Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography
James Melvin Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader in the swing era. == Early life == Lunceford was born on a farm in the Evergreen community, west of the Tombigbee River, near Fulton, Mississippi, United States. The 53-acre (21 ha) farm was owned by his father, James. His mother was Idella ("Ida") Shumpert of Oklahoma City, an organist of "more than average ability". Seven months after James Melvin was born,... [more on Wikipedia]
Jimmie Lunceford and His Orchestra began charting in 1934 with Mood Indigo.The artist placed 21 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 10 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.
Top songs: #1: Rhythm is Our Business - #2: Organ Grinder's Swing - #3: Blues in the Night (My Mama Done Tol' Me) (Parts 1 & 2) - #4: (This Is) My Last Affair - #5: The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down
