Just ran across this site and wanted to say hello. I went to school with your wife Roxanne in Houston Texas at Spring Branch High. She was a cheerleader. We are very distant distant cousins. All I can remember is her blonde ponytail. So good to see that the two of you are still together and wish you both a happy long life
In1960 I was in a band “Gene Carroll and the Shades”. We did Go Jimmy Go as one of our crowd pleaser songs. Later, Gene Carroll achieved National Fame as Mean Gene Okerlund WWE announcer. Sadly my lifelong buddy is no longrer with us. .But We were living our dream 65 years ago.
In1960 I was in a band “Gene Carroll and the Shades”. We did Go Jimmy Go as one of our crowd pleaser songs. Later, Gene Carroll achieved National Fame as Mean Gene Okerlund WWE announcer. Sadly my lifelong buddy is no longrer with us. .But We were living our dream 65 years ago.
Hello Jimmy. I had such a crush on you when I was 19’ and loved your voice. I am so glad you are still performing and looking good. Long live Rock and Rock! thank you so much for giving us great music. October 20.
Even though I wasn’t born while you started playing I do enjoy your music I’ve always loved 50s and 60s music yours included and even though I’m a 70s girl I’ll always have you and the 50s and 60s God bless
Even though I wasn’t born while you started playing I do enjoy your music I’ve always loved 50s and 60s music yours included and even though I’m a 70s girl I’ll always have you and the 50s and 60s God bless
JIMMY CLANTON I have your original album Just a Dream I just turned 79yrs old and have been one of your biggest fans since I was a teen.I will always be forever grateful for all these yrs I have enjoyed your music and voice Janet L Hemenway ❤️ 💜 ♥️
Always a fan growing up in Milwaukee as a teen. “Just a Dream ” was my favorite song. My crying song !!! To this day at 80 years old it is still my favorite crying song !!!
Happy to see you are still looking as well and handsome as you did back then. God Bless !
Always a fan growing up in Milwaukee as a teen. “Just a Dream ” was my favorite song. My crying song !!! To this day at 80 years old it is still my favorite crying song !!!
Happy to see you are still looking as handsome as you did back then. God Bless !
Good morning Mr. Clanton, I hope I find you well. Let me introduce myself: my name is Alessandra and I’m a university student from Italy. I’m writing my thesis on musical comedies in Italy in the 1960s. Since Italian films were very inspired by American ones like “Go, Johnny, go”, I’m writing a chapter about this topic. It would be a great honor for me to be able to interview you about your experience on the film “Go, Johnny, go”. If you were available we could organize via zoom, google meet or something like that. Thank you and I wish you all the best!
Hey Jimmy…I wrote a line In one of your other ministry sites…It was In 1959, Historic KLO sponcered a RR concert with Frankie Ford and you. It was a HUGE night with two GREAT singers on stage. Even today I still have the 45rpm “Just a Dream”…even today this hit Is still aired on radio here In Northern California. My best to your family. Broadcast Productions 111 Keith B Farr
Love listening to all of your music. Hope you’re enjoying retirement. I was hoping you would be doing some of the Oldies Cruises from Florida ports. Take care and stay well. 🥰
Loved that song It’s just a dream just a dream when you first came out with it. You were one of us teen at the time so you were one of outs.
So glad your still around would love to see one of your shows brings back a happy time in my life !
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Thought about you today because I was asked about one of my favorite songs back in the day..Since I’m 77, that was a few years ago. Well, I thought of Venus in Blue Jeans. I wanted to be that girl. Pray you are doing well and still enjoying life with your Venus.
Just saw Jim Warlow, today June 24, 2024 he told us you will be on the April 12, 2025 Doo Wop cruises, Linda and I are looking forward to seeing you again say hello to Sandy.
Just saw Jim Warlow, he told us you will be on the April 12, 2025 Doo Wop cruises, Linda and I are looking forward to seeing you again say hello to Sandy.
I saw you in Hawaii in the early 1960’s, I forget the exact date. But I wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you sing in person. In fact, as I write this, I have your CD on listening to all the songs that I remembered and loved. Best to you Jimmy Clanton.,
Sixty-two years ago I was listening to you on the AM radio in my Corvair on Saturday night on my way to pick up my date in high school. I just now discovered that you were still performing very well into your eighties. You were a joy then and you are an inspiration for me now. I am sorry I never had the opportunity to see you in person, but just knowing that people like you exist gives me hope as I prepare to enter my eighties.
This date 6/12/1959.I was with The Nobles, and we opened for you at The Civic Auditorium in Honolulu Hawaii,Show iof Stars..GR8 MEMORY,Fun time!!!ALOHA🤙🏽
Venus in Bluejeans is THE song that defines being a teenager in America way back when. Every time I hear this song it sounds new to me and creates a golden age of youth and happinesss in my mind. What a marvelous record.
You and Cecil came to visit me at my apartment in about 1965 in Houston. I wasn’t home so you autographed a picture of me that Cecil had. Do you know where Cecil is? I knew him in Beaumont thru a mutual friend. I’d love to contact him. Thank you. Janet
You and Cecil came to visit me at my apartment in about 1965 in Houston. I wasn’t home so you autographed a picture of me that Cecil had. Do you know where Cecil is? I knew him in Beaumont thru a mutual friend. I’d love to contact him. Thank you. Janet
I am one of your greatest listeners.
I am an International Poet, World Historian,
Toastmaster Speaker and Chaplain.
I play your song often. I watch PBS and so happy
you have appeared. I am now writing my memoir,
A Magical Year. At 72 years old, Thank you for your
inspiration! God Bless, Victoria Heim
I trust you’re doing well. I wanted to drop you a line and express how much your music meant to me during my teenage years. Songs like “Just A Dream” were a regular part of my mornings, playing from my parents’ room at 6:45 AM. I deeply miss my late parents, and while being single at 54 brings its challenges, I believe that age shouldn’t hinder one’s pursuit of happiness; all I seek is peace of mind. That said, I’ve resolved to open my heart to love once more.
I’d like to extend an invitation to you for my future wedding, whenever I find the right partner. However, I’m still on the lookout. I currently call Boise, Idaho, home. If there’s anyone out there who’s single and looking to connect, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at hipolitofidel @ aol. com . I’m keen on meeting new people and exploring where things might lead.
I’d also love to hear more about your experiences with love and your aspirations for the future. I admit, I’m a bit reserved, but I’m excited to connect nonetheless.
I hope you are well. My name is Angela Sturman and I have very fond memories of you and your wife Roxanne. We spent many happy times together when my ex-husband, Jeff Sturman played in your band and I accompanied him to your shows and hung out with Roxanne.
I remember that at the time, you and Roxanne were building a house in Pennnsylvania, I think. I wonder if you are still there. I live in the UK now; I retired here in 2019, and came full circle since I was born here but living in the US when Jeff worked with you.
I remember your daughters and hope they are well. My own twin girls were about the same age as yours and our son, Aaron, was an infant at the time.I’m a granparent now as I’m sure you are too.
I well remember one of the last times Jeff worked with you; it was New Year’s Eve at a Holiday Inn somewhere. Jeff and I had booked a room for the night and took the children along. They became overly excited and we barely got a wink of sleep. Fond memories indeed!
Hi Jimmy,
I have been listening to “Another Sleepless Night” constantly ever since I found it on Spotify. I’m a younger fan of your music, just turned 25 last month, but I’ve got an ear for classic singers such as yourself. Thank you for the music. Wish you all the best!
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Hi Jimmy
I had listened to you on Cousin Brucie show and Wabc radio and I want to wish you luck on your retirement. God bless you I have all your songs letter to an angel.
Congratulations on your enormously successful career. “Venue In Blue Jeans” is one of my all-time favorites.
I visited some family in Baton Rouge in the early 50s when I was about 7 or 8 years old. It was my very first trip away from my home in St. Louis. We stayed with my Uncle Lee Pollack, his wife Lucille and my cousin Lois.
Hi Jimmy 73 years young listening to you since back in the 50’s God Bless you will always be in my top 3 with elvis and dino ,,wish we could meet maybe at count vasey in april ,,,,
Brings me back to my very young years. I watched Band stand always and also had the opportunity to go in 1959. Love your music. At that time I was only 15 yrs old. I listen to the oldies all the time.
Thank you for such great music
Saw Jimmy Clanton in Grand Rapids, Mi…..Still remember the performance. Took a a date who I still see today…i’m 86,,. Great performance and I still remember it. Civic Auditorium……
At 75 years old, I have forever been hooked on the 50s and 60s oldies. Listen on my radio and love all the TJ Lubinsky shows. Just saw for the first time you singing Venus in Blue Jeans (I had the 45), and the tribute to your wife was very touching. Thank you for a wonderful voice and wonderful performances!
Apparently in about 1960 or so, you had dinner at my house. I would have been 3. You were a guest of my brother, Ted Bonfiglio. Its a story I was told, but wondered if it were true. Would have been in Akron, Ohio
Hi jimmy ,
Gary from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Hi jimmy ,
Gary nelson sr , from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Hi jimmy ,
Gary Nelson from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Hi jimmy ,
Gary Nelson from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Dear Jimmy , You bring back so many of my teen memories. I am 78 years old now and still adore you. Thank you for these memories and your music. God Bless you Jimmy. Love Annette DeMarco (Corte)
December 30,2023. Hi Jimmy, have loved your music for many many years. Do you ever perform anymore snd if so where? Would love to see and hear you . Buying you book, any chance i can send to you and get it autographed?
Hi jimmy ,
Gary from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
I am wanting to let Jimmy know that I have a scrapbook of memorabilia about him. My mom was clearly a fan. If he is interested, we would love for him, or his children, to have it. My mom passed in 2019 from Alzheimer’s but remained a fan until her passing. She was born, 1945, and raised in Great Bend Kansas
Hello Jimmy will you ever tour again to southern California, maybe one of the Indian casinos, like agua Caliente, morongo, or fantasy springs, pala?just wondering and hoping. Love your music
Venus in Blue Jeans came out when I was a young teenager. It reminds me of my first “puppy love” in junior high school and blue jeans were very popular! Many years have passed and now I’m listening to Venus in Blue Jeans almost daily. Just a Dream is a favorite as well. Thank you for ALL the memories.
Thank you for signing your book. I just finished reading. I just received the two photos back, thank you for signing them also. Love your music and movies, a Big Fan
Best of luck health and happiness aleays to great singer GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER FROM YOUR FAN FOR EVER FROM ANTONIO CANIANO AS OF TODAY I STILL HAVE ALL YOUR MUSIC
Hi Jimmy! Greetings from Florida. My growing up years were the 50’s and your music. Your singing voice was unique and anyone who heard you sing, knew it belonged to Jimmy Clinton! Glad you are still enjoying life and nice hair for 85!!!
The 45 record of Just A Dream was my very first record and remains one of my favorite songs to this day. Thank you for taking the time to record this song and for sharing your talent. It has meant so much to me.
Hello Jimmy: I have loved your music for at least 50 years! Our fathers used to work together at Kaiser Aluminum in Baton Rouge. My Dad work in the maintenance shop, his name was Alex Dyer. Keep up the great work!
Good morning. This is Teny Collins in Houma Louisiana. I hope you , Jimmy and Sandy,
are doing great. It’s been a while since the show
Down here in Louisiana, Houma and Raceland
last show. It was a honor and a wish come to meet
you both. I listened to your music since I was a teenager dreaming about meeting you. But to get invited to the get together was something I will never forget. Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts 🙏 ❤️ thank you both. 😊
Hey Jimmy, I enjoy listening to your songs, one in particular, Venus In Blue Jeans from Oct 1962 on the Ace label. I am 64 years old, will be 65 on Feb 4 2024. I love all the oldies music. I also liked your movie Go Johnny Go. I hope that you are in good health, I think that you are fantastic. Take Care, Richard M. Murrieta and Family.
Hello Mr. Clanton. I recently viewed your movie from 1959, ” Johnny B. Goode”. I thought it was awesome. After doing some research I was saddened to learn of Alan Freed’s premature passing.
Good flick, will always be a classic!
You are one of a kind…..Put a huge smile on this 77 yr old face. I said your name about 2 time,then sand “ Just. A Dream “ & continued reading and pop there was the song I had just said.Happy Birthday hope you have many many more.Vicki Lakewood .Colorado
Thank you for your music and devotion to your fans…Please know that your music has given me much joy throughout my life and I wish you great happiness always.
Wow! You singing Venus in Blue Jeans just showed up on my Facebook page! I’m 73 years old and remember all your music. It was my kind of style! Your music touched me so very much. I just read a little about your life and I so enjoyed learning about you. My significant other and I love to go to all the concerts of this time period. Due to Covid we had to stop but are once again going to try and step out (with masks on) to group concerts again. We both have health issues so have to be careful. We so wish you were still doing shows and we could see you. The would be wonderful. We live in San Jose, California. We travel to Modesto (Gallo), Livermore (Bankhead), and even to Reno Nevada to see our shows. I don’t know if you still do shows but would sure love to see one if you do!!! I thank Facebook for posting this so it reopened some wonderful memories for me with your music. Thank you for the beautiful feelings your music left me with. Best of health to you. Gonna look into buying some of your CD’s. Jeanette
Gwen Bergeron McMillin. Born Eunice, LA. 1939. Still have some of your long playing albums in mint condition. Loved your music. Living in Welsh, LA now. God bless you and your family.
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C I hope your F new love after G me is all those C things I couldn’t F be. I’m gonna miss you Curly G more than I can C say.
I’ll miss the F way makes your golden hair all C curly. I’ll miss so F many little things you say and C do that make you, you.
Like how you’re F grumpy when I wake you up too C early. I’m gonna miss you Curly when you go a G way. I’m just a simple guy who couldn’t make you C stay. I hope F new love after G me is all those C things I couldn’t F be. I’m gonna G miss you Curly more than I can C say. I never F have been independent as you C know girl. And it’s been F good to have your love to lean C upon when things went wrong. But all F that’s over now I know you’re gonna C go love.
Who will I F have to lean on G Curly when you’re C gone.
Jimmy Clanton. I am 80 years old and was around in the 50s and loved your Ace recordings. Loved A part of me, a ship on a Stormy sea, letter to an angel.
But most of all the classic Just a Dream
Amazing record. Still love it today.
The way it starts out with no intro just grabs me emotionally . And you voice is so unique. A little bit nasal but so great.
I saw you at an oldies show a few years ago in San Bernardino. You sang all your hits. Loved it.
Hope to see you again.
Al Galek algalek@hotmail.com
Recently met Jimmy and his wife. Both are so down to earth and a lovely couple. He sang a bit of Venus in Blue Jeans for me and the tears started to flow. Thank you for giving me that beautiful moment!
Listening to your music today brings back happy memories of happy times! I was a young teenager living in Tennesse, with my Mother and Brother…Jimmy Clanton! I sent a letter and you sent me information about your Fan Club and a membership pin with your picture..I still have the pin! So happy that you have a great career and your songs are still fresh today!
I love your music. I told my late husband, who grew up in the 50’s, (I was born in the 50’s), that if I ever left him it would be for you.
I listen to your songs all the time.
Just caught your video tribute to your lovely wife by singing “Venus in Bluejeans”….more men should learn from this..Great to see you looking so well…may you both have many wonderful years to come…
A fan since just a dream. 75 years old and still love to listen to the oldies. Really enjoyed seeing you.on the country family reunion show a few years back, along with so many of our favorite legends of rock.
Hello Jimmy. Hope you are fine. I was born in south Arkansas, not far from Shreveport. I always enjoyed listening to you sing. I was born in 1940, so we are close to the same age. I live in Bossier City, LA now. I was a golf pro for 50 years, and retired from that. I played a lot of tournament golf in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Take care.
I never had the pleasure of meeting you but Roxanne was my sister’s and my babysitter in Houston for a time and you were all she could talk about. Glad to hear that you two were married. I think at the time I was hoping to steal her from you but I was only 12 and not a rock and roll star so I didn’t stand much of a chance. While I was too young to be a fan of yours, I sure was a fan of her’s.
jimmy i loved you for years i have some of your old 45s and i still play them. venus in blue jeans just a dream a million to one you have to come to the buddy holly winter dance party at the surf ballroom in clear lake iowa you were one of the better onesw aqnd you still are thanks alot jimmy and please come
Linda and I thoroughly enjoyed your performance on the doo woop cruise. Thank you for dedicating a song to her in the show . Hope to visit you on my next trip to Millersville, Pa
Jack Aten and Linda Caldarella
Good afternoon Mr. Clanton. I would like to know if you remember playing in Canton Ohio back in 1959 with the Caravan of stars. My brother Ted Bonfiglio was with a band call the Renaults the was a minor band with the Caravan of Stars. He was the singer. Our mother told me that you had dinner with us while you were in town (I was 2 at the time, so I obviously do not remember). Wondering if you remember?
