He has appeared with Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tammy Wynette, Ricky Skaggs, Lee Greenwood, Gary Morris, the Oak Ridge Boys and many many others. Huffman said King, who played dead, was treated and released from a hospital for her hand wound. In the 2006 EIN article, A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion", I observed: Of course his friends knew him from his early days as a child and when he started out as a singer, but this didn't stop the promoters of the "Elvis is alive" conspiracy theory. A couple of songs can be heard at the URLs below. JIMMY ELLIS, LTD., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1975 CONTRACT RARE! Scans of the unofficial CD titled JIMMY ELLIS THE SINGLES. That was December 4, 1998 - The Nightlife Theatre in Nashville, TNwhat a show!!! We were married when I returned to the states. Jimmy Fallon goes "Orion" - Fallon does segment on worst albums he says doNOT buy. Newspaper adverts and reports of his numerous appearances also very much appreciated. Scan of the 8 track cassette release TRUCKS, TRAINS & AIRPLANES on Gusto Records. Her 1978 novel Orion told the story of a rock and roll singer, very much like Elvis, who faked his own death. Learn more about merges. Shipping is at the media rate in the U.S. His voice was similar to Elvis Presley's, a fact which he and his record company played upon, making some believe that some of his recordings were by Presley, or even that Presley had not died in 1977. Support Good Music. Ellis first album appearance for Sun was as an unidentified singer singing duet with Jerry Lee Lewis on ten tracks of the 1978 album Duets (Sun 1011). He once said: you cant make it on someone elses coattail. Copyright the Elvis Information Network. INTERNET DOWNLOADS. Problem is he doesn't play enough ofthe song for the audience to hear. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. We have a limited supply of this1979 hardcover version of the book "Orion" by Gail Brewer-Giorgio. He didnt know anything about computers and web sites so I had a company in Raleigh, NC develop the original site for us. For the musician also known as Orion, see, "Jimmie Ellis and the Appolos: Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch", "U.S. Supreme Court won't review cases of two Alabama death row inmates", "Orion: The Man Who Would Be King review wonderfully weird | Film", "Orion: The Man Who Would Be King (2015)", "British Independent Film Awards 2015: the winners in full", "Sundance Selects acquires 'Orion: The Man Who Would Be King' for US Theatrical release", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimmy_%22Orion%22_Ellis&oldid=1135156032, This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 00:00. Our biography book on Jimmy Ellis is now available here on this website! EIN: The Jimmy Ellis story "lives on". SUBSCRIBE FOR ARTIST + LABEL NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS AND MORE. He released the Country, Rockabilly, and Glory albums in 1980, along with Trio Plus, which featured Orions voice overdubbed on old cuts with Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Charlie Rich. Brewer-Giorgio's novel, Jimmy Ellis' career aspirations, and Shelby Singleton's business converged to create Orion, the masked singer who allowed Jimmy to essentially perform as Elvis Presley for those grief-stricken audiences who wanted to believe he was still alive. That eventually led to Sun Records in Nashville. This is the definitive book on a man with the voice of a King. Ellis recorded an album under his own name, Sometimes Words Just Get In The Way, for a small label in . )more than 20 items including coffee mugs, beer steins, calendars, mouse pad, t-shirts, sweat shirts and clocks, is the only Elvis stylist who nearly 20 years after his tragic death still elicits interest from his fans, is promoted today by a commercial company operating in his name, has several websites devoted to his life and music, had several of his recordings featured on the soundtrack of a number of films, has featured in a number of documentaries about music in the southern states of the USA, is the subject of a documentary film being released in 2015. Artefact from Shelby Singleton's personal collection.conspiracy theorists, note the date! Jimmy was, and still is, my favorite Elvis sound-alike singer. (Jimmy Ellis single on the regional Boblo label - released in 1978 - it is viewed by many as the singer's plea for acceptance in his own right rather than because of his uncanny Elvis-like singing voice). Scans of sleeves and labels would be of real interest as would track listings of further foreign releases. Here is what the website says: ORION: The Man Who Would Be King tells the story of Jimmy Ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as Elvis back from the grave. Thanks for your help! EIN:One of the incredible things about Jimmy and his Orion alter-ego is that there were around 150 bootleg recordings of his studio and live recordings released. