Year nominee for the Juno Awards of 1978.[3] His 1981 Doré Records single release, “Stay Away From Jim”,[4] made the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 89 on July 24, 1981.[5]
Honours[]
In 2021 Ordge was inducted posthumously into the Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame.[6]
Notable recording[]
- “Easy Rockin Chair”, Quality Records (1961)
- “Irena Cheyenne”, Decca Records (1967)
- “The Ballad of Muk Tuk Annie” Damon Records (1970)
- “Stay Away From Jim” Dore Records (1981)
References[]
- ^ "Jimmy Arthur Ordge". Discogs.
- ^ "James ORDGE Obituary (2016) - Edmonton, AB". Edmonton Journal – via www.legacy.com.
- ^ "CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC FAMILY, LOST ONE OF ITS TRUE PIONEERS". Royalty Records Inc.
- ^ "Jimmy Arthur Ordge – Stay Away From Jim (1981, Vinyl) - Discogs". Discogs.
- ^ https://www.billboard.com/music/jimmy-arthur-ordge/chart-history[dead link]
- ^ "Royal Hotel performer into Alberta music hall of fame". MooseJawToday.com.
External links[]
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Categories:
- Musicians from Alberta
- Canadian country musicians
- Canadian rockabilly musicians
- 1935 births
- 2016 deaths
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