Hope you are well and still singing the great tunes!
Jimmy I have always loved your music! My cousin and I saw “Go Johnny Go ” so many times I lost count. I will always remember those good days and your beautiful music. Keep on singing😊
Hello,
I was named Venus in Jan/63. Growing up, I was not too fond of my name, but after having children, I realized how unique my name is. At 60 yr old. I LOVE my name!! I also defend those who give their children unique names. At the same time, I urge them to teach their children and to support their children regarding their unusual name. I tell them my story on how having a unique/unusual name during a time when it was not so common, like today’s generation.
Venus and PROUD of it! And yes, I well blue jeans, mostly bell bottoms.
I do hope to see you in concert one day. Please contact The King Center in Melbourne, Florida to put on a show.
I fell in love with you in 1962 when I saw you on “American Bandstand” singing ‘Venus in Blue Jeans’. Even though I had self-esteem problems I fantasized you singing that to me. Sixty-one years later I still love watching the 2020 video with you singing that song. And realizing it’s too late for my fantasy to come true I use it to describe my granddaughter Evangelina. She’s fifteen and in the fashion sense, a typical teenager. Of 2023! But she loves my oldies. I showed her a video from, I think it’s American Bandstand, and she said you look like “Mandalorean”??? That means your gorgeous. I’ve known that for sixty-one years. And age has only made you better looking. I do hope that someday soon I can see you in person, God willing and God bless you.
I’ve liked your music since I was a teen to now and I finally got to meet you a few years back in Salina Kansas at a show you and others were on . I asked if you would take a picture with me and you put your arm around me and my wife took the picture. I wish I could get you to sign it for me. Thank you for your time and God bless.
Hi, again, Jimmy. Is there any chance that a show might come out west? As I mentioned, we’re now in St George, Utah, but we be glad to travel somewhere to see one a show. We’re going to try to contact Affordable Music Producuions. We enjoyed the several shows that we were able to go to.
Your amazing smile and your amazing sweet voice ! Best times of my life was in the 50’s with music that was clean and fun. I lived next door to a Souther n Baptist church in So . California and attended there every Sunday.God Bless you for your work. Parker Colorado
I sure wish there were more things to buy in the store; I have everything. I sure wish you would have recorded a Christmas CD. It would have been awesome. Love every song you wrote and sang.
Dear Sir, The Honorable Jimmy Clanton,
You sir were my very first Rock Star and after you appeared on American Bandstand, my parents did one of the kindness things in my life. We drove to Atlantic City to see you in person, I was maybe 12 at the time but OH What a Joy it was to see MY Rock Star in person. Then we went to see the diving horses where I immediately fainted. Told them I was afraid of heights. If I misbehaved, I got sent to my room, but my local radio station WIBG loved you too. I had some of your 45’s and just got joy out of listening to you sing. I spent most of yesterday trying to figure out YouTube, but at 76 it gets harder. But, Jimmy I did get to listen to you all day yesterday and I am back with wonderful memories and smiles once again. God Bless You Mr. Jimmy Clanton, from one of your oldest fans. You Rock!
Jimmy: Had the great pleasure of appearing with you in Fla Rock n’ Roll show circa 60’s; saw you originally on Bandstand in Philly, Pa in 1958 singing your 1st hit “Just a Dream.” Continued watching you on PBS Doo Wop over the years. You’ve always been a gentleman & you will be forever in my memories. SAD TO HEAR OF YOR PASSING JIMMY! Trust you’ll be with your brother Ike. May you forever RIP & in God’s grace;
hopefully, someday we will meet again! Recently saw you on PBS singing “A Million to One.”
Glad to be called a friend,
Vic Gray & the ARDELLS
Dec.15, 2022
Jimmy Clanton is ALIVE and WELL. He lives in Lancaster, PA and is still performing at select venues all over the US. Jimmy has a weekly ministry program airing 4 times each Sunday on http://www.surfcityradio.net He recently published his autobiography entitled. “Just A Dream, From Singer to Servant of God!” available in the bookstore on this website. Sandy Weeks, Executive Associate for Jimmy Clanton Enterprises
I fell in love with you the first time I heard you. Even more when I saw your handsome face. My favorite song is “Venus In Blue Jeans”. Oh how wonderful that would be to have someone dedicate that to me. Nope. That would not describe me now as if it ever did. But it describes perfectly my beautiful granddaughter, Evangelina. I would love for her to see you in concert, and also for me to see you in concert. I do hope you’re still performing. Or even just visiting my church would be wonderful. I don’t know if you do that anymore but I’m hoping and praying. I love you Jimmy. God bless
I recently came across Just a Dream in a playlist and have been loving it! Wanted to say thank you for your music and new generations are still listening! 💕🖤
Jimmy, I still remember the night that my husband and I (now deceased since 2012) met you and Roxanne at Fontenot’s on Clay Road in Houston, TX….eating crawfish…..glad you are doing well and sharing the “Good News” of our Lord and Savior!!!
It was a wonderful surprise to meet you at
Epworth Methodist Church last Sunday. May you continue to be blessed in the Lord in all your activities.
I would like to know about any of your studies online.
I was always a fan of you way back in the day. I loved just a dream. I am so glad I found you on Facebook and see that you are doing well. I am now 78 years old married to the same man for 59 years and a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. May you and your family continue to be blessed by our Lord.
Judy Reed McAnarney
November 2022
Hello. I have been a fan for so many years. I saw you at concert in New Iberia, Louisiana in 1962. I was a teenager. Loved your music. Purchased your music. I watched you on You Tube tonight. Such fun! Thank you for being a gentleman and so much talent. I live in Orlando now. Just miss my cajun food.
just a dream was by far the best song ever made. saw you in new orleans for go johnney go where is your church located. if i had the chance to attend i think i would love it i am 77 years old still feel swamp pop is the best all i listen to. from new orleans but live in west monroe now.
Jimmy, you were one of the greatest rock n roll singers as I was growing up in Louisiana in the 60s. Your sound is unique and special, no one else sounded so good. You and the other legends of the 60s made my life happy. I’m thank you for being you.
Hi, I just wanted you to know, that I was born in 1963 and was named Venus. When people hear my name, they ask again, thinking they heard wrong. Then they ask if it truly is my name. I then tell them that it is on my driver’s license.
Thank you for a beautiful song….Venus in Blue Jeans. I would love to hear you sing it in person and not the dubbed recordings on youtube.
I met Jimmy when I was a Go Go dancer at the Whisky Go Go in St. Paul, MN, way back in the 60s when he appeared there. Such a nice, sweet guy. I’ve not forgot how much I enjoyed meeting him. I doubt he remembers me, Mickey, but I remember him. Great voice, too.
Jimmy .. loved your interview with Cousin Brucie on WABC 770 am radio. cannot attend your show in New Jersey due to a family conflict. You sing the music I love and I love your stories. Cannot afford to buy your book though.
Dear Jimmy Clanton, You sir where one of my favorite singers when I was a teenager. I’m sure all the ( senior teenagers ) that write to you now, mention watching you on American Bandstand, running into the house to watch ( what singer will be on today ). I was just listening to 50’s music on the tv, your music came on, “ Just A Dream “. I looked you up on line & noticed that you where a Christian, it’s always a joy to know some famous people are Christians. I became a Christian when I was 37, I’m now 79, Oh my, what a difference lives can be when we let Jesus take over our life. Of course being a Christian isn’t easy but when choices & troubles come to visit, I know I can reach out to God, follow the help from the Holy Spirit inside of my heart, we can defeat the evil one for that time. Thank you for your contribution bringing good clean music for teenagers to enjoy in our days. My heart hurts for the young people of today. Jesus come quickly. God’s blessings to you, Thresa Beasley
Applause, Admiration, and Cheers Jimmy.
Congratulations on a beautiful career, life, and person. Keep doing so well what you love and we will keep loving what you do so well.
Much continuous success, joy, and fulfillment, BigBob
I would love to see you in concert again! My Red Hat group have gone to see you several times in Louisiana. I am Jeanette Guidry Brunet
and we live right across the bayou from the old Eymard’s Clothing Store in Galliano. You are still amazing! I love you Jimmy and will always be a fan!
Hi Jimmy!
Not sure if you remember me/us
Rick and Julie Carter. From 1987-88 in Lancaster.
We were with you when we held some Gospel meetings as newlyweds.
Married now 35 years. 4 grown children.
The thought of you came to me tonight., you were an amazing friend at that season of our lives providing so much faith, courage and belief!
Would love to hear from you.!
Thank You veryyyyyyy much for adding me to your Facebook ,,,,I so enjoyed getting to talk to you !!! It made me very happy to get to hear from you ,and know u are alive and well 🙂 🙂 you WERE my teen idol for a longgg timeee ,,,,right now i feel like a teeny bopper again and all excited about getting to talked to you. be still my racing heart lol ,, i feel 15–16 again ,,,i need go now ,,, but i shall return untill u run me off lol ,,,, Bye now 🙂 <3
Just listening to Venus In Blue Jeans and Just A Dream-what precious memories these songs bring. So happy to see you’re still going strong and Can’t wait to read your book. God Bless you Jimmy Clanton!💕
On August 30, 1959, Jimmy Clanton headlined the Record Stars Dance Party, at the Kato Ballroom in Mankato, Minnesota. In January of the same year, Buddy Holly and others played performed at the Kato Ballroom as part of the Winter Dance Party, one of nine venues before the plane crash in Iowa. I read that Jimmy Clanton and Frankie Avalon joined the Winter Dance party. (I think this info is accurate based on my research.)
Jimmy and Frankie Avalon were asked to finish out the tour. You can read about it in Jimmy’s new autobiography, “Just A Dream, From Singer to Servant of God” available in the bookstore here at JimmyClanton.com
I met Jimmy back in the 60s when he appeared at a club called the Whiskey go go in St. Paul, MN. I was a go go dancer there. He was a very nice guy, polite and fun. We pretended that he and I were together because there was a woman who wanted to take him home with her, him being married was not about to. Talk about a handsome guy, OMG! I will never forget how sweet and adorable he was.
I am enjoying reading your book. Thank you for autographing it for me. I have been a fan since I first saw you at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City in 1958. I am so happy you are still sharing your talents and your love of God. Bless You.
Have read all of your comments…I am very touched by the kind comments you all have made, regarding my music and career…Thank you so much!!! Love Jimmy!
Hi Jimmy; I saw a photo of you just three days ago in one of our local antique stores. Looked you up on line. How nice to hear your voice on your website. I still have all my 45’s and albums from the 50’s and 60’s. God bless and know you have another fan.
Just watched “Go, Johnny, Go” and relived some great memories through the music. It was so great to see you perform as I remembered you from my teen years. I even remember seeing you on American Bandstand! Thanks for all the beautiful and fun music. It was the soundtrack to my younger days. At 75, it’s wonderful to remember.
Hi Jimmy, I just finished watching you in a movie with a lot of rock and roll singers of the day in the 50’s. You always stand out with that beautiful smile and your talent. I am 80 now but still remember the great times with my girlfriends listening to your records. Your voice is unbelievably beautiful and will always love “Just a Dream.” I used to call my granddaughter my 50″s connection because she loves all the rock and roll songs of that time. My husband, a bit younger, being only 66, go to concerts with entertainers of the 50’s and 60’s. We live in California and enjoy going to the Saban in Hollywood. I wish you would be among the stars to perform there. Thanks for all the great memories!
Hey Jimmy,
Clicked onto your website and it brought back memories.
I play your music on my Alexa often, remembering the days long ago when Cyn and I met both you and your wife Roxanne and subsequently designed your Lititz home that was built on that fairytale lot.
Often we talk of that day we had burgers at our home and shared a casual afternoon. Let’s do it again! Good times.
Hope you and Roxanne are well and happy.
Give us a call: 814 658 3190. JB Garrett
Hey Jimmy,
Clicked onto your website and it brought back memories.
I play your music on my Alexa often, remembering the days long ago when Cyn and I met both you and your wife Roxanne and subsequently designed your Lititz home that was built on that fairytale lot.
Often we talk of that day we had burgers at our home and shared a casual afternoon. Let’s do it again! Good times.
Hope you and Roxanne are well and happy.
Give us a call: 814 658 3190. JB Garrett
Hi Jimmy, We did an interview with you 6-23-75 when you were a DJ at WHEX. I just found the tape and am re-editing it to air in September on my radio show. When we did the interview back in 75, I was working at WJIM in Lansing, MI, Now we’re on two internet stations, one FM and SoundCloud. I would be interested in doing an update with you for the upcoming show. Thanks.
I would like you to pray for me because I’m in a very bad situation right now where I live.There’s a lot going on and I don’t know what to do.l believe that god has a place for me l just don’t know where I’m supposed to be but I’m leaving it in his hands. Yours sincerely Susan Allen
Jimmy , thanks for the autographed photo . I’m hoping that more Doo Wop shows start to come back after all the shut downs due to Covid . Love your sings and voice. Thanks again
Jimmy , thanks for the autographed photo . I’m hoping that more Doo Wop shows start to come back after all the shut downs due to Covid . Love your sings and voice. Thanks again
I was at the many dances you played at Baton Rouge High School back when. We knew you were great. Am I correct in remembering that Jimmy Keller and Carl Steffek were in your band? It is a shame that the Beatles, etc. somewhat ruined the careers of you and so many other great singers. I never really cared for them. Hope you are well and continue to sing.
Irene Jones (BRHS Class of 1959)
Hello Mr. Clanton, Just thought that I would let you know, you were an inspiration, even at 9 years old I enjoyed your music, bought a copy of “Go Jimmy Go.” I went on to be a studio musician, played on several platinum albums, etc.
Cordially,
Lou
I’m hoping to buy your book. My Mom would pick Dick Clark up from the Philadelphia Airport and take him home after he flew in from out of town. We lived in Sharon Hill PA at the time, our neighbor worked for WPVI , around 1963, he would have my Mom do errands for Dick Clark.
I couldn’t wait to get home from college to put the radio on to listen to you singing Just a Dream I would change the station to see if it was on another station I was so alone then ,living with my father who agreed to send me to college but I knew no one there Now many years later you have become my friend my online minister my teacher who taught me to read the Bible and you and Sandy along with your prayer chain saved my life For this I am eternally grateful Thank you and Bless You
I Ran into Jimmy today at Park city. When he told me who he was, I wasn’t sure if he was kidding until he sang a few words from several of his songs. It was definitely Jimmy Clanton. I’m so excited to have met him and even got a hug. I feel like a teenager again. I love you Jimmy, Thank you for Talking to me and thank you for the Hug! ❤
Hi
Fan of Jimmy for long time have all records
Wondering if he has songbook with guitar chords to buy
I was looking for chords for his song IF , appreciate very much if he can send me
Truly
Terrence
GO JIMMY GO”
HANGING IN THERE WITH YOU AND ALL OF US
DIE HEART FANS. HOPE TO SEE YOU IN A SPECIAL OLDIES BUT GOODIES CONCERT..
LOVE YOU AND MILLIONS OF FANS THAT STILL REMEMBER YOU.
BB OF TEXAS,💞❤️♥️💓
I’ve been a fan since the days of the Alan Freed rock’n’roll shows. My cousin and I attended seven. Your smooth voice, cheerful personality and unique sound. Whenever I think back to the love of my life when I was 18, I start singing “Just A Dream”. And your version of one of the best melodies ever written, “My Own True Love” (“Tara’s Theme”). Thanks for the memories!
I am an 81 year old big fan, Jimmy. ‘Saw you at the Alan Freed shows (my cousin and I attended seven.) Your voice has not only been smooth, but so distinctive.
Whenever I think back to the love of my life when I was 18 (it didn’t last), I break into “Just A Dream”. And your version of one of the most beautiful melodies ever written, My Own True Love (Tara’s Theme), is the best!
I am so glad you’ve been performing all these years. Thanks for the memories.
It’s been a while since I’ve been here, figured I’d give you a break from hearing how much I adore you…Nah, that’s ain’t happening, I’ll NEVER give you a break from that, you’re just going to have to deal with it!! I hope you and Sandy are doing well since Covid hit, I miss seeing you in concert, talking to you guys, as YOU well know, I am your biggest fan, oh, the Misery! You guys are always in my thoughts and prayers, YOU ARE AMAZING!! Keep on keeping on as only YOU can do!! I love you!!
Dear Mr. Clanton,
As I was driving around today I heard one of your songs on Sirius Radio. Realizing I knew little of your background and musical ouevre, I Googled you and was stunned. Sir, your waterfall do of the late 50’s was a thing of architectural majesty. Lesser teen idols of the era (I’m looking at you Fabian and your pitiful imitation of the Master of the Waterfall) may as well have had buzz cuts.
