Jimmy Clanton is an American singer who came to fame as a teen idol in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Born on September 2, 1938, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he emerged as a key figure in the swamp pop genre, which fused country, rhythm and blues, and rock 'n' roll elements with a Louisiana flair. Clanton's career took off after he signed with Ace Records and released his first hit, "Just A Dream," in 1958, which he followed with a string of successes including "Go, Jimmy, Go" and the now-iconic "Venus in Blue Jeans" in 1962.

His smooth voice and handsome charm made him a heartthrob among the youth of his era, and his music has since become a nostalgic emblem of the period. Clanton has continued to record and perform throughout the decades, and his contributions to the American music landscape have been celebrated in compilations such as "His Very Best" and "Venus In Blue Jeans / Just A Dream (Digital 45)." Despite changing musical tastes over the years, Clanton has remained a beloved figure for those who remember the golden age of rock 'n' roll, and his classic tracks continue to resonate with audiences today. He stands not just as a memory of a bygone era, but as a living testament to the enduring appeal of genuine talent and heartfelt melodies.

Genres

Doo-wop

Rhythm And Blues

Rock-and-roll

Swamp Pop

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Latest Release

Go Jimmy Go [Extended Version (Remastered)]

Jimmy Clanton

Single - Released April 15, 2022