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. Copyright the Elvis Information Network. It has hundreds of unseen photos, interviews with musicians and other people close to Jimmy. EIN: Given you have a great singing voice why didnt you pursue a recording/performing career? Watch a fascinating interview in 1979 with both Orion and Gail Brewer-Giorgio promoting his career and Ms Brewer-Giorgio's "Orion" novel, (BTW, the back story to the "Orion" novel, full of dirty dealings, "he says-she says" and legal machinations, is deserving of an article all to itself!). Dradco will release a 6 CD set in 2018 to commemorate the 20th anniversary since Jimmys passing. He travelled to Nashville and tried to break into the music business - but found. If I Can Dream.The internal struggle that Jimmy Ellis had with his Orion alter-ego and his burning desire to record quality music appears to have been ever present. The coffin cover caused a lot of controversy and was replaced. Very soon after Jimmy entered the store, a young black guy came in carrying a sawed off shotgun and demanded money. Boomer on Shelby. The other lady fell to the floor with blood on her and played dead while Jimmy tried to crawl behind a computer desk. When you find it, write your name and date in the logbook. Well, once all the other guys left, Jimmy and I sang until late in the night with me strumming a small red guitar he had borrowed and Jimmy and I singing Elvis and Beatles songs. When Jimmy Ellis decided to give up the horse business and decided to go after a singing career, he sold his horse equipment and formed a company called Jimmy Ellis Productions, INC. Here he sold stock in himself as he needed money before going to L.A. and pursue singing. Are they still available in 2014? James Hodges Ellis (born James Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 - December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. And, after I heard Jimmy, I knew I was not.>. We have just received an intro and preview clip from the up coming documentary "Orion The Movie". Bobby then immediately offered Jimmy a recording contract. A hit record or some fuckin' tour we did that on many a time. Then, he introduced me to Jimmy Ellis, the guy by the tape recorder who had said nothing. Please tell our readers about this and how they can order. The gunman, who police believe is Plantersville resident Jeffery James Lee, then fired twice more in an attempt to blast Ellis a second time as he struggled to find a haven behind a computer desk, Huffman said. Bobby D.: Well, we just had a limited number of the out-of-print CD - Orion Country repressed. The association ended in 1982, and this boxed set includes the very best of the recordings that Jimmy Ellis made for Sun. Many thanks again and all the best for the future. Feb 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Patricia Milligan. This is a fan site. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Click on the LP and 45 rpm records page. That's not a career. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. Similarly, there was an incontrovertible and diametrically opposed outcome for each side. His first two singles were covers of two of the King's former hits, "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky." 5 1969-70' Book Review: 'From Hawaii to Las Vegas' FTD CD Review: 'Young Man with the Big Beat' In-Depth Review: 'Fashion For A King' FTD in-depth Review: The Music of Elvis Presley - Australian Radio Show, Elvis Presley In Concert "downunder" 2006, Graceland - The National Historic Landmark. Orion had several hits on the country music chart, including "Am I That Easy to Forget" (1980), "Rockabilly Rebel" (1981), and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (1981). One of them is Orion's Reborn LP and he plays a snippet of "Washing Machine" written by Jimmy Ellis. $4.00 shipping. Given you have a great singing voice why didnt you pursue a recording/performing career? To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site All LP Albums Now on Sale These Classic LP Albums from Sun Records are new and sealed and will never be made again. I never gave up music and a friend and I played at a local pub for extra money while finishing school. Scheduled for release next year is Jeanne Finlay's intriguing film, Orion: The Man Who Would Be King, and also due for release in 2015 is a radio documentary about southern USA music which includes a segment about the Jimmy "Orion" Ellis story. Many years later, I recorded four songs at Stargem Studios in Nashville, the same studio Jimmy had also recorded at earlier. Oct 7, 2013 - Orion Jimmy Ellis - The Official Web Site. Click on the LP and 45 rpm records page. Love For A Lovely Girl.What A Great Song.BY Lester Brown/ Bob Gibson/ Johdn D Loudermilk. We are told that the documentary is moving along but, as with many projects, monetary donations would be appreciated to help get to completion. He was very generous and good-hearted. We have just received an intro and preview clip of the up coming documentary "Orion The Movie". He was professionally known as Orion, and his double-edged claim to fame was that his natural speaking and singing voice sounded almost exactly like that of Elvis Presley. To see the film clip andmake a donation, pleaseclick on the link below. Even before the Orion phenomenon had really taken off he released a self-penned single on the small Boblo label, I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis. Fittingly, his legend lives on, and quite ironically, both as Jimmy Ellis and Orion! Orion in Sweden Scans of any Jimmy Ellis/Orion release or alternate versions not included on this website would be greatly appreciated. Around the same time, Ellis released another single under his name, "I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis", and an album, By Request Ellis Sings Elvis. Solve the mystery and then use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to the solution coordinates. I miss him a lot! How many Elvis tribute artists have had any unofficial album releases let alone 150 bootleg albums released? Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Orion Records label. [6] His album Reborn, showing the singer emerging from a coffin, was released on gold-colored vinyl on the Sun label in 1978. The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. You can make comments on the tab provided, or on the Orion Facebook Fan Club. [3], On December 12, 1998, Ellis was murdered during a robbery in his store, Jimmy's Pawn Shop. had a stage presence which entranced his fans, did not want want to be an Elvis imitator, for most of his career did not make a living singing and performing Elvis songs, had fans who travelled (often as a family) up to 500 miles to see him perform, is the only Elvis stylist to have had an album replaced due to controversy, is the only Elvis stylist to have a best-selling book published about his persona. Very unfortunately, Jimmy Ellis along with his wife, was killed in December the 12th 1998 by a male robber. Orion recorded a single, Ebony Eyes, for Sun in 1979, which became part of his debut album, Reborn. 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Help us spreadthe word about our cinema releaseby signing up for an ORIONtweetor aFacebookpost here onThunderclap. is the only Elvis stylist to have merchandise and memorabilia released (still sold online in 2014! [1] He attended Orrville High School, where he excelled in baseball, football and basketball. 1. Leave a comment or question, Jimmy Fallon made a mention of Orion and played snippets of Washing Machine on his show Monday, April 7, 2014. There is no media rate for international shipping, but we are covering part of the high shipping cost. Just before noon, he decided to go by his pawn shop to check on things. Jimmy Hodges Ellis (born Jimmy Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 - December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site, http://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2015-viewpoints, http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king. Running time: 86 minutes in full colour. No breach of copyright is intended or should be inferred. The film is being produced by Jeanie Finlay, a British artist and filmaker. Unfortunately, despite the fact that most of the songs he recorded were not covers of Elvis songs, he could not escape the uncanny similarities between their natural voices. Offered here is a two sheet info about the partnership which was presented to the stockholder. 6 1971-1973' Book Review: 'Elvis - The Man & His Music'#100 review: 'Elvis - Aloha Via Satellite: A 40th Anniv Release' Book Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Well, he then said: no, its that guy, pointing to the guy sitting on the bed. How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? Bobby had recorded Otis Redding and Wayne Cochran plus many local bands. Ellis hailed from Orrville, Alabama and began his recording career in 1964. These titles and their eye catching specially made front covers would appear to be exclusively for internet downloads (eg. your own Pins on Pinterest ", and it was rumored that they were alternate takes from Presley sessions (despite featuring an electric rather than string bass). . As Jim Ellis, he released an album in 1987 and continued to tour North America; interestingly, he resumed wearing his mask. Discover (and save!) It was issued on Sun without an artist name, and created a furor because Ellis bore such an uncanny vocal resemblance to Elvis. Find out more about the Orion - Jimmy Ellis story: ***Orion - Jimmy Ellis: The Official Web Site***: (includes news, photo gallery, Books, CDs and DVDs 'For Sale' and 'Free' MP3 downloads), (includes brief Orion biography, worldwide Jimmy Ellis/Orion discography info, bootleg info and gallery of the many different Orion masks), ***Orion Merchandise (available online) from Cafe Press***. Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Directed by Jeanie Finlay. Bobby D.: Actually, I know there are bootleg ones out there, but Im not familiar with all of them. 15 November 1937 Died 8 March 2012 (aged 74) There are at least four artists called Jimmy Ellis: 1) Jimmy Ellis. The album disc was on the record player. He used to say: you can sound like other artists and make it but if you sound like Elvis they dont want to play your records. He then left the store and caught up with his two young friends waiting down the road in a car. : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. The jury recommended Lee be sentenced to life without parole, but the judge sentenced Lee to death. He fired once into her face, killing her instantly and hitting another worker, Helen King, in the hand. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king, A Georgia-based writer,Gail Brewer-Giorgio concocted a tale about a charismatic rock 'n'roll singer,Orion Eckley Darnell,who came to be called 'King' because of his enormous popularity across the world.However. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. iTunes, Amazon) and not physical discs. 