Jimmy. I seen you on a oldies show and I was thrilled to hear you sing some of my favorite songs that you recorded.
Emotionally those songs brought a tear to my eyes.
I am pushing eighty this year and l wish that I was was young again.
I keep my bygone youthful memories close to my heart cuz it seems that is all I have left.
Thank you for taking me back in time. Long live Rock & Roll.
Happy New Year Jimmy. You’re a living legend. Chuck Berry sang about you and your music. Just remember your name given to you in the song Johnny B Good is the only artist sang in the song (Johnny B Good) is the only person ,singer artist broadcaster in outer space and New Orleans, La. is the only place mentioned in the whole universe. The Earth couldn’t be represented by a better person or place at any time in history. Happy New Year again and thanks for the tradition and your music.
I was a great fan of Jimmy’s back in the 50’s with Just a Dream and A Letter to an Angel. I was born in Lancaster, Pa. but moved before he became a DJ in Columbia. I have numerous songs of his and they are great! Hope he is around for many more years.
Hi Jimmy,this is Jim Kirby. We met several times at various concerts and shows. I live in Everett Mass. I’m a singer also. I have been posting Videos on various sites on the internet. I hope to see you again soon singing.
1962 my Venus in blue jeans, miami st. High. ,First kiss., Arminda .Jimmy, thank you for the memories. There has been nothing like it and 60 years have passed since then. Wish you health and happiness.
Jimmy, it was wonderful seeing you on Red, White, and Blue on public television tonight!! I was a fan of yours back in the day and still am!!!! I love your music!!
Hi Mr. Clanton,
I just want to say I’ve been a fan since I was about 3 years old and heard ‘Venus In Blue Jeans’ on my parents little Westinghouse record player. Still one of my all-time favorites, it brings back great childhood memories. Thank you for being a part of those memories, and all the great music you have recorded.
Sincerely,
Gary Spinelli
Akron, Ohio
Stay safe you and family.
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I have enjoyed your music since I was a teenager back in the 50s. And still enjoy it now that I am 80.Your religious experience was amazing and the fact that you were not only a R/R singer but also a minister preaching the gospel is something that I believe your the only person in the music scene that has also preach the word of God. Congratulations on your long marriage.
Hi, when I was a child I lived in Oakville, Ontario, Jimmy Clanton came there for a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Motel. He came on a bus with other famous singer, but I only remember him…swoon…lol. Could you tell me who the other singers where and what year it was…I think it was around 1957???
Thank for any information you can provide…appreciate it.
Linda
I’ve been listening to your music since I was a teenager. Loved all of your music. Those songs bring back many memories of happier times in my life (I’m 75 now, and have been a widow for several years. Never remarried, one to a customer) On the bright side, I have 5 children and several beautiful grandchildren. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Hi Jimmy! I am a life long fan of yours. I went to see all of your movies and bought all of your records. I was just a preteen then. I am 74 years old now And I still keep up with you and your beautiful and sweet wife Roxanne! Your life is an inspiration to me and so many others. I like to watch your performances on utube. It sends me back to such a better time. I’m a Christian too. We have been born for such a time as this! I believe Jesus our Savior is returning soon !! I was raised in the Heights in Houston, Texas. I live in Tomball Tx now. Your beautiful voice, your smile and your faith in Jesus makes me remember there is still wonderful things in this life on earth.
I just saw you on the PBS special last night and was thrilled to see you and our gorgeous white hair! And when you introduced your own Venus, your lovely wife of 39 years (at that time) I had tears of joy in my eyes over your loving sweetness! Congrats on a wonderful life is more ways than one.
Sincerely, Janine Johnson, Casselberry, FL
I was listening to a music channel on my cable TV, and Venus in Blue Jeans was playing. If I hear that song a million times, I will never get tired of it. Bless you. Hope you’re well.
Hi, Gonzales Louisiana girl in love with Jesus and grew up listening to your music. I am enjoying your love for Jesus and follow you. You are an inspiration to my classmates who don’t know Jesus the way we do. I am 74 and grew up in the sixties. Thank you for your boldness.
Love hearing “Venus” and Go Jimmy Go and cherish their freshness and vibrance as much as when I first heard them. Many thanks for the gifted entertainment you have given your devoted fans and for making so many lives happier through your songs. I know they have made a difference in mine. My wishes for your continued blessings.///…KC , N.Carolina
What a joy to find your website! As a teenager, your songs meant a lot to me and to many others. Congratulations and thank you for all your accomplishments and for bringing wonderful entertainment and happiness to others. You are not forgotten. God bless you always.
Hi Jimmy. Eddie Keesee here in Nashville area. I was aware over 20 yrs ago when we lived in Lancaster Pa , that you lived in that area. I was in a rock and roll band in Bristol Tn , and because of my older sisters I was aware of your music. One song I really loved, and sang , in our band was little boy in love. In the late sixties we had a lot of requests to do that song. Well just wanted to say hello and tell you my little story. Thanks for your music and praise the Lord
Jimmy was my favorite singer.
When I was around 17 yrs. old, A lot of girls thought I was Jimmy, We would go to Wash. DC.
Girls would want My autograph.
Would it be possible to get a picture of Jimmy.
101 Deer Hill Ct. Stephens City, Va.22655
Thank you
Music from the ’50s and early ’60s has remained such an important component of my memory bank during my lifetime.
So many artists, you included, have given me thousands of hours of enjoyment.
As a teenager, our music often expressed our sentiments, which, because of our age, we could not adequately articulate, so we relied on the words of our favorite singers to give voice to our deepest feelings.
Going through this awkward age, we were awash in conflicting emotions, uncertain about our relationship with girls and pleading for understanding from the adult world.
We knew that when we heard our favorite performers sing our favorite songs that, somehow, things were going to turn out OK.
When I was involved in my first real romance, it was a rocky experience, and the lyrics of “Just A Dream” captured my situation and dilemma perfectly.
The next time around, however, had a happier outcome, and the lyrics of your “My Own True Love” expressed my feelings for this perfect girl who had miraculously walked into my life: “No lips but yours; no arms but yours; will ever lead me, through Heaven’s door.”
Please accept this long overdue “thank you” for your contributions to the musical joys I experienced as a teenager and young adult and, confidentially, still do until this very day.
I saw you perform in York Pennsylvania I don’t remember it may have been the ’70s also saw you I’m sure it was the ’70s at Park City center in Lancaster Pennsylvania are you still living in Lancaster county thanks Jimmy
Have had request for ”’chords” for various songs i recorded….can’t help you…I had to teach myself how to play and follow the music from others, too…thank you, all, for the kind comments..YOU SHOULD HAVE HEARD ABOUT MY AUTOBIOGRAPY WHICH IS FINISHED…WHEN IT IS RELEASED, WILL LET ALL OF YOU KNOW …LUV, Jimmy….
Jimmy, saw you and your beautiful wife on a PBS oldies show this evening. This was probably a few years old. However, you are just perennially youthful in looks, personality and style. To a certain extent I attribute this to the Lord. I hope this email finds you and your family well. Please bless this Country. Things are very bad right now, from my perspective. I pray things will soon get better. Please always stay the wonderful God-fearing person you are. I would love to hear from you.!
Thank you for the kind comment Shirley……I am doing well, and ministering on facebook at Jimmy Clanton Ministry page, as well as on surfcityradio.net,…4 times, Sunday, on the radio at 9, 12, 3, and 7 Eastern time..I spend in prayer, Bible study, and go fishing now and then…..
Remember dancing to your music at our high school dances (BRHS). You all were great and so happy for your success. Still enjoy listening to you on Apple Music. Best Wishes, Irene Frost Jones
pardon me, but do you know Jesus…repeat…verse….once he sets that hook inside your heart, you cannot get away…you’ll hunger for his word, meditate on his word, and in your spirit his word will stay…..verse,,I can’t find happiness, or peace of mind, there’s no joy in life, you might say…but just look up to heaven, your troubles are over, just ask the lord into your life today…pardon me…….hope this HELPS !!!
Thank you for your wonderful songs. Gave me so much joy in listening when growing up and now that I am in my 70s listening to them brings back wonderful memories and so much joy and makes me feel young again..
God bless you and your family.
Would love you see you live.
Hi Jimmy,
I know you’ve been busy writing your biography but wondered now that things have improved in the States and things have opened again will you be performing anywhere during this coming Fall/Winter 2021:2022 ??
I would love to see you perform one more time after all those years I saw you in Peterborough and Toronto as a teen.. As I will be in Florida as of November 1/21 for 5 months I was hoping there might be a chance you might be doing one last concert somewhere where I could go to see you.
I know you deserve a rest, but didn’t want to not ask just in case.
Jimmy. I am a fan. I have always been a fan. I had the pleasure of meeting you in Houston Texas when my granddaughter worked for Shell Oil. What a pleasure that was! Always stay true to yourself. You are truly The Best!
I’m working on my phone with about 2 hours sleep. Trying to get it ready for the 12 Eastern time today. Surf City Radio.
I’ve tried everything I know to do ( isn’t much.) On this phone. It won’t let me get on the site. Was so excited. Now frustrated.
Marie, sorry you are having trouble getting the site…don’t know what to tell you…call my associate here at this number..she can help you…717 284 2724…thanks…
Marie Holt
I’m going to tune in to your Surf City Radio tomorrow at noon. Eastern Time.
Can’t wait this will be my first time.
Wish I had known about your broadcast Sooner.
Love and Prayers
“Go Jimmy go!” I had an incredible, wonderful dream abt u my friend, just this morning! Although it’s been many years since we spoke, I remember so vividly when we both found the Lord at the same time, and revealed it to each other at the Ramada inn in North Houston in the 70s! I loved sitting in with u singing “Go Johnny go!” And Braeswood Assembly of God! And more! Precious memories!
Love u in the Lord Brother,
Phillip Valenti pvalenti7@gmail.com
Hi Jimmy, big fan since Just A Dream, Still have your 45s and your LP (in great shape I might add!) Is it true you will be playing a show in Englewood NJ with Joey Dee this summer? Thats like 25 minutes fro me. Would love to see it
Steve Viola.
I nope you are doing well.
In the late fifties just after your movie Teenage Millionaire was released, you and your band performed for our high school fraternity in Mobile, Alabama. It was an amazing night.
We had a member named John Fairchild. He had a local band and was instrumental in signing you for our event.
I understand John had a successful music career.
You had one member of your band I distinctly remember. It was your sax player. Best I had ever seen.
Rock and roll in the 50s was a whole lot of fun.
Thank you.
Hey Jimmy.
I am and always have been a huge fan. I love everything you’ve done. My favourite all time song is “Curly”. I have tried everywhere to obtain the guitar chords for this song but have had no luck. Is there any website you know of where I can find the chords. Thanks so much for reading this and for all the musical memories.
Rick Petrie
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Canada
Always a fan of yours and loved your songs so much. Just saw Go, Johnny, Go a few days ago on Turner Classics. It was great to see the performers and hear all the music.
Dear Jimmy Clanton,
I recently saw something about you on the internet. I just wanted to tell you that I was such a big fan of yours – even though I was only 12 years old! And I still love your music – I have all of your records that I bought when I was “just a kid” and still listen to them. I lived in New Orleans, LA, and one special day you came to an appearance at of all things, a downtown store (maybe it was Woolworth’s or Kress, but I don’t remember) and there were so many young girls there to see you. I had recently broken my arm due to falling off my bike. I was trying to get through the crowd to see you, when you noticed that I had a cast on my arm and asked the crowd to make way for the girl with the cast. I got to see you up close, and you signed my cast! I kept that cast for years, after it was taken off my arm.
I have noticed that you are a religious man, which is wonderful – I was brought up as a Baptist, and still am. I wish you and your family all the best, and may God bless you always. I am now almost 76 years old. Just wanted to let you know that you are most definitely not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Ethel Layne from San Diego, CA (formerly from New Orleans, LA)
Hi Jimmy –
Just saw you on a PBS show a couple days ago, I think it was “Red, White and Rock,” and now, today I am seeing you in one of your movies, “Go, Johnny, Go!” What a coincidence, huh? I didn’t remember you from your early years, as I was a little too young then, but, now that I’ve seen you in several performances, I wanted to tell you that I really enjoy your music. I’ve read a little about you and looks like you’ve had a pretty nice career! I think it’s great that you went back to your old high school for your last full length concert. I’m sure it was a big success! Anyway, thanks for all the years of great music and continued success to you.
Lynn
Hi!!! Just finished watching Go Jonny Go!! I’m 46, and your era music blows today’s music away!!! It’s way more fun and classy! It definitely gets ya moving! I love all the music from that time. It’s awesome!! Chuck Barry and Richie Valens were cool in that movie too…. you were adorable and still are! 🥰❤️ The cars were way cooler back then too! Not junk like today! 🤓
Hi!!! Just finished watching Go Jonny Go!! I’m 46, and your era music blows today’s music away!!! It’s way more fun and classy! It definitely gets ya moving! I love all the music from that time. It’s awesome!! chuck Barry and Ricky Valli were cool in that movie too…. you were adorable and still are! 🥰❤️ The cars were way cooler back then too! Not junk like today! 🤓
Hey Jimmy, we’ve just enjoyed your performance again on TCM in Go! Johnny! Go! This movie, like your performances, are timeless. Thank you for entertaining all of us!
Hi Jimmy when I was 18, I used to play all of your 45’s. Some one told me you stop singing after you were married
true or false? I’m 78 yr. now. I would still have your records but some body took them when I was drafted into
Army in 1967.
You are One of the “Greats” and Foundational Fathers of Modern Rock. Under Recognized for sure. Just a Dream…was one of the Greatest tunes ever crafted. I know. I was a writer in the Brill Bldg. .God Has Certainly Smiled on your Life…Especially Your Woderful Marriage and Family. Lord continue To Bless and Keep you Both. In Christs Name.
Long time no see. I still remember playing cards with your mom and dad on Friday nights. As you have said it was a lesson in itself. I think my getting old then I think of you and Ken and feel young again. Hope you and the family are doing well and keep on truckin’!
Hi, Jimmy. At least once a month your hit song, “Go Jimmy Go!”, pops into my mind. I begin to sing it out loud and my day is fantastic. Thanks, Jimmy, for all your great music for a lifetime.
Hi Jimmy, I am from Alexandria, VA and loved your music since first hearing it as a teenager. Hope you are doing well and continue to do so. Best of luck in the future.
Just came across this page by accident. in 1959, junior high school in Pasadena, Texas, 9th grade, I sat next to your national fan club president. Sorry I can’t remember her name. I want to say Melissa, but not sure.
Love and remember many of your songs.
Hi Jimmy. Hope your doing good. I dropped out of Facebook but am on Instagram for now under Pat. Say hi to Sandy. Tom and I are praying so much!
Blessings to you
Hi Mr. Clinton,
I would just like to say hello to you, and I hope you are doing well and staying safe. I have been a fan of yours since I was a child. I always loved your music, and my favorite song of yours is ‘Venus In Blue Jeans’. I wore my sisters’ copy out, and I also loved the flip side ‘Highway Bound’ too. God bless you and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Gary Spinelli
Akron,Ohio
kenzel myers
i was with you in a 1955 ford from fort knox to martinsburg wva you and i sat on the back seat the whole way you were goneing to play in baltomore md i jest wanted to see if you rememberd
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Hello from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where you played a concert many, years ago on Dick Clark’s Tour. I met you then, and have remained a long time fan.My name was Susan, and I just wanted to say hello after all these years and so happy to see you are still doing well and performing still.
I remember I went to Maple Leaf Gardens to see you in concert as well.
I so glad that you have had a wonderful life.
Yes, thank you Jimmy, it’s lovely that you remembered me after so many years. I have had a wonderful life, here in Canada and winters in Florida. I love to look back at those teenage years and remember the music that you sang.
You look amazing, and obviously are doing what you love. Stay safe and continue to enjoy.
I still have your albums and the photos that Cosimo
sent. Always fun to look back. Thank you for responding.
As you may know, Jack Scott passed away one year ago today. We were close.
When he was in the mood for recollecting, many names from the past came up – including yours. He sometimes wondered about his not getting the part in I Was a Teenage Millionaire. Would it have altered his career?
Good to see that a few from that era are still out there. Stay well –
Hi, I was 14 when Just A Dream came out. Played it over and over on the jukebox during that summer! Loved you and your songs. Still remember all the words!
