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Jimmy Rushing (1901–1972)
James Andrew Rushing was a blues and jazz singer and pianist who was best known as the featured vocalist of the Count Basie and His Orchestra from 1935 to 1948. Jimmy Rushing was known as "Mr. Five by Five" and was the subject of an eponymous 1942 popular song that was a hit for Harry James and others. Born in Oklahoma City on August 26, 1903 into ...
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Born:in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USADied:(age 70) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Soundtrack (11 credits)
Soundtrack (11 credits)
2007
The War
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- A Deadly Calling: November 1943 - June 1944
(2007)
... (writer: "Good Morning Blues")
2003
The Blues
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Road to Memphis
(2003)
... (writer: "Goin' to Chicago Blues")
1994
Baseball
(TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- The National Pastime
(1994)
... (writer: "I Left My Baby")
1993
Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music
(Documentary) (performer: "Take Me Back Baby") / (writer: "Take Me Back Baby")
1978
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #15.208
(1978)
... (writer: "Goin' to Chicago Blues")
The Subject Is Jazz
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 1958) (writer - 1 episode, 1958)
- The Blues
(1958)
... (performer: "Going to Chicago", "I Want a Little Girl", "Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)") / (writer: "Going to Chicago", "Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)")
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Actor (5 credits)
Actor (5 credits)
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Self (8 credits)
Self (8 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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