17 Comments / Posted by [email protected] in Uncategorized and tagged as. is the only Elvis stylist to have had bootleg material released more than a dozen labels have released around 150 albums of his studio and live material! ***Orion - Jimmy Ellis: The Official Web Site***: (includes news, photo gallery, Books, CDs and DVDs 'For Sale' and 'Free' MP3 downloads), (includes brief Orion biography, worldwide Jimmy Ellis/Orion discography info, bootleg info and gallery of the many different Orion masks), ***Orion Merchandise (available online) from Cafe Press***. His hectic touring schedule as Orion also restricted Jimmy's time to write songs and this must have also added to the frustration with his career. He appeared as Orion Eckley Darnell, the character created August 16, 1977, by a Marietta [Georgia], housewife Gail Brewer-Giorgo. He was professionally known as Orion, and his double-edged claim to fame was that his natural speaking and singing voice sounded almost exactly like that of Elvis Presley. Besides, I had childhood issues that I was not good enough. 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight: 'Elvis In Ottawa' Spotlight & Elvis Interview: 'Elvis: Live at the International' Book Review: Elvis By Special Request '71 At 40 (Book Review): "Kissed By Elvis" Janet Fulton Interview: "ReBooked At The International'- in-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. This is thebookthat started the Orion legend created by Shelby Singleton at Sun Records. Watch the stunning trailer for Orion The Man Who Would Be King. In his insightful interview, Bobby D. reveals what (the real) Jimmy Ellis was like off-stage and covers a range of subjects including: Bobby D. operates the official Jimmy Ellis/Orion website and is a singer himself. Many fans will not be aware of this circumstances. Oh well, it is publicity!! We let Bobby hear the record and he liked it but he said that it was too much like Presley, and he didnt think he could do anything with Jimmy.a huge mistake. A few weeks later, some guys asked me to come down to their room where they were playing music so I decided to go. With an outlandish fictional identity torn from the pages of a pulp novel, the backing of the legendary birthplace of rock n roll Sun Records and a voice that seemed to be the very twin of Presleys himself, the scheme concocted in the months after Presleys death exploded into a cult success and the Elvis is alive myth began. He then dragged the cash register off the counter and got about $135.00 out of it. Im on the upper deck of our cabin in the picture here (see photo above). Then, shortly after Elvis's death, legendary producer Shelby Singleton reconnected with Ellis, signing him to Sun, and creating the myth of Orion, the hero of a book, in which a famous star fakes his own death, and takes himself and his music back the roots. was blessed with a natural singing voice remarkably similar to Elvis. Jimmy was an accomplished songwriter who could write uptempo, slow and country songs as recordings such as the rockin' Washing Machine, poignant ballad It Ain't No Mystery and catchy, toe tapping Some You Win, Some You Lose, attest to. Then he started the tape recorder and put the little microphone down by the record player and sang with the song overlaying Elvis voice with his. Explore. 26th. Bobby D. on YouTube (who does Bobby sound like? Excitement - Orion (Jimmy Ellis) was fun loving, had a great sense of humor, and a great personality. Well, Jimmy finally had enough and took the mask off at a New Years show in the Atlanta area in 1981. Inevitably, being born 10 years after Elvis, his struggle could never be won. Jimmy Ellis (born February 26, 1945 - died December 12,1998) was born in Orrville, Alabama on February 26th of 1945. He loved to have a good time, loved to sing and entertain. Chet came back and said: Bobby, he sounds the same on all of them. His first two singles were covers of two of the Kings former hits, Thats All Right and Blue Moon of Kentucky.. Other LP/CD's Featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Other LP's/CD's featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Other LP & CD's Featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Stargem/Kardina/Southern Tracks Promo Photos. 2) Jimmy Ellis aka Orion. New 2016 DVD release of the award winning documentary on the life and career of Jimmy Ellis. Again, the speculation was that Elvis had sung on the songs, particularly "Save the Last Dance for Me". The film, which had its world premiere at Tribeca and won [], Calling all Orion fans and film supporters. With Jerry Adams, Sharon Attaway Nettleton, Gail Brewer-Giorgio, Boomer Castleman. He said, "Don't worry about it, you don't buy the fuckin records anyway." Sung By . Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: jean-puy.com Jean Puy un peintre fauve Instead of listing Ellis' first album on the label, Singleton printed a question mark. I thought that was an odd question but I said: sure, its Elvis Presley. Thunderclap is a tool that lets a message be heard when you and your friends say it together. EIN: Jimmy Ellis, the person.away from the stage or recording studio. 