Jimmy, I was born in 1950 in Haynesville, LA, my Mother’s hometown in northern Louisiana. We live in Oklahoma but she went back home to have me and then we came back to Oklahoma!!! Ha!!! I grew up listening to you and those are some of my fondest memories. I really enjoyed you on those Rock & Roll Reunion videos that Larry Black produced. I have always loved music and played in a band in the sixties and seventies, we played for dances, talent shows, new car openings, just anywhere, but these days I pick in church and at home with my friends and my kids. Maybe I can see you one of these days, it would be nice. Take care Jimmy, I consider you to be my friend, even though we’ve never met !!!!! Oh yeah Jimmy, a few years ago I recorded an old song that I used to play when I was a teenager here at the house on Pro Tools, I played both guitar parts and also the bass track and my son programmed the drums on the computer from real drum samples, If you go to Tink Grimmett, Honky Tonk, youtube, you can listen to it.
My name is Mckenna, I’m 23 and from Massachusetts. I recently inherited a bunch of 45 records after my grandfather passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. In the box I found a ton of your songs that I have since fallen in love with. I discovered that my late grandmother and her best friend, my godmother, were huge fans of yours and I I now have 2 personalized and signed 45 covers of your songs with their names that I now treasure. My favorite song of yours that I listen to on repeat is “Don’t Look At Me”. I have quite a few records of yours and I’ve listened to you a lot on Spotify and I just wanted to say I love your work.
Dear Mr. Clanton, you have been my favorite singer since 1960. I was 15 years old when I first heard your music. I had a boyfriend ( my first love). We both absolutely loved every song you did, but ” Just A Dream”, was our special song. After a time we were separated when our families moved away. After 60 years, (he, after searching for me, ) found me in April of this year. We have been talking and remembering old times. We will see each other after 60 years, in November. Our promise to each other is to dance with each other, to Just A Dream one more time. We love you. I am so happy to hear about your ministry, and have ordered your gospel CD and other CD,s. I love your song ” Pardon Me, But Do You Know Jesus”. I go around singing it all the time. God bless you Jimmy Clanton. You sound as good today as in 1960. Keep singing. We love you.
Dear Jimmie
My brother remembers going to Omaha Nebraska in the late 50’s to see Jimmy Clanton and then Santo and Johnny. He has a really fun memories of that concert and just would like to know what was the date of the concert, if you all know that.
Thanks, Pam Raffurty, Independence , MO. My brother is a life long musician himself.Thank you very much!
Thank you for all your comments which I have read. I’ve been working hard on my autobiography and am recording programs for my new ministry radio program airing on Sundays on http://www.surfcityradio.net
My favorite song of all time. It was my Go To song in Vietnam. The last song I played before I left for Vietnam and the first I played when I got home in 1968. I listen to it just about every day. It is on my jukebox. Number one in my book.
Hi, Jim, I started to write this memo to you and got “wiped” out…blame it on the computer network. I was 18 when I was in my Senior year at Westfield Academy, in New York when your song was played. It was fantastic and then I watched you perform this same recording over PBS, RED, WHITE and ROCK, 5 Sep 20. Brought back great memories. Believe it or not, Venus In Blue Jeans was played while I was in Da Nang in 1968; I was in the USAF. How that one song kicked up back memories. Yes, when I returned back to the USA I continued my higher education and graduated from Cedarville University 1974, taught fifth and sixth grade conversational French, German and taught English in a Christian Day School. After one year I went back into the USAF and retired 38 years. Thirty-six years I was a MSgt, thirty-seven and eight I was a Captain. I had to stay in 42 years to retire as a Captain but HAD enough. So, I was retired as a MSgt with Captain pay. When you sang Venus in Blue Jeans on Red, White and Rock, at the end of your performance you kissed your wife; was she in the video in the 60s? The 50s were great and some 60s until Viet Nam took thusands of my brothers and sisters. At least I got to see Bob Hope and talked to him about my idol, Doris Day…what a Great Actress. I enjoyed YOUR songs more so than good ole Elvis. Well, enough “jibber-jabber”. Hope you and Mrs. Clanton are well and stay free from this terrible pandemic. God bless you and your family. Were you on any cover magazines? I tried looking for any and no luck, even over the internet. You wouldn’t autograph one or a picture? Take care, Jim, and continue on with your singing…God is good.
“Beau”
WILLIAM E. BEAJEAN, MSgt/Capt, USAF (Ret)
General’s Aide-de-Camp
Just wanted you to know, that you’re still making my heart beat, just a littler faster every time, I hear you singing .. even after all these wonderful years!
💓
My wife and I are in our late seventies.
Faye has dementia and she loves 50’s music on Sirius. When she hears your song Just A Dream, she asks who’s that, and will whistle to your song. We both have fond memories of you and your music. Thank you for the memories!!
I never got to meet you but I feel like I have known you since you & I were teenagers. You played a big singing inspiration in my life. You still sound better than me today. Your wife is still beautiful – I saw her on PBS-TV.
Bragging Rights: I was a Cher ‘cling-on’ & I danced for her at CBS studios, danced with Diana Ross at Cesar’s Palace, sang with Eric Burdon at the Whiskey-A-Go Go. Partied at the houses of Della Reese & Ed Begley, jr & Lisa. Hung out with Wilt the Stilt for a minute at the Sports Page. Was asked to be Bunny Mother by Hugh Hefner at my 30th birthday party at The Playboy Club on Sunset.
Happy Birthday and may you have many more. Was just watching PBS ‘ Red , White and Rock (My Music) that I had recorded from September 2 (your birthday). I really enjoyed watching your performance and kept saying to myself that you still have that young boy look. I hope you and your family are doing well. Thank you for the beautiful music you gave us. God bless.
Saw you in Lancaster Pa and you sounded great.I grew up with your music and my mother always was playing Venus .I am sure if she was still alive she would be playing it.When I got married she asked if we could play Venus and we played it at least 5 times thru out the nite.
Hey Jimmy if you’re ready to you sure look good LOL.. your wife and your diet must be taking good care of you because your voice is as good as I remember it as a teenager maybe in 72 that is… keep up the good work….DJ Las Vegas, Nevada
I saw the PBS doo wooo show you are a wonderful and God bless singer the love for your fans and most of all the love and passion you have for your beautiful wife. Every woman would love to have a man in there life. I wish you continue success and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Thank you, EVERYONE, for the kind comments!,,,,,,,,,,HAVE READ YOUR COMMENTS!..In answer to many, all my music may be purchased here at my store…including my ”Gospel” music…HAVE MANY WHO ”FRIEND REQUEST” me on facebook…also, I have a ”Jimmy Clanton Ministry ”page on facebook….. AGAIN, thank you all for your ”fanship”…I HAVE SAID ALL ALONG; IF NOT FOR FANS, I WOULD NEVER HAVE HAD A CAREER IN MUSIC…SO, THANK YOU ..!!!!!!…LUV, JIMMY..!!!!
Thanks for the music. It used to run through my brain when working in high threat regions doing Anti/Counter Terrorism operations. A whole military Special Ops team sitting in transport planes and helicopters singing your songs plus Those of Johnny Maestro, Jay Black, Dell Vikings, Drifters, Tokens, Little Anthony, Gene Hughes, Spaniels, and the Oldies that kept our minds off possibly not coming back home and what we were ordered to do to keep terrorists out of the US.
I would haul my collections of Doo Wop to the combat zones of Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Syria. I even took cassette tape versons along onnthevIran Hostage Rescue Raid, they helped keep us calm.
Although only around 7 years of age when the hit “Venus In BlueJeans” was playing, I heard this song on the radio the other day. I had heard it before and had assumed it was probably Bobby Vinton. When I researched and discovered it was by a man named Jimmy Clinton, from my home state of Louisiana, I was excited! I grew up in Westlake, La.( we lost to Central LaFourche in football in the 1968 state semifinals), and now live In DeQuincy. If I could obtain an autographed picture of you, I would be honored. Let me know the cost.
By the way, I am a singer, too, but it’s mainly in southern gospel. I’ve sung bass in several local quartets over the years.
Jimmy,
Remember with great fondness hosting you in our parsonage home in Belleville, PA many years ago.
You had dinner with us before going out to hear your testimony at the Mennonite Church. I will never forget.
All God’s best,
Rev. Denny Derr, now retired and living in coastal Delaware, and playing guitar and singing. Oldies, originals, and worship music.
I remember seeing you when I was about 17 someplace in Wilkes barre or Scranton pa. Bobby Darin was also performing with you and I don’t remember who else. I woul like to remember what place it was in, I was up close and always remember the great time I had. My favorite song is still just a dream……..
Dear Jimmy,
Your beautiful music always touched my heart and soul! Your sweet sounds and wonderful music defined a generation of innocence, love family, love of country, love of God and respect for parents, education, authority, and work ethic.
We have lost our innocence, we have lost our way, we have even lost our faith in God😔.
You and your beautiful music give me faith again.
May God bless you always.🙏
Hi Jimmy my husband was singing your songs since he was 14 years old his dad would wake him up to sing to his friends the songs he sang were Just a dream and he said the flip side of the record was we aim to please. Unfortunately I can’t find that song any where I would love to find it and give it too him as a surprise if you could refer me to where I could get that I would appreciate it very mech thank you we are from Ontario Canada
Hi Jimmy,
Where can I get a music CD with your hits, “Just a Dream”, “Venus in Blue Jeans” and “Curly” on it? I loved all of these songs, especially ‘Venus’ from ’62 and ‘Curly’ from ’69. Stay safe, take care and God Bless.
Chris B. 1951beav@gmail.com
hey,
followed your career as a teen on wnoe and wtix. became a disc jockey in Oakdale, White Castle and WLCS and then had my career as owner of music retails(music center) and GMW(wholesale distribution nationwide for 44 years). now retired. last saw you with John Fred and Ronnie Milsap at Hollywood Casino in the 90’s(i think it was the late 90’s). Still distributor for csp records, a swamp pop label with Van Broussard, Boogie Kings and others.
I have always loved Jimmy love his music. I think he is the of the greatest artist ever. I love venus in blue jeans and just a dream. Have followed you since I was a teenager in the 60s. God bless
I started in radio in 1958 and yours was one of the first records I played. It still sounds great after all these years. Nothing today can compare to those memorable times.
I was watching the PBS special and was pleasantly surprised to see you. I remember meeting you on the Milt Grant Show, around ‘58? I was a regular and was running back to Milt’s office to get something and you were sitting all alone in the hallway. I took a picture…still have it. I mentioned we had a mutual friend named Gay Anderson and we talked for a short while. Anyway you sang Just a Dream on the Show and like many others I became a big fan. Those were the best days.
Happy to see you’re happy and healthy. Enjoyed and still have your early albums. Thanks for the memories. Best wishes to you and your lovely wife and continued success.
Hey Jimmy Clanton….so happy to see that you are still making music. You were such a wonderful part of my teen years. I was actually President of your fan club! In Scranton Pa. In the late 50s. Today my friends and I still talk about all of the great music we grew up to…and trust me, your name always comes up and I fall right back into my fan club President mode! Stay well during this difficulté covid19 challenge and please know that you are so very fondly remembered….Sharon Archer Orobona
(Formerly of Scranton Pa now a resident of Naples, Florida)
Jimmy — Just dropping you a note to say Hi. Haven’t talked to either of you for maybe twenty five years {more?}? – I think. I think I talked to Roxanne (phone): last contact. I regret not keeping contact after that. I became very caught up in the Navy. Tried to send you a note a few years ago using something simliar to this venue.
You and she are some of my fondest memories as a kid. I actually remember when Roxanne first met my dad. Would really enjoy catching up (if at all in the cards). Though Dad isn’t with us anymore, Mom lives in the New England states above NY close to my brother and family.
Hope you get this!! If you don’t read these — then whoever does… please pass this to ether Jimmy or Roxanne and at least let them know that I said hello and hope both are doing well.
What a great evening of entertainment on PBS seeing all the old stars and Jimmy Clanton an all time favorite.I turned 75 May 7 of 2020 and those years of your music was my life. I lived in Ala for over 20 years and spent most of my career with a chemical firm and worked with 2 Clanton brothers I was always told were your uncles really great guys. My most other favorite singer of the era was Ray Petersen whom I lost track of in later years and wondered what became of him and in 2004 after the death of my wife I started a new life in Smyrna Tn. to find out that Ray also wound up as a Minister and is burried in the Smyrna/Nashville area. Great music from you guys, God certainly is Good and shares his best with us. Continued blessings to you and your bride and hope to see you again for years to come
Jimmy, just saw you on a re-run of a PBS show. Reminds me of how much I have always loved your voice and your music from “back in the day.” In this show you said “hallelujah” and asked for an “amen” several times. We were impressed. I thought you acted a lot like a minister. Are you and active Christian? Would be interested to know if you wrote any Christian songs.
Anyway, my wife and I love you, man.
Yes, I am a Minister and do ministry on facebook, and every Sunday 9,12,3,7 EST..on a internet radio station, surfcityradio.net,,,,,ALSO, I am on facebook !!!
Hi jimmy! This morning I watched an episode of Leave it to Beaver, and I thought it was you in the role of DUDLEY. The son of June Cleaver’s friend. It made me remember your record “Venus in blue jeans” Would have been about 1962. I was getting into surf music then. By the way, i understand you’re from Louisiana. I’m a Californian myself, but was once married to a cajun girl from a little town called Chauvin, La. Ever heard of it? It is about 20 miles from Houma, La. and minutes from a place called Cocodrie. My ex wife’s dad had his own shrimp boat, which brought shrimp to thier family owned business Houston Foret Seafood. Well, just thought i’d drop you a line, and wish you well. I’m into music as well. Played with a group called THE DELTAYS (1964) and THE JULES TIMER CO. (1967) We never had hit records like you though. Take care and keep on singing! Harold Dieckman
I just saw you on pbs May 31 2020 I have been trying to remember you for years. I am 72 years old now and I watched your movie when I was 10 or so. I wanted to let you know with your striking blue eyes you are still very good looking. By the way I am a male married not gay. But what a impression you made on me in my younger years. I am so glad God has given you so many years now. Your friend
Mickey Imberi 2150 el portal drive, Merced California 95340
I enjoy you and your music so much!! I saw the PBS special that you were on tonight and see the love in your eyes when you looked at your wife.
You are both the sweetest couple and stay forever young!! The twinkle in your eyes and your great voice and smile make the world a better place!!!
Thank you for the memories – old and new, for your music and the way you honor us with your songs and kindness. God Bless you both!! Such a beautiful couple. You bring so much joy into our lives.
Dear Jimmy – I just watched PBS special and so enjoyed listening to you sing and acknowledging your beautiful wife Roxanne. I had the privilege to meet her at Steinmarts in League City. We started talking to each in the dressing room while trying on a ton of clothes. I was shopping for my 60th high school reunion. I was recently widowed and she was so helpful to me. I could not believe I met the wife of Jimmy Clanton. She gave me her cellphone number but I never called her. I guess I got so busy, etc. Tonight after hearing you sing I decided to call her and tell her how great she looked but her number had been disconnected. She told me you’ll lived in Clear Lake. We talked about our wonderful grandchildren. This was about 5 years ago. My name is Joyce McDonald and my email address is eieio68mrj@aol.com. I hope the both of you are doing great and I just wanted to say hello to a beautiful lady who “made my day”. Sincerely, Joyce
Love your music Jimmy. You are an iconic star in my eyes. Hope to hear you sing again soon. Music was at its greatest when you were Making hits! I’m glad I was a part of it through my two older sisters! God bless you!
Mr. Clanton: I saw you in New Iberia, LA. I was 12 years old I think. I am now 74. I have always loved your music. My mother loved “Just a Dream”. I want to say thank you for the years of entertaining us. I watched you every chance I got. We were too poor to join a fan club. Watched your movies as well. You were the best entertainer I ever saw until I saw Elvis in San Diego in 1972. My husband served 20 years in the US Navy. We were stationed there. I had to save for weeks to see that concert. I never did write him to tell him thank you for the years he sang. So as I heard Just a Dream on my car radio, I knew I had to let you know. Thank you for some wonderful memories. Love you. God bless you and your family.
Hi Jimmy,
I just played Venus In Blue Jeans on Spotify and remember hearing it on the radio back in 1962 when I was 9. Great song! On Wikipedia it says the song was written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller, but if you read the Ace Records single label it says “Greenfield Sedaka”. Did Neil Sedaka co-write the song?
Best wishes and stay safe,
Steve
Your music and delivery is truly amazing. I sing and play ukulele for seniors, and I would really appreciate finding out where I can obtain copy of the lyrics and chords on “Ship on a Stormy Sea.” I’m also a sailor and it would be perfect to add to my music collection. The trouble is I cannot find a copy of the lyrics and chords anywhere! Although I play ukulele I can easily transpose the chords from any other string instrument. Would you be so kind to help me locate it please?
I am 17 years old and my cousin is 15 years old we our big fans of yours and your music we love listening to your music with our grandparents was hoping you could send us each a autographed picture and cd . thanks Richard and morgan latchaw 1854 marks ave akron ohio 44305 please p.s could you send a extra autographed picture for our grandpa for a surprise. thanks
I met your brother Ike in the 70’s. He had a lot of mental problems. We tried to include him in our group. That did not work very well.
I did not hear or see him before I moved to Houston in the 1980s. I moved back in 1995 and had only recently thought of him. I saw that he had died in a hospital.
I know this is late but I am sorry for your loss.
I would like to know how he was in his last few years. I would understand if you refuse.
I was so glad to see you ,Last. Year in ,OCT, Of 2019 ,I’m 77 now, I thought it would never happen ,Sue Milett is my family, ,may you well come close to my town again & I can hear you sing , Live again I well always be your Fan, I would like another shirt or sweat shirt from you, & have it signed ,Sue ask why was you not on my friends list ,I told her she was lucky, ,well any way I hear you, every day while I clean my house or at night, to relax ,god bless you & you & Sandy be Safe , give her a kiss for me , Love you Both, she made me have tears in my eyes when I seen her, in the hall, .hugs to. Both.🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸Midge Schmidt , from NY,🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸❤️💕🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼❤️Again be safe🙏❤️🙏.
I was 16 summer of 1958 and i remember hearing-Just A Dream as me and my girl were out for a drive. after hearing –Just A Dream she said–my how good that song sounds to me !!! I kind of identified with you back then as a –hunk..Well i can Dream cant i?? even if that was–Just A Dream!!! Have very great memories of you as the all time BEST!! Jim M
P.S. ON Comcast cable Music Choice Oldies they show your photo to slicked domn over front of face that i resent as you are deserved a much more complimentary photo of your self as –a real hunk!! just quoting my girlfriends comment!!
Thanks Jimmy for all your wonderful music I have enjoyed since I was a teenager. Still enjoy it very much. Sitting here watching “Go Johnny Go”, and really enjoying it. Teenager late 50’s, early 60’s!
Just watched go Johnny go, I met you when I was a dancer on the Buddy Deane show in Baltimore I still have your autograph. I live in Slidell Louisiana now. My Facebook name is
Jan Seitz McAllister hope you will be in touch
Jan, “friend request” me on Facebook. I have 2 personal pages Jimmy Clanton, James Reed Clanton, a fan page–Jimmy Clanton Group, Jimmy Clanton musician, and Jimmy Clanton Ministry!
Great fan of yours Jimmy! Glad to see that you are still going strong! Continued success. I’m from Louisiana–grew up in Minden, now live in Baton Rouge. My hubby graduated in 1957 from Redemptorist. He’s a fan too!
I am 74 years old and remember Jimmy Clanton very well. He was one of my favorite singers as a teenager. I often wondered what happened to him. God Bless Him. Loved his music. I heard He found the Lord. I am a Christian and so happy he knows Jesus. I smile when I think of the many happy memories I had listening to his songs.
I always was a fan of JIMMY CLANTON and love his recording-of ”JUST A DREAM;”’Even today as I turned 77 ”JUST A DREAM ”still reminds me of my youth.JIMMY CLANTON is awesome.
AUTHOR RICH SATTANNI.I wrote a article on JIMMY CLANTON on FEBRUARY 28TH 2020.THE article is on CONNECTICUT PATCH BRIDGEPORT CT EDITION.
Hi Mr. Clanton….I’m in awe but happy to hear that you are still living. It has been so many year I just assumed you were with our maker. I certainly remember your songs from my younger years. I have a first cousin (gone for some time now) that always claimed he was an acquaintance of yours. His name was Junior LeCompte from Houma, Louisiana. This would be back in the 50’s. Fact or Fiction?
Best wishes in your future endeavors.🤗🙏🏻
Hello,
I really enjoy your music. I was a big fan of Buddy Holly & Elvis! I was introduced to a young man, but older than me, by my brother, Paul Ivey & Donald Lee. This was in the 1960’s in Atlanta, GA. He told me this guy knew Buddy Holly & was traveling to California. I was offered a ride in his corvette. Just around the block. Being a teenager, I took the opportunity to ride in a corvette with a person who knew Buddy Holly! But, I can’t remember his name. Could that have been you? Just curious! Thanks!
Seeing you on You Tube brought back many fond memories; I remember wanting to move to Baton Rouge in 1960 (I live in Minnesota) because you lived there!! So pleased to see that you’re still touring and enjoying your music; your voice still sounds wonderful. I’m also thankful for your inspirational messages. God Bless you and may you continue singing for many years to come.
You were and are a wonderful performer. Your ministry is to bring joy. I am grateful to you for the beautiful music you make. Thank you for reminding me of the good things in life. Bless you and your wife and family.
Dear Jimmy
Saw your post on “venus” you tube inviting us here. I looked up Venus in Blue Jeans after I heard it today at my active adult retirement community out by the pool. Love this song and you singing it. I had a surprise when I went to the you tube of your ” wall of fame” and saw a close up of my friend Joe Terry, who recently passed away, out in the audience.
God gifted you with a fabulous voice and led you to some wonderful songs that you could share with us. It is a pleasure to get the opportunity to write you.
My name is Bob. I’m the Program Director for the “Rockn’ Eddy Oldies Radio Show” available on mostly all Podcast platforms or https://rockineddy.com where we do our best to keep the best of the Rock ‘n Roll era alive. We just found out about the cruise next month. I may be somewhat late but we’d be honored to broadcast a short promo, or anything else, in your voice. If you’re interested, I hope you can reach me at the hidden address here, or the contact form at our website.
her comes a greeting from Helge Kristian E and Vidar S. We often visit record stores and our greatest wish is to find LPs with your beautiful music. thank you!
Best Regards,
Helge Kristian & Vidar
I danced on Nive at 5 in Port Arthur back in the late 50’s you were a guest on the broadcast show
What a great memory. Of course all us teenage girls loved you! So sweet and handsome
Just somewhat older then you… but I enjoyed your music…
Venus in her blue jeans popped up in my mind today and again I listened to that beautiful voice of you.
I just want you to know that in my opion our music and songs back from the 50’s will be the best ever. Thks to all those musicians for that wonderful musical period ….
Best personal regards
Dick R. De Jong
The Netherlands
Remember meeting Jimmy at Civic Auditorium in Honolulu. I was in a group called The Nobles.We open for Jimmy at Show of Stars.We did all Buddy Holly songs.GREAT MEMORIES!👍🤙🏽
Thank you Jimmy Clanton for music so great over so many years. I’m an ‘oldies’ listener and hear the top hits and always love your songs. You were a favourite when I was a teen & still are a favourite.
Hi Mr Clanton, I’m 16 years old and absolutely love your music. I watched the movie Go Johnny Go about 4 years ago and that is where I found you. You were one of the first people that helped kick start My love for old music. My favorite song of yours is Venus in Blue Jeans, when I first heard that song I got goosebumps and it reminded me of my crush. It is still one of my favorite songs after four years. I would like to thank you for singing songs and allowing random people like me hear them over and over again.
Hi Jimmy, you and I have pretty much grown up together. I am two years younger than you, and have been a fan of yours since I heard “Just A Dream”
This is my kind of music, thank you for still performing that special sound.
My husband and I just attended the Doo Wop show at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh on October 26th, 2019 and enjoyed it so much. Thank you, Jimmy, for still performing your wonderful songs. We are both 77 and have been married for 58 years and were High School Sweethearts. The music we grew up was magical and we still love listening to all of it.
Evening
Big fan of Mr Clanton for many years
My hubby and I dated and lived thru your music
Married now for 52 yeas next Month on
Nov 4,1967
Thank you Mr Clanton
in Maryland
It was wonderful getting to meet you in Pittsburgh tonight (in street clothes, yet!) in the lobby at Heinz Hall. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us. (Sis was the one who didn’t recognise you)
Hi jimmy, I love your music, I have been following your music for years. I’m from New Orleans la, I hope one day you would come to New Orleans for a concert. God Bless you and your family Ron.
Hi Jimmy
Can’t wait to see you in California. Until then stay safe, happy, healthy and God please keep blessing this awesome man.
We listen to all your songs. My favorite Song is
A Letter to an Angel. Dearest darling I’m writing to say that I still love you and will come what may.
Such a beautiful beautiful song.
Then I listen to other songs you sing and they too are so beautiful. Just really enjoy your unique voice and your sweet personality.
A life time fan as you know
Pat & Tom
Gosh, the summer of 1958 doesn’t seem that far away! Just a Dream was a song I listened to over and over, never got tired of it to this day. You made the 50’s and 60’s very happy indeed for us young people who loved music. You look great, Jimmy, and am glad you have kept on performing. I have always been a fan; loved you then, love you now. Bless you and your ministry.
Sorry for all the bogus entries in your guestbook. Just ignore them and maybe they will go away..
Dear Mr. Clanton
I grew up on your songs when I was growing up in Johnstown PA. I still love them now, I am 70 years old but love the past.
Question if you don’t mind. Did you ever sing Little Altar Boy?
Have always loved your music and a classmate who is my friend on Facebook posted Venus in Blue Jeans and so I looked up your site. I hope someday to see you in person. I will watch for opportunities. 🙂
Jimmy hope you are doing well. Pulled your 45’s out tonight and enjoyed the memories. I am 73 and been listening to you since I was 13 years old. Wishing you the best and thank you for the music.
James Trussell james.a.trussell@usm.edu
I LOVE your song, “JUST A DREAM.” I’ve listened to Just A Dream on youtube so many times, that I feel like I know you personally. Great voice! It is one of my top three favorite songs. My other two favorite songs are: “You Send Me,” by Sam Cooke, and “It’s All In The Game,” by Tommy Edwards.
My name is Jeff Guerrero, and I am from Kansas. I am a 70 year old U.S. Army Veteran of the Viet Nam Era, (’68-’73). I could play my top three favorite songs all day long and never get tired of them.
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Jimmy Clanton.
I have been raising my children and now enjoying my grandchildren. I have 2 girls and each they have had a boy and a girl. Four grands for me. No great grands. But I am a Great-Great Aunt about a dozen times. I was a teen while you were getting started in the music business. I see you just had a birthday. I was 75 in May this year 2019. I hope to be able to go on the Doo Wop cruise. I am just now looking into it. (Sept. 13, 2019) Yes Friday the 13th.with a full moon. LOL I just realized awhile back that you are still making music. I have listened to your ministries on Facebook. You are awesome and I am so glad that you are still performing. I hope to see you on the Doo Wop cruise.
I met you once in a Gemco store on Houston, Texas and I were so kind. Have always enjoyed your work. My husband plays 50s on 5 in our cars so I still get to hear your recordings. Hope you are well!!!!
What an honor and pleasure to meet Jimmy Clanton yesterday at the Keystone Record Club Show in Pennsylvania yesterday (Sunday, 9/8/19) and what a precious Executive Associate Sandy Weeks is! Looking forward to dining with you soon, Donna Halliday & Ron Smith
Thank you Jimmy for all the beautiful music you have blessed me with. I never in my wildest dreams thought the day would come where I could talk to you and see your life unfold in front of my eyes. I live your music your life things going on in your life and your Preaching. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Thanks Jimmy your number 1 fan Glenda
Hi Jimmy! Give me a call at 985-685-0352 at my home address in Slidell, Louisiana about the up-coming Mardi Gras (Feb. 25,2020 ) . My name is Thomas A. Juhas, very good friend of your co-writer on your hit song “JUST A DREAM” , Cosimo Matassa of New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a 72 year old U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN of the Viet Nam Area. It would be great to talk to you!!!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a “HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ for your 81st Birthday! My name is Thomas A. Juhas, 72 years old, a U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN of the Viet Nam Area and a resident of Slidell, Louisiana for the past 41 years. My wife , Joy, and I have been married for 47 years and have 4 beautiful girls ( youngest is 45 years old). My sister, Mary, married John Matassa,son of Cosimo Matassa. Cosimo co-wrote , with you, your big hit song ” JUST A DREAM” and had a recording studio in New Orleans. I was a very close friend of Cosimo Matassa until he passed away a few years ago. I would like to invite you and your wife to NEW ORLEANS to spend some time with me and my wife in Slidell ( 25 miles from NEW ORLEANS) for the up-coming MARDI GRAS ( Feb. 25,2020). I have many of your records and play them all the time!!! Give me a call at home (985-643-7823). IT WOULD BE GREAT TO TALK WITH YOU!!! 9/2/2019
Good evening. It’s Tim Cardascia. I’m the son of Pete and Mary Lou. We now live in CA and were sitting in a Pizza Factory restaurant and just hear your song “Venus in Blue Jeans” on Sirius XM.
Hope you are well. If you don’t remember me, that’s ok, I know you meet a lot of people.
JIMMY, YOU ARE STILL ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMERS THAT MY HUSBAND, WAYNE, AND I HAVE ENJOYED SINCE WE WERE IN OUR 20’S, YOUR SONGS HAVE A QUALITY THAT IS NOT FOUND IN OTHER SONGS AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE A POSITIVE MESSAGE TO GIVE TO US. I AM HAPPY THAT YOU AND YOUR WIFE HAVE BEEN HAPPILY MARRIED FOR QUITE A FEW
YEARS, WE TOO HAVE BEEN HAPPILY MARRIED FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS (53 TO BE EXACT) ON OCTOBER 15, 2019.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR MANY HOURS OF ENJOYABLE MUSIC!
I was just o your page, Awesome, I’ll well be your fan for ever ,I seen you, once ,you were awesome, hope to see & hear you again, Long time Fan, 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼👑👑👑👑👑👑🎼🎼🎼❤️💕🌻😘
God certainly blessed you with a beautiful voice, and I have enjoyed listening to you since Go Jimmy Go. I loved your performance when you sang, my favorite Venus in Blue Jeans to your wife. It really touched my heart when you did that. Keep singing Jimmy, and we’ll keep on listening! To me, you are Just A Dream, and I hope all is well with Charlene.
Jimmy, thank you for making my teenage years really great and I loved all your recordings. I think I still have Go, Jimmy, Go on 45 from when it was recorded. Did you ever go on tour with Dick Clark, Bobby Rydell, and Johnny and the Hurricanes? I saw them in Charleston, SC in 1961 and I thought you were there also. Long time, memory fades with age.
Thank you all for your comments…I have read every one of them…I luv and appreciate my fans. Thank you for taking the time to come to my website and leaving comments!!!!
You are a true blessing! I used to wait and wait for the radio to play “Venus is Blue Jeans” and how wonderful it was to be where there was a jukebox, my dad would give me money to play it and of course your song was what I would look for! I was 8 years old when it came out and this song is still one of my most favorites.
Thank you for the music 🙂
I was in the Air Force in the 50,s. My all time song was just a dream. Even now. I remember seeing ( I think) you in New Orleans. Made my day .i still listen to your songs.nothing wrong reminising about the good times. By the way , I’m 79.” Thank you for the memories.
Jimmy, I still love to hear you sing. It takes me back to my younger years as a teenager with such fond memories. I sing Venus in Blue Jeans to my wife who was my High School Sweet Hart back in 1963 and she really is everything I hoped she’d be, a teenage Goddess from above and she belongs to me.
Thanks for all your songs my friend, Bobby Adams
I have always enjoy your music. I still play the golden oldies and watch PBS with the music I have loved. American Band Stand is what I use to watch to learn to dance and sing the songs. I have never like hard rock and all the crap that goes with. So good of you to be still singing your songs.
Thank you from the bottom of heart for the music you and everyone in your era played. Still Venus in Blue Jeans is my favorite.
Hello Jimmy C.
Its been awhile but I decided to at least check the website. See you’ve been going to Asia and Are going to Italy soon. You might remember I told you years ago to explore that type of venue. Please check or have booking check the great oldies venues in France and the Nederlands. I played France four times before I had to quit. I simply got too old to go. But we all know that you can Go Jimmy Go!
Best to ya buddy!
Hi Jimmy,
Enjoy your music. Rosanne introduced me to your music. We ran around for a few years. She went with us to Mexico in fall of 2016.
She’s a nice lady. I did some home repairs for her. She was with my wife Victoria running around.
Hi Jimmy, I can’t believe you have a website. I’ve always enjoyed your music as a teenager & I still do. The music of today is pitiful, can’t understand the words, the singers use bad words, you can’t dance to it. I tell my grandchildren if you can’t sing or dance to it, it’s not music only trash.
I notice your shows are only in Italy. I wished more of the doo-whop music of our era would come here to the US. The memories we seniors have of those wonderful days. Thanks Jimmy & May God bless you always.
Maria
I only have one show in Italy on August 8th. I will be performing on Long Island on April 6th, in Pittsburgh on October 26th. I have been performing all over the US from shows in Florida to shows in California. There are Doo Wop Shows all over the US all the time.