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight: 'Elvis In Ottawa' Spotlight & Elvis Interview: 'Elvis: Live at the International' Book Review: Elvis By Special Request '71 At 40 (Book Review): "Kissed By Elvis" Janet Fulton Interview: "ReBooked At The International'- in-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. The story of Orion, the singer whose voice bears an incredible likeness to that of Elvis Presley, is an interesting and unusual one to say the least. : Since Elvis' explosion onto the world stage in the mid 1950s there have been countless Elvis tribute artists, imitators, impersonators, stylists and sound-a-likes offering and emulating a watershed musical icon. was courted for a baseball career and a tryout with the Milwaukie Braves but turned it down. So, thats how Jimmy Ellis and I met and became lifelong friends. Once Jimmy signed with Sun Records in Nashville, we drifted apart.me with my career and Jimmy trying to make it in the music industry. This dynamic performer differentiates himself from all others for a number of reasons. For one side, they would quite naturally (and self-directed), psychologically rationalise and morph their needs to maintain internal equilibrium and ongoing personal and social engagement.for the other side his outcome would be economically directed and physically terminal, as his 'what if' life diverted to a course which outwardly may have offered some degree of financial and personal satisfaction, but one which (pragmatically) was also underpinned by a volatile socio-economic environment which could potentially (and did) result in a seriously intense incident or incidents: Jimmy Ellis' new (primary) career as a bail bondsman and pawn shop proprietor would very sadly, very unfairly, result in his violent, premature death on 12 December 1998. The albums were quite popular, and Orion had three Top 70 hits, including Am I That Easy to Forget. He had four minor hits the following year, including the contemporary rockabilly song Crazy Little Thing Called Love, originally recorded by the rock group Queen. 'My voice is both a blessing and a curse' (Jimmy Ellis/Orion during media interview), Controversial Sun Records 1978 Orion 'Reborn' (coffin) album cover. Listeners of Orion were initially split into two camps: those who knew that Orion was Jimmy Ellis just having some fun sounding like Elvis , and others who sincerely believed or wanted to believe that he was truly Elvis coming back on the scene after faking his own death. We put the official web site www.orionjimmyellis.comtogether three months before his tragic death in December 1998. What exactly happened? The label credited the recordings simply to "? 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. He was NOT an impersonator, as he tried desperately to explain. It will be presented at this years Las Vegas Elvis Fest at the LVH formerly the Las Vegas Hilton on July 11th. When Jimmy would come for a visit to my house in the early days, it was like Elvis was comingthere was electricity in the air. He wanted better recording material (new songs) and production sound in other studios but Sun (Shelby Singleton) would not agree. You may also like> Jimmy Barnes Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Wiki, Family Orion to recieve Lifetime Achievement Award in Las Vegas! He also had a great personality with a quick wit. While friends of the singer Jimmy Ellis have speculated that Orion could well have been The King's half-brother. This site is very much a "work in progress" and is being updated all the time. Lets hope this music finds a way out at some other point. And, you wonder if helistened to "Ebony Eyes" and the rest of the LP. . EIN: Jimmys death was tragic! I responded: gosh Jimmy what if I did. Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Masked Man label. Scans of the orange label version of the CD single SUNDAY FATHER on the Lanier Records label. I'm Leavin'.Despite an initially (somewhat) artistically and (somewhat) financially beneficial arrangement for Jimmy Ellis, eventually the combination of an increasingly unfulfilling and unwanted masked career as an Elvis sound-a-like confronted his primal burning desire to be recognised and appreciated as "himself". The . If you have further details on any releases not included or would like to trade Orion recordings or material please drop me an email. James Hodges Ellis (born James Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. I was in a small band named the Catalinas in Macon, GA my hometown and loved music. They were sung in the same style in which Elvis would have sung them. Jim Highley. Ellis continued recording and performing through 1983 as Orion, and scored only one more minor hit before trying to break his Sun contract to become a recognized performer in his own right. Jimmy Ellis - If I Can't Have You Orion Jimmy Ellis - The Official Web Site Michael Stevens ORION Almost ELVIS Official American Singers Orion Elvis The Man Official Jimmy Ellis "Orien" Graham Carpenter Elvis Aaron Presley Waiting In The Wings Apocalypse Ellis Jimmy Interview Who was he? You know , it was like, here I am creating this and doing the work. All three are being held without bail and are facing the possibility of the death penalty on two counts of capital murder, authorities said. Sales have not been great since the fan base has long since scattered but I enjoy doing it to keep his talent known, as much as possible. He had perfect pitch, automatic vibrato, and wide range in his voice. They are remembered for their hit single "Disco Inferno" (1976). For the soul singer, member of The Trammps, please see Jimmy Ellis (2) Sites: Wikipedia, orionjimmyellis.com, oriondiscs.com Aliases: February 1945 - 13th. Given Jimmy's keen sense of humor he must be looking down and smiling! But, it was really him. The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville.
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