I have just discovered that you are still here. I am 6 years younger than you. When you were a young teenidol I was a teenager and loved your songs and you were a good looking young man then and you are still good looking at your age now. I grew up listening to Rock N Roll music. Later in life I got hooked on country music and line dancing. There will never be good music like it was when I was a teen and a few years later. It takes me way back when I listen to the music of yesteryear. I think I am crushing all over again on your type music. You sound the same as you did years ago. I am so glad that you have a voice for our Lord Jesus. You are a very respected person. So don’t let anyone kill that spirit that you have.
Mr. Jimmy, I am wondering if you are still in the Louisiana area, and still preaching? My dad is/was a friend of yours ( it’s been probably over 20yrs since he last seen you, he didn’t get out much), Vietnam Vet ,and is terminally ill now. It would be a great honor if maybe you could visit him and pray together.
I grew up listening to your music as my dads prize collections of memories , and Roland, and Art Sir Van , the Jokers, Jerry Burns, Dr. John, ect. What beautiful voices you all have , was blessed to hear you all live ( just not from back in the day)
Thanks 🙏
My email address is attached privately to this post, if you could contact me please.
Back in the mid 60’s I was a road mgr. for a traveling show produced by a man in Pittsburgh PA. who’s name I forgot! There was you, Dee Dee Sharp,Ronnie Cochrane from Pittsburgh PA. & a musical group named Tim & The Galaxies. I just ran across the schedule from that tour after all those yrs! You were living in Houston TX. then on Rariton St.
Just had to share. Are you still singing? Peace & love,
Richard Petrovic, Gilbert AZ
Just wanted to let you know how much I have always enjoyed you music! Saw you perform in Fla and really loved the show! Thanks for all the good years! Hope to see you again!
Benn a Jimmy Clanton fan since her first released “Just a Dream”…There are not many “teen idols” I fancied during their time slot of fame, but I liked like Elvis, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles. I was born to music in the mid-50’d when doo-wop was the sound, and it was the best of them al! Buddy Holly was OK, because he was there in the beginning of good sounds, not so much because of hi talent.
Got into Motown in the early 60’s, went into into soul also. That’s about it!.
Mr Clanton, good afternoon. I am a 70 year old from NY. I have always enjoyed your music. Venus in Blue Jeans is still played a few times a month as well as Just a dream. You are a Great Talent and those songs still sound so Fresh , like it was recorded yesterday. Your Music lives on, un like the garbage that s recorded today. God Bless you . I hope you come to the NY NJ area soon. As I stated earlier , I play your songs many times a month. My Best , Frank Allegro Tappan NY
I looked you up tonight as I was looking back on some memorable times as a teen. You and your band played at the Pier in Galveston which in those days was so very different from today’s concerts. Yours was my first “concert” and I loved your music. My “claim to fame” was getting to dance with your brother Ike. The audience was in a big circle around you and each of you chose several of us to dance with for a few seconds. Needless to say I was in heaven…and yes I did finally wash the hand he grabbed. Good memories. Great songs. Thank you.
Jimmy, I am now almost 79 years old and have very fond memories of hearing you at places like the Moonloght Inn and Carousel. You have had a fantastic career since then and have performed in many large,grand and famous venues. But for me, none of those can compare to the atmosphere that was present in those old Louisiana juke joints. I felt like I was a part of your performance in those close surroundings. Thank you for all that you do.
Jimmy….you are one of the greatest from that era. What a wonderful time (Circa 1959) to be a teenager….my god it was GREAT!!! Now….I’m an old man of 74 just wishing it was 1958 all over again?? Boy….do I wish !!!!!!
God bless you Jimmy. You made my day many times over the years.
Robert “Rudi” Pierotti Boise, Idaho (Formerly from Boston.)
Jimmy, I have loved your music since I was 12 years old and am very thankful I found your Facebook page & your songs on You Tube. Very thankful to find Jesus changed your heart and life those many years ago so we will spend eternity together when God calls us home.
Your songs bring back so many happy memories of when I was younger. You are a blessing to my life. I wish I could have seen you perform in person, but that will have to wait until heaven.
God bless you and yours.
I’m a fan, as was my mom. She had your album…I always remember your red and white outfit and blue background. In the early 70s mom give me the album and I played it alot. I was born Feb of 1958, I’m betting that my mom almost wore out the record…because the song “Just a dream” is my favorite. I am so glad you are still doing shows. Thanks for the wonderful music. Connie
God Bless you had been at the church I go to. A long time ago besides that my sister always dragged me to see you when ever she can boy my knees were really bruised at times 😊
When I was a teenager I listened to JUST A DREAM over and over. Your pics on my wall. Well I could DREAM too. Ha. I’m delighted to see how your life has turned out.
Hi Jimmy,
I just heard you singing “Go Jimmy Go” on the MC music channel for ‘solid gold oldies. It sure brought back memories. I wanted to see if I could find out what you were up to these days. So good to see that it looks like you are still performing. I was a teenager back in the 60’s and I’ll always remember those days and musicians like you. So many wonderful memories! God bless you and your music for being a part of my youth. Every time I hear those old 60’s song, it brings me back to those days and I feel like a 16 year old girl again. Thanks for being part of the reason for that!!
As a teenager my bedroom walls were covered with your pictures. I enjoyed all of your music and had it all. You were my very favorite teen idol. Now at 72 I still enjoy it. Rock on my friend.
Hi Jimmy, I love your songs and have been a fan since the 50’s. You still look and sound fantastic! I live in Delaware and was wondering if you will be in the area anytime soon, either doing a concert or ministering?
A belated Happy Birthday!
God Bless You,
Norma
Happy Birthday Jimmy !!! God Bless You, and your ministries !! Huge fan…just saw your last west coast performance in San Bernardino…
Don’t forget to focus on your book….what a great story you have to tell…
Love, Al, and Peggy Wells
Jimmy, It was so great to see and hear you this past Saturday August 18, 2018 in San Bernardino. I was there with two friends from Downey CA, Frank and David Williams. Your songs will live forever! I only wish we could have talked more, and that I would have bought more of your music and photos. I heard you say you would be retiring soon. In looking at the crowd near your “meet and greet” table, I think you could do another West Coast Show, and really entertain even more fans. Your music and movies are one of a kind. They take us back to a very different America than what we have today. May all of these memories always be cherished, by people from all generations, and from all over the world. Thank You, Jimmy Clanton. And I hope to see and hear you again, very soon!
Hi Jimmy,
You and your music meant so much growing up in the late ’50’s and 1960’s. For some reason
“If I” touched my soul and it means so much to me.
We saw you at an Affordable Music Productions’ show in Upland, CA, I believe it was two years ago.
You were in the High School lobby signing records and just talking before the show began and I was
able to meet you, get a hug and speak with the sweet person (your wife?) who was handling purchases.
We were able to see you on 8/18/18 at California Theatre in San Bernardino, CA. You were, as always, the consumate perforrmer. I wish that I had been able to see your more times over the years but the two shows will be treasured in my memories. May God continue to bless you and I will look up your Ministry’s site. Thank you for your Faith – I’ll see you in Heaven.
Jimmy, you got me through the ups and downs of being a teenager! I am 70 now and I still love listening to your music and yes, even imagining that every song you sang was meant especially for that lovestruck teenage girl with a ponytail and bluejeans dreaming of you every night! Thanks for the memories!
If only you knew what your concert in the small town
of Coshocton Ohio meant to me back in 1958.
I was 14 and lived a block from the National Guard
Armory where you played. You signed an autograph
for me on a crumpled half piece of school notebook paper that I must have had in my pocket and guess what? I still have it! My favorite song of yours is
Just A Dream. I still him it to myself sometimes.
Thank you for your songs and all the sweet memories
of the good old days which have become even sweeter
through the years.
hi jimmy
this is a long time loyal fan…since the 1950,s.. now a senior wife mother ,grandmother and still loving my old time rock n roll music. Y you ask becauseof the great music people like you who gave it to us and my youth was so wonderful and music and my friends were thee most important part of my growing up..
i had pleasure of living in new jersey and proximity to new york and the great rock n roll alan freed brooklyn paramont show.. i still have 3 playbills wished i had saved them all!!.. i saw all you guys like live in person plus a movie… and NOW
while on a smaller scale i just got tickets 100 rows back but still a lot beeter then my brooklyn paramont seats we werre lucky to get in and while our seats were in the tipy top last balcony section we did not care we were still there.. i even had my cowbell which we kids loved to ring at the showa… my mom n aunt would dance in the aisle and the police just let them be i was too busy just watching you all perform and ring my bell had no time to dance…..
im sharing this with you because you also was very young. i have your movie with alan freed i have seveeral f his movies.. the only sad part is no one has actuall footages of the shows ii would love to relive thru an actual recoreded show see us all and hear the excitment..
well anyway i just wanted you to know i hope to see you at the show and my husband and i were lucky enough to get 2 meet n greet pre show tickets.. so i will be theer and hope to get a picture and autograg….. oh this part you should love to hear i have your KARAOKE version of your just a dream and i do sometimes try to sing it when i am out i love the ong i try my best and good b ad or not i enjoy it and to e thats as good as life can get.
see ya soon a true fan carolyn
Take Care Jimmy. I just turned 69 and have been listening to your songs since my early days. I’m a disabled US Combat Veteran due to two years in Vietnam but am still kicking.
Take care and I’ll keep listening.
I remember your days as a deejay and program manager? at WHEX 1680 AM in Columbia Pennsylvania in the mid 1970’s.. I also recall Bob Brooks being one of the HEX deejays. I folllowed his career later while at WSBA in York and later at KJR in Seattle .
I ‘m writing now because I hope to get an answer to a question about the oldies novelty group Dicky Doo and the Dont’s. I remember you played one of their lesser hits Flip Top Box. Cute little ditty.
For some reason, I remember you said that Dicky Doo was really a Philadelphia architect named Richard A. Doo. I always enjoy great trivia and stashed that tidbit away in my brain.
However, Ive seen Wikipedia and other reference books say that Gerry Granahan was the lead member of the group.
Can you clarify your research or personal knowledge on this topic?
I hope you get to our area someday again while you are on tour.
Thanks very much.
Trivia buff and long time radio listener
Al Vandersloot
York PA
When I was 14 I wrote you a letter. I love the song just a Dream. You sent me a signed autographed picture. I charrished it I’m now 72 and I still love your music. Of all the performers I wrote to you were the only one who responded with an autographed photo. Jus want to say thank you again. I k
Live in Ventura county now and I would love to attend a concert if you are ever near here.
Lynda nelson Nelsonest1945@sbcglobal.net
I bought the cd Back Where It All Began. It isn’t working. It says check cd. I have tried it in different CD players. But it want work. I would like to get another on to replace the defected one. Thank you.
Jimmy, I have loved you since I was 15. I loved your songs, your hair (lol) everything about you. I am so glad I found you again, I had lost you until I got in the computer world and figured out how to use it, and find people. I was so happy to find you and your site. Love your Ministry site, and often go to it for peace and to just to feel good and hear the word of God.
God Bless you, Susan
just wanted to say thank you for your music! just listened to a song, brought back some memories!! your music brought me through my teen years and have never forgotten…..may you be blessed with many more years of music! go Jimmy go!!🎵🎵🎶🎶🎺🎺
Thanks so much for the memories, my husband passed 16 months ago, we danced to your songs in the 1950;s and 1960’s. We lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and were teenagers at the time when we met you at what was called Danceland Bandstand. The teen dance places are no longer in Cedar Rapids, a real shame todays kids won’t have the memories we have.
Thanks again for your music.
Marian M. McNabb
Was listening to an oldies station on the radio, and “Venus in Blue Jeans” came on. Sang EVERY word to it and relished in the memories it brought back. Always loved your music, Jimmy. I saw you in concert a few times – mostly oldies shows. They just don’t make music like they used to, do they? Anyway, thanks for all the fond memories and good music.
Hi Jimmy
Love your music I remember you from the 50’s my favorite Song” Just a Dream” and I still have your movie” Go Johnny Go ” I am trying to get my Family to take me in on the 18th of Aug 😊
Jimmy I love all your music your voice sounds the same today as it did back then. I’ve noticed many singers lose their original sound now that their older. It’s sad. I’m just so happy and proud to be one of your friends. Love you forever.
Just watched ” GO JOHNNY GO “. Am now watching ” TEENAGE MILLIONAIRE”. Go Jimmy Go !
IF YOU ARE EVER INTHE south ( Texas, Louisiana, Alabama I would like to see you in person. Grew up with rock and roll in the 50s’ and 60s.
Keith, Thank you for coming to my website. My only and last performance of my career in TEXAS will be in San Antonio on September 23rd at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. My last performance in Louisiana was in May 2017 in Baton Rouge. We made a DVD of that 2 hour show which is available in the store here on my website.
hello jimmy i’m an old fan from the 50’s just wanted to say hi and say i have always really liked your music and movies take care and keep on keeping on
Hi Jimmy
I scrolled to read your fans comments. You deserve ever compliment posted. You truly are a gifted and amazing man. Your voice is so unique and beautiful but its not only your voice. You have given so many people happiness in your choices of songs, yes, but also in the lifestyle you choose to lead. I and I know all your fans respect you so much.
I love all your songs. They bring me back to a place of innocence and listening to beautiful love songs. Even our children wished they grew up in the late 50’s and early 60’s. How can anyone beat “A Letter To An Angel”!
May God keep blessing you and your loved ones.
Enjoy singing and entertaining your fans and when its time to relax, enjoy relaxing. You can say, a life well done, Jimmy Clanton. It was never Just A Dream. You lived it!
We will always be spinning your records.
Hello Mr. Clanton,
My name is Alex and I am one of your youngest and biggest fans. I have loved your music since I was thirteen years old. I was wondering if you would be willing to autograph two of the pictures I would like to purchase from your website. Also, I am really looking forward to seeing you perform at the Pottstown show on May 19th. Are you doing any meet and greets before or after the show? I would love to take a picture with you. May God Bless you and your family. Your friend, Alex
Alex, I responded to your message right after you wrote it, but we were having technical problems with my being able to comment on this page. I was hoping to meet you in Pottstown. I’m sorry I didn’t see you. Where do you live?
Thank you for loving your fans as much as we love you.Thank you for taking your time to sign autographs for items on your website.love your friend Todd Stephens
When Jimmy was in Baltimore during intermission he was so sweet and let pictures of him and I to be taken they are a treasure to me he has been my idol since I was fifteen my first forty five was just a dream I’m going to Pottstown in may hopefully will get my pictures signed judy
My older sister and I saw and heard Jimmy perform
in our little town of Coshocton Ohio at the National
Guard Armory Building. I was lucky enough to get
his autograph and I still have that crumpled piece of paper to this day in my box of treasures. At the time
the concert was the most exciting thing I had ever
done in my life.
Thanks Jimmy Clanton for that wonderful memory
way back around 1958! 💕🙏💕
I love your songs, but now they make me cry because they remind me of my first love
I had him to wear his hair like yours hanging in the middle of his eyes I am 71.
I married in1963 and I’m still married. God Bless You and Your Wife what a wonderful year 1962 I’ll never forget it. December 8 is my Birthday.
Thank you all for coming to my website and taking the time to leave a comment. I have read all of them although I may not have commented on each and everyone of them.
Hi Jimmy! . I’m so happy right now. I saw you in 1959!!!! Saw the picture of you in front of the theater. That was the best show! I’m saving all your records for my grandchildren. God Bless You!
Thank You for the warning about posting kids info,on FB!! And,so happy to realize who was posting it!!! I’m a longtime fan!!!! My Sirius is stuck on “50’s on 5” and Elvis Channels!!!!!!
Hi Jimmy, Just wanted to let you know what a big fan I am . I have always enjoyed your music but my greatest thrill came when I got to meet you in Ft. Pierce,Florida! My sister said she had to hold me back from coming on stage!! (Ha) Thanks for all the good years!!! Fran
Jimmy, my husband and I saw you on Larry’s Country Reunion American Graffiti several months ago and just bought the set of DVD’s so we can watch the shows over and over. We fell in “love” with you all over again. Bringing your wife out and the things you said about her were very touching. Thank you for being such an awesome performer. I pray your and your wife are still being blessed with a wonderful life. Allen & Brenda Barrett
Always loved your records, Jimmy! Still listening to all the oldies! Brings back memories-,when you were introduced on American Bandstand. We have so many musical channels now. Still have my 45’s, my son laughs at it. Hope you are doing well. 🎼
Hey Jimmy – I just discovered (on YouTube https://youtu.be/JujnqvGd3KM ) that you recorded “Teardrops Make No Sound” (lyrics by me, music by Jimmy Krondes, published by Bourne Music ), I guess in the late 1960s? Anyway, I’m truly and deeply honored! “Venus in Blue Jeans” has always been one of my all-time favorite recordings!
I love ‘Just a Dream’…I always have and still have my little 45 record….It’s sad that My turntable don’t work…I need to get a new one so I can hear it more often…It brings back some good memories and you were definitely one of my teenage idols as they call it…If you ever perform near me I want to go see you if I’m able..(back problems)…anyway, enjoyed hearing the songs again…Have a Blessed day! 🙂
Thank you for coming to my website and leaving a comment…while I may not comment on each one!!!…I read each and every one of them!!!…I love and appreciate my fans.
‘Venus In Blue jeans’ was one of my mum’s favourite songs.It is also still one of mine!You have sung so many great songs before and since.You are,in my opinion,sheer class!!!
Every time I play your CD, it makes me feel like I am back as a teenager again. I loved your songs then, and I love them now. Thank you for so many great memories.
Loved your songs growing up, and I still do! You are an inspiration to everyone of your fans! You sure do dress nice!!! Love your suits!!! Thanks for all you do!!
Have been a fan forever. Saw you at The Rocket Room in D.C. back in the 60’s. Saw you again at The Hilton in Springfield Va. My friend and I came up to your room and knocked on the door (which we wasn’t suppose to do and can’t believe we did) and you were very nice to us. At least you didn’t slam the door on us. Lol Then the next night my Mother and I came to the Hilton again. Of course she had to say Beckie had your pictures all over her walls. Which all 4 walls in my bedroom were covered with you!! Oh too be young again! I still have your autograph. Thank for all the good memories! Love ya!! 💜😻💜
Jimmy, you are an inspiration for everyone. That voice is heavenly, the acting is truly fantastic. Such wonderful accomplishments. You are a true legend for all, who loves your music. Thank you Dear jimmy and may God continue blessing you. ❤🙏🎵
Saw you a few years back in the Grand Casino Ballroom Show! Then personally met you in the hall and my daughter took a picture of you & I.
The next morning we visited at the hotel you stayed at, enjoyed chatting with you at the continental breakfast. Hope to see you in Minnesota again in the near future!
I remember being in basic training with you in Fort Leonard Wood 61&62. Seemed fun to know a celebrity. Watched a 60s special on PBS and remembered you. I guess you are still performing? If you want to say hello just email me back. It’s been a good 45 years 😊. James (Jim) Medley
Don’t have very much recollection of Ft. Leonard Wood and don’t intend to. But at least your remembrance proves I was there. I am still performing and am on Facebook. I don’t have access to the emails here.
An amazing career in music and still going strong, how many performers can make that claim to fame? Not only does Jimmy Clanton still sing great he looks great too. Was a heart throb to so many girls and women and still is. Cannot wait to see his show this spring in Pottstown along with the rest of the fabulous performers scheduled to appear. It’s going to be a night to remember and will certainly bring back memories of younger years gone by. A chance to be the teenager I once was decades back, at least for a few hours that is.
Thanks for putting smiles on millions of people’s faces Jimmy.
Donna Bruno
Toms River, NJ.
1/10/2018
Hi Jimmy , I’ve been your fan since 1959. Have several of your records, still play them. I found you on Facebook almost 4 years ago. In the last 2 1/2 years I’ve been blessed to be at 8 of your shows . I’ve been blessed being able to hang out with you and Sandy . I plan on going to more of your shows in the future. BTW …, My middle grandson which is 23 , also loves LSU Football and Hillsong just like you .
Hi Jimmy,
I’m a big fan of yours. I live right outside of Baton Rouge in Walker, La. I may be almost 72, but when I listen to your music I’m 16 again.
Blessings to you, Sandy & your family for a safe, healthy & happy New Year!!!
I sure hope you were able to be at my last one man show on the Baton Rouge HS stage last `May 2017. I will still perform in a limited number of multi act shows but doubt I’ll be performing in LA again.
Hey Jimmy, do you remember playing at the Southern club in Opelousas, LA in the mid 50’s? My brother and I (Harry and Larry Johnson) used to follow you when you’d play in the area. There was also Johnny Hayes, Willie Landry, Mervin and Marlin Clay. Do you remember any of us. It looks like you are doing well. Your music brings back so many memories. God delivered me from depression at 28 and called me to preach shortly after and I pastored a church in Louisiana for 28 yrs. God bless you and take care my friend ~Harry Johnson
You probably came to see me at the Moonlight Inn, the Lighthouse on False River, the Bantam Club in Gonzales, the Carousel across the river and I can’t remember a lot of the others. That was a lifetime ago. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Hi Jimmy,
I am 69 years old and remember watching you on American Bandstand all those years ago. I have always loved your songs Just a Dream and Venus in Blue Jeans.
Years ago I watched a special-Rock and Roll Graffiti-I loved it but didn’t purchased it at the time. I have watched some of it on You Tube, but am now the proud owner of the whole set of DVD’s, and I love it.
I am a Christian, too, and so appreciated the comments that I heard you and so many of the other performers made about their faith. What would we ever do without Jesus or our faith in God? I don’t even want to think about it.
My mom watched American Bandstand as she puttered around our house, too, and she loved it when you were on and sang Just A Dream. My mom lives in Heaven now and I look forward to a joyous reunion with her and Daddy some day, as well as other loved ones.
I also wanted to mention your movie Go, Johnny Go. I recently watched that and it was really a good movie. I love Sandy Shepherd singing Heavenly Father. So beautiful.
Thank-you, Jimmy, for your sharing your talent with us. Please give my regards to your lovely wife. A good marriage is a true blessing from God. My husband and I have been married since 1969. We have 3 grown children and 3 awesome granddaughters, but I still feel like a teenager in my heart.
God bless you! Peggy Dudley-Aurora, Nebraska
Hello Jimmy. …I saw you at the PNC Art Center…I believe it was two summers ago.. and I was over the moon to finally see you and hear you in person after loving you since my teens!! And I’m more in love with your songs and YOU then ever!!! I met you after the concert and was overwhelmed with your personality and kindness. You are a wonderful human being and the world is so blessed to have you in it! Please continue to share you beautiful voice with the world and hopefully in New Jersey again very soon!!
Howdy Jimmy, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your songs when I was growing up. I was a young and growing romantic and your songs brought me lots of consolation when it came to “young love” and discovering girls. I could also sing along with you and hold every note as you did. I have lost my voice so singing is more like Bob Dylan now, but I still try. I was pleased to see that another site said that you had a “religious conversion” (I despise that term)…that you got saved and found JESUS as I also have. Now make sure that JESUS knows you (Matt 7:21-23) as most Christians miss those verses. Some time when you are praying, I would love for you to pray (along with me) for Brian Wilson of the BeachBoys. He was a genius and his songs also resonated with me when I was in my late teens and early 20’s. May GOD richly bless you and your family and know that you, Eddie Cochran, Sam Cooke, and Fats Domino got me through some tough times as a young teenaged romantic. You had a tremendous impact on my love of music and my life. Oh, I also got to see you in person when you came to my hometown (Jacksonville, Florida) back in 1957 or 1958 when I was 13. I can’t recall all who were in the show as I only went to see you and sing along with you (I was way up high in the seats so nobody would hear me).
Always a fan, and proud to be a brother in CHRIST! Bill Tackett
Bill, thank you for being a fan of Jimmy’s and of his songs all through these years. The fact that he was a teen idol, was in his opinion, the gateway for God using Jimmy’s notoriety to spread the gospel once Jimmy at age almost 42 got saved. Jimmy has had 4 visitations from God, Himself and would preach to a washing machine if there were no one available because Jimmy Clanton is a walking talking Bible preacher/teacher. Jimmy lives with one foot in the Spirit Realm and constantly speaks Scripture. He has a Jimmy Clanton Ministry page on Facebook as well as having made himself available as an evangelist for different churches. In fact, Jimmy was in full time ministry for 14 years until he received a prophetic word telling him that God was going to take him back into the music business so that he could reach those in the marketplace. Rest assured that God knows who Jimmy Clanton is and I often say, “If Jimmy Clanton puts his foot in the Red Sea, it would part.” God Blesses Jimmy and those around him on a daily basis. Sandy Weeks, Executive Associate for Jimmy Clanton Enterprises
WOW MEMORIES OF YOU AND JUST A DREAM STILL STAYS WITH ME AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. AS A TEENAGER YOUR SONGS HELP ME THRU SOME PAINFUL BREAK UPS AND SHED SOME TEARS BUT YOU WERE MY IDOL; AND WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE..
Jimmy, saw the rock’n’roll legends shows produced in the 1990’s for RFD-TV by Larry Black this fall. Was transported back to my little girl days. Was only in grade school during the late 50’s/early 60’s but looooved the music even at those early ages. Many tears came down my cheeks during those evenings watching all you guys on RFD. I just wish I had saved all those teen magazines with your pictures & stories in them that I once had. I remember watching your movies back then, too. So many memories of great times long past. You have maintained your good looks and smooth style all these years. And what gentleman still today. Thanks for the trip back in time. A true fan, Chris Hobrock
Hi Jimmy. I’m a big fan for as long as I can remember. Love your songs and hope that you will keep singing for us as long as you want to! God speed my friend!
I just thought about you after many years. I Googled you and was surprised to find your website. I live in California now but from new Orleans. So happy to see you are still entertaining. I am about you age, but when I was 16 I over you and was quite a fan.
Jimmy, I saw you last night at the Michael Pryor’s show in Emmittsburg Md. Nov. 4th, I sure enjoyed seeing you and listing to your music, brought back good memories. Any chance that you will be coming back to this area any time soon?
Have always loved girls in ‘blue jeans’ and your song helped state that love outright. The night I met the woman I have spent the last 34 years with, she was wearing blue jeans. Also, I was a trumpet player in school and one of the 1st rock and roll records I learned to play was “Venus in Blue Jeans”. I always thought that the B-side “Highway Bound” should have been an A-side release of its own and I played it to death along with “Venus” Saw you awhile back on a PBS special and you were still fantastic. Thanks for the early rock and roll memories. I have always been a huge record collector, at one time I had over 3500 singles. A divorce soon divested me of my collection.
Jimmy, my husband and I just watched you on “Country Family Reunion”. It was wonderful to see some of the acts from my youth. I really enjoyed you singing on this program and was especially touched when you brought your wife out during “Venus in Blue Jeans”. You could see how much you loved her and also that God is important in your life. I realize that the program was filmed several years ago but you are still looking and sounding great. Best wishes.
Mr. Clanton,
It was wonderful to actually see you in person during Breakfast at the Ramada in Cumberland, MD. this morning. You were very busy with a group of Lady fans! I did want to meet you and shake your hand, but didn’t want to intrude! I’ve been a fan since I was 10 years old. Loved those songs of yours and still do….Good luck to you and I hope our paths will cross again!
God bless and “Go Jimmy Go”!
Rick
PS I was the one walking around the hotel with the black Great Dane!
Rick, you should have introduced yourself and rescued me. I had been admiring your dog as you had walked it out by the RR tracks. We all talked about what a beautiful dog you had.
Jimmy, I rediscovered you about 3 yrs ago on Facebook. I’m the Super fan since I was 5 yrs old who traveled from Okla to California in 2015 and to Baton Rouge this year to see and hear you, to talk with and hug you (maybe for the last time which breaks my heart). I am so happy to have a shared friendship with you and I love your soul. God bless you and Sandy and thanks for all the wonderful memories!
Linda, I am so appreciative of you traveling such distances to California to see me with this last time being to Baton Rouge. Thank you so much for your sacrifices and efforts to come and see me. I am humbled by people who do that. Who knows what God has planned for the future.
Jimmy,
I have been a fan since I was a young teen. At that time I never dreamed we would be friends on something called Facebook. You have had an amazing career, and stayed a good and humble person. So many famous people took the wrong road. Thanks for all of the beautiful music.
Bernice
When I was about 12 years old, I placed second in a “16 Magazine” essay contest about you. My prize was an autographed copy of “Jimmy’s Happy, Jimmy’s Blue,” which became my favorite album. I also saw you live at a concert that featured a variety of singers and musicians. I still enjoy listening to you and continue to appreciate your one-of-a-kind voice. It’s nice to know you have so many fans!
Friends on Facebook. I have absolutely loved your music since I was in high school. So very glad to see that you continue to perform and entertain audiences all over the area. If there is ever a plan to perform in Pittsburgh, PA, please let me know.
Hi I wanted to thank you for being so kind to me I came to see you and Brenda lee in greenville s.c.you were at Howard Johnson”s. after the concert and you made them let me and my friend in and got us hot chocolate and you were so kind but Brenda lee was nasty to us I have never forgot you !!!and I do wish I could get to Branson to see you again. I have all your music !!and I know you are still a kind person with a good heart just hope you get this so you know you. LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON ME MY WHOLE LIFE. THANK YOU ANN !!! couchann@att.net
Undeniably believe that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be on the internet the easiest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get irked while people think about worries that they plainly don’t know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and also defined out the whole thing without having side-effects , people could take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks
I have been a fan since Just A Dream was first released and continue as a huge fan today. Am hoping to see you perform in concert one day soon. Just checked your website for dates but information provided says check back soon — and I will!
I remember my mom playing your record Go Jimmy Go. My mom’s maiden name was Clanton. She always said that you guys were related. She was from Shelbyville, TN. Never knew, if this was true, or something she wanted to be true. Always loved the song!!
Jimmy… it’s me Mike Zandman. I’m the kid who sang your songs in my Brooklyn apartment where my stage was my living no room and audience was my mom. I was 9 years old.. So now I’m 63 and I’m a local band in a 55’and over New Jersey Community. Well I found out that our Bass player use to back you up… his name is Jeffrey Sturman and he speaks proudly of playing with your Band… Anyways, thanks for being a founding member of Rock N Roll.
didn’t finish my comment I loved to hear you sing “Just a Dream!” If you ever play Las Vegas or anyplace around, please let me know. It would be wonderful to see you again!
Wow my first time on your page. You still look handsome.I saw you in Houston,Texas opening for your movie Teenage Millionaire, I also got your autograph. It was so exciting to see you and the movie, I was 15 then but I still have a great memory of seeing you in person. God Bless you.
You were my first teenage crush. “Just A Dream” was my favorite song. Saw you on American Bandstand. So glad to find you. Wondered what happened to you.
I was surprised and glad to run across a repost of yours on my Facebook page.
My Dad had been called to active standby duty during the Berlin crisis and we had to move to Leesville.
No way you could remember me and a bunch of other kids that met you at Ft. Polk, La back in 1962. We were at the swimming pool when you came there. It was a thrill for a 12 year old girl I will never forget.
Glad you are still in music.
Jimmy, I’ve enjoyed your music for as far back as I can remember. Being born in ’57, I can remember songs from when I was 2-3 years old. God has blessed you with a great talent, and blessed us (your fans) with you. Thank you for sharing your life and music with us.
Saw you at the Dallas airport in 1960. My husband had served his time in the Army, we were heading back home to Lake Charles. If I remember correctly a guy with you was a Montelbano and had relatives in Lake Charles. You were performing in Crowley or Opelousas, and asked us to come see you, and we did! 😊 You invited us to visit you in your dressing room!!! For 4 years I had watched you on American Bandstand, from all over the country and I felt a little closer to home every time I saw you, I was so lonesome being away from home. Just wanted to thank you so much for that, and being so kind to us.
You have a lifetime fan in me!!
I am sure you have no recollection of meeting me and several of your other cousins, so I will introduce myself. I am one of many of your second cousins from Houma, Louisiana. My grandmother, Azalie Eymard Duet, was your Mother’s (Aunt Joyce as I recall) sister. we met when I was just a child at my grandparents home; then again when you gave a concert in Houma.
I have just returned from a visit to Houma to see my parents, who are now living in an Assisted Living facility. Paul Duet is my Daddy and will turn (God Willing!) 94 yrs. old on August 21 of this year. He is the only living sibling of Andre Jackson Duet and Azalie Eymard. Alzheimer’s has, infortunately, impaired some of his memory—-but it surprises me how much he remembers from his childhood! And he still recognizes his children and grandchildren and Great grandchildren (sometimes). He is a saint of a man and is loved dearly. God truly blessed us when He gave him to us as our father! My mother is 90 yrs. old and has health issues, as we all seem to have as we age. But her memory is still intact for the most part. Now if she would just wear her hearing aid we could have a better conversation!
My sister, Kathy, heard from a friend of hers about your farewell tour and had she known, all of us Duets would have shown up! Alas, you came and went. But if you have ANY PLANS of visiting the Tampa Bay area, I would so enjoy seeing you and listening to your wonderful voice that God has sooooo blessed you with.
You are a few years older than I. I am 67 and holding —-until November that is. I know that you are retired now but please keep your website up to date so that all of your relatives from bayou country and your fans from around the world can continue to follow your dream.
God is GOOD and perhaps we will meet again. If not now then when we all rejoice and go to Our Father!
My Our Lord continue to bless you and all of your family and hold you in the palm of His Hand!
Over the past year I’ve gotten to meet and know many in the Duet side of my family. Carolyn, I’ve spent a lot of time in Houma in the past few years. I performed in my final one man concert in Baton Rouge in May and several of your relatives were in attendance. However, there are no plans to perform in Florida. Thanks for leaving a message.
Jimmy
Just sittig here watching you on your PBS performance from Benedum Center ….. one of the
Best dvd i own….. you are by far the “Best of the Best “…… thank you for all your years of great entertaining….
Btw as you are from Baton Rouge do you remember E.K.Long Hospital
(no longer there) my daughter was born there…
Thanks So much jimmy for all the great songs!. I was just 9 when I first heard your “just a Dream” and its still one of my all time favorites. I’m so glad to find your site and see you’re still singing and entertaining! You songs will be around for a long long time to come!
Gary
I grew up listening to your music & learned to dance by it… In fact, my very 1st puppy love dance was done while your record played. I so miss those beautiful, sweet days of your music, young love & a more balanced loving world!
THANK YOU!!
Thank you all for coming to my website and leaving a comment. Please know that even if I have not left a comment under yours, I have read every message ya’ll have written…thank you for so many kind words. I really do appreciate the time you took to write them. Luv ya….Jimmy!!!
Thank you, Jimmy, for providing music that was a large part of the songbook of my youth! I saw you when I was a teenager when you were promoting a record at a store in the Baltimore area. My friend and I were there to see you, and the same friend saw you last year at a show and said you were still great! I live in northern Maryland, so we are practically neighbors! Wishing you many, many more happy, healthy years!!
Jimmy I so enjoyed seeing you at Hauppauge High School
Reliving a memory. from my teen years
I was 13 it was my Birthday and my neice to me to a Rock N Roll show
And you came down from the stage and gave me a kiss on the check for my birthday
thank you for making my birthday such a memory
I’m your biggest fan. I got to meet you in Port Arthur, TX a few years ago. I thought you lived in Houston. I’ve had 3 eye surgeries in the past 6 months all in Houston and each time my husband and I were there, the only thing I liked about that city was the fact that you lived there.
Jimmy, in the early 80’s you came to Butte,MT and played for a small group of us. I loved it and tonight I am playing a tape I bought at that meeting called Born Again. Every once in a while I play it. We had been recently saved and it was a good time of my life . Now it’s still good:)
😊 thank you
Cheryl
“Venus in Blue Jeans” – a great song sung by a great singer from the great days of.songs and music.Clearly sung and understandable lyrics.. I can’t understand ‘modern songs and music’ and why it is popular. I don’t know. Bring back the old days.
Mr. Clanton, as a child in the mid-sixties I heard you sing but, did not know who you really were until a day ago that I received and watched the movie Go Johnny Go did I realized who was the voice with the face. Thank you for your music. Dr. Zayas
Folks, I just got back from the 4 week trip to Louisiana to perform at my alma-mater Baton Rouge High School with benefits going to the BRHS radio stations. It was an extremely rewarding concert and the audience was fantastic!!!…the energy in that auditorium was exciting!!! Fans came from many different states: FL, TN, KY, NY, TX, OK, WA, KS, AL, MS, MN…I’ve probably left some out and 3 very determined came from Ontario, Canada!!! I appreciate the effort everyone made to come to my last concert where I am the main performer. I drove the whole 2975 miles so I’m going to kick back for awhile and go fishing!!! I will read and respond to your comments here. Thank you for coming to my million dollar website designed and maintained by Carolyn & Bill Otworth.
Always enjoyed his music. He was very popular in “our” day. The folks like him bring back the memories of a simpler time without a lot of complications. We can be grateful for that.
Your Amazing Grace is just beautiful Jimmy I am going to have it played at my funeral (I am planning it now before I die) I am not going to die right now I am going to plan and pay for it because it is much cheaper to do so Everyone will love your rendition of Amazing Grace I love it
Sorry I missed your concert last week in Baton Rouge. I remember you very well from our old Army days at Fort Polk. I had just come to LSU from Miss. when we were called up. The main thing I remember about you was performing to the company at Fort Polk. My wifes folks had come over for Thanksgivings and came to the base to hear you. At the time I thought things were bad but now I look fondly at those days and the good people we had. I don’t see many now and many passed away. I retired from LSU in 2000 and live most of the year at Denham Springs where we flooded in August but have moved back in.
Thanks for all the memories and it was a privilege to have known you. Best regards;
Dr. Robert Mills Sgt. E5
Bob, I’m sorry we didn’t get to see one another while I was in Baton Rouge for those 10 days. Sorry about the flooding you had to deal with. I get to Louisiana a couple of times a year.
Jimmy:
My husband Tom and I were at the concert last night at Baton Rough High. To say it was wonderful is an understatement. We were sitting with Nan and she gave us a tour of the TV and radio stations before the start of the concert. I graduated from BRHS in 1967 and we are having our 50th class reunion next month and I will tell everyone about your great performance.
Those of us that are Baton Rouge natives are so proud of our home town super stars and you are at the top of the list. God bless you and your family and enjoy your retirement
Enjoyed your Baton Rouge concert last night and the privilege to meet you. What an amazing career. And like I said, who else that performed in the 50’s is still performing today? You are obviously a great music, voice and song writing talent. Enjoy your slower pace and may God bless you!
I was in love with you when I was a teenager. You were the cutest singer ever. The smile is one never to forget.
I saw you live outside of philly at a roller rink. Good luck to you and God bless.
i saw jimmy early in his career and never forgot his voice or his music.Next SS check i ordering his cd. i can.t believe its close to 60 years. USED TO DANCE WITH MY HUSBAND UNTIL HIS PASSING AFTER 54 YEARS AND AND HE WOULD SING; My venus in blue jeans. Will keep looking to see if you ever get near Binghamton new york in concert. What coincidence i found JIMMY’S while he is peeforming tonight at this tme in Louisiana.
Looking forward to the show tonight. I know it will be wonderful. Hoping to get the opportunity to meet you. I would like after you are back home, to develop a growing friendship. Just two Louisiana boys getting to know each other.
Michael Morris.
Had your picture on my bedroom wall as a young teenager. Saw you perform in Westbury Long Island. You introduced Roxanne as your Venus in Blue Jeans. How is she doing? How many years have you been married?
JImmy I saw you in Montgomery, Alabama in 1958 at a theater down town. I was 14 and had just returned from 4 years in Germany so you were the first star I had ever seen in person. Needless to say I was thrilled.
Keep on singin’.
Linda :))
What a great and tremendous talent Jimmy is. Off stage his kindness and down-to-earth demeanor is real folks. I am proud to be in the same category of follow musicians. I do cherish his friendship.
Went to High School with your wife went she went to Spring Branch High school an went to the same church you got married in. Saw a. Old DooWop an she was sitting in audience I think an you introduced her
Jimmy I want to thank you and Sandy for a wonderful interview last night. Your new cd is the best that anyone could ever do and you have hit a home run with it. I don’t think any one else could match the voice and the musical production on everyone of the eight tracks on that album. Congratulations my friend.
Jimmy And Sandy ,what a fantastic interview last night with Bud Francis ,on Good Time Oldies you left me speechless,i had chills and tears .My opinion ,this is your best cd EVER ,your voice is a true gift from God .Thank you ,love to you and Sandy .
Jimmy, only a few words to jog your memory, but it has been so long ago: table tennis in the field house at LSU; dances at the Bantam Club in Gonzales/St.Amant;CYO. My name is Larry Fisher and my cousin Roger Melancon and I never missed your performances. You said once ” Fisher you’ve got to teach me to play ping pong “. I said I would if you would teach me to play guitar. But I think a little song called ” Just A Dream ” came along before it could happen. What an era to be young in!
Really enjoyed the interview today. You and Sandy sounded really great. I have already bought the CD, but sounds really good when you talk about the songs. Looking forward to the show in Baton Rouge on May 20th. I know everyone will enjoy it. Love you.
Thank you Brenda. Which song is your favorite? See you May 20th at my final one man show of my career at Baton Rouge High School. For any of you who do not have tickets yet as Brenda does, tickets are available at tix.com and put in Jimmy Clanton. See ya’ll there! Right Brenda!
This is a slightly weird request but please bear with me:
As a child of the early rock and roll era, I enjoyed your music greatly,
As a Marine in the early 60’s, I served on Okinawa with a guy from N.O, named Boudreau. Sorry but after 50 years his first name escapes me.
He claimed that he was related to you or it may have been that his parents took you into their care for a time.
I don’t know if this is true but if so, I would like to know if “Boudreau” is doing OK.
Jimmy Clanton, that picture I used to have of you, my mother, Josie, and aunt Mary has fascinated me for years! Oh that I could find it to have you sign it for me. I used to think what a down to earth person he must have been to come to the humble home of a friend’s cousin during the peak of his success! And low and behold, I got a chance to meet you! And in person, you were just as I imagined you might be…totally without pretense or guile. Thanks for being so kind to my husband and me. I did not remember your career per se except from old stories. I learned more from Sandy and the FB posts. I love history and reading and appreciate those who made an impact in the lives of those I love! I had no idea about all your achievements! God Bless! Thanks again! I hope you never stop singing!
Hi Jimmy–Will be at your concert in Baton
Rouge! Margaret Roberts D’ARMOND.
Remember I lived on Goodwood Ave. and was a good friend of Dianna who lived a couple doors down from you on Alden Ct.
Looking forward to seeing you and hearing you sing.
Hi Jimmy- will be at your concert in
Baton Rouge. Margaret Roberts
D’Armond. Remember I lived on
Goodwood Ave. and was a close
friend of Dianna who lived a couple of
Doors from you on Alden Ct. Looking
forward to seeing and hearing you sing.
Hello Jimmy, I’ve been a fan of yours for many years. Love your songs. I can still see you singing those songs in your movies. I especially want to let you know I received my CD copy soundtrack of your movie “Go Johnny Go”. It’s great!
Hopefully I’ll get to see you in B R. I’ve loved youvsince my YOUNG days. Danced to your music at the end of the world with the sweetie. Also fell asleep many many nights to your records.
Heard you live in Thibodaux, LA recently and planning to attend your concert in Baton Rouge on May 20th. My husband and I enjoyed the concert so very much. Honestly made me feel 18 all over again. Such a light hearted feeling hearing your music and in person even better. It had been a really long time since I had heard your songs and I was lifted so high I felt I could fly. What a fun time – You look great and I hope that you continue these for as long as you feel up to it. Hint: You make others feel wonderful and really young again – but always young at heart. God Bless You and your family Forever and a very Happy Easter also. From south Louisiana (Thibodaux)
Hope to see you at the Baton rouge concert…I am planning some very special things for my fans. Tickets are available at tix.com, click on but tickets, then put in Jimmy Clanton. This show will be the epitome of my career.
Hello, Jimmy! Sylvia Salazar Monkres here your avid fan from Scottsdale, Arizona. I just love your style of singing, songs you sing, and the effortless, genuine and sincere way you share the music with your audience. Song are so dreamy and romantic or make one jump up and start dancing! You indeed continue to be a dynamic idol whose fans are older but “Forever Young”! Love movies “Go Johnny Go” & “Teen Millionaire” Looking forward to Baton Rouge concert. God Bless you. Sylvia S. Monkres
Hello Mr. Clanton. I just watched Go, Johnny, Go, which you were the star of. What a great classic Rock ‘N’ Roll movie! There is a scene where you are singing with a choir, where a very fair-haired young man is playing the organ. Is that by any chance a teenage Edgar Winter? It looks like it could be. Thanks, Kevin
Hi Jimmy. My wife and I saw you a few years ago a Doo-Wop show at Wolf Trap, in Northern Virginia. You were the only performer to visit after the show and you gave my wife Joyce, who was one of your favorite fans in the 60s, a big hug. She still talks about. We also just heard on Pandora a song from your album “Born Again”. The song was “I’ll love you forever”. We love that type of Christian music and have sung in choirs and quarters for years.
We will be having our 50th wedding anniversary on October 14th, and wouldn’t it be great to see you in person. I know that is nearly impossible. It would be at a private pavilion at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. We have a beach house there. Ever been? Of course our place would be opened up to you and your family. My wife would probably pass out! Wouldn’t that be a surprise!! I saw your booking contact number but wanted to mention it to you personally.
Hi Jimmy. I doubt you will remember me at Stroheckers Glass Co,in Harrisburg Pa. We talked about your hit song Just a Dream. You were not performing at that time. I see you came roaring back,and still very popular.Good Luck and God Bless you and your friends. Rick Strohecker..
We lived in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area from 1972 thur 1977 I remember when Jimmy was a disc jockey at the Park City Mall . I ‘ve always loved his music.
What can I say from late fifties to now in a heartbeat and we’re here now
The name Jimmy Clanton registers just as strong today
Nice looking, good kid with great voice and non egoist style
Thanks for the music and memories, Jimmy
George Gero
Hi, Jimmy!
Simply said……I love you and all the memories your songs have given me. Love your voice and your music style. I live in the S.F., Ca. bay area and would be so happy to see you come up our way.
We both are OLDIES but GOODIES. We are surely blessed to still be around and healthy.
God continue to bless you so you can bless us.
Jimmy, I read Sandy Weeks comment about people not taking the trouble to come to concerts.I just attended the Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party in Clear Lake Iowa.There were 2000 people there from all over the US and the world.Wish you would come back.We would welcome you with open arms.
thank you, Fran…!!!!..keep checking here for my concert dates…. semi retired, so not many more shows coming…if at all possible, you should come to my baton rouge show May 20th…. my LAST ONE MAN ”UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL ” SHOW., OF MY CAREER..!!!! OVER 2 HRS ON STAGE…!!!!…Will not be videoed, so come…!!!..you would not BE SORRY…!!!!..Go to tix.com for tickets…you would NEVER FORGET THAT SHOW…!!!!
Just watched Go Johnny Go on TCM and it was a magic carpet ride to past memories when Jimmy Clanton like Eddie Cochran and Richie Valens, and Elvis were all the thing. I can still see his photo in color where I taped it next to my mirror staring out at me each night I went to sleep. I think it was ” Teen ” magazine … that ran that full page photo.
Anyway thank you Jimmy Clanton for all your wonderful songs, and lyrics.
It was his as the girls said in the movie last night ” dreamy voice ” that made him one of the top teen idols of my teenage years.
This is in that Dick Clark Show and Bandstand era ” I remember watching him on those platforms as well. I just wanted to tell you how nice it was to listen ” Once Again ” to his voice, see his smile and remember that in that era the boys were gentlemen.
He had lots of songs but my favorites were Just A Dream, Venus in Blue Jeans, Go Jimmy Go and a Ship On A Stormy Sea. Even though I can’t find it online the one he sang in the movie * Go Johnny Go *, ” Once Again ” was beautiful, was this Jimmy’s song or did it belong to another artist like Sandy Stewart who was his love interest in this movie. I would love to find the lyrics for this one. Thanks for bringing back great memories of the 50-60’s
Hi Jimmy. I just finished watching go Johnny go. I wasn’t sure you were an actual singer but turns out you are. I was born in 1958 so your a little before my time but I love your voice, and music . The more I see go Johnny go the more I like it. I’m glad to hear your still performing and bringing joy to many of your fans. Good luck and God bless.
Hi Jimmy, My name is Dick Bell and I live in Spanish Fort, Al. My dad was from Coffeeville, Al and used to tell me that my grandmother used to babysit you at the farm. Her name was Trula Bell and my dad’s name was Truman (Wuss). Don’t know if any of this was true or not, but it was nice to think it was. I have always enjoyed your music, and wish you the very best life has to offer!! Enjoy seeing you on PBS specials. Just finished watchin Go Johnny Go. Take care and have a terrific 2017!!
Watching, “Go Johnny Go”, on TCM. Love the music. My era. Use the title of one of your songs frequently. When cars speed past me, I say, “Go Jimmy Go”. Blessings to you. Still a fan,
I was about 13 when you appeared in Tampa, FL…You were the cutest lil’ thing I ever saw! You were “Just A Dream”…to me..& I was going to grow up and marry you! “Go Johnny Go” is now playing on TCM channel…Rock On!
Hi Jimmy,
Glad to see you are still Rockin!
Do you remember us from Lancaster PA 1976?
We lived in the same apt complex as Bernice and that is how we met you and Roxanne!
Jimmy I first heard your just a dream at a public pool in Allentown pa on the pa juke box my cousin who was older than me took me there I was about 12 or so and welcome to rock and roll later in my years a co worker who had served in Korea and Vietnam gave me your 45 he had, I just love that song it brings back so many memories of the simple years andnow here I am e mailing thanks from Orlando
Merry Christmas! To you and all who are dear to your heart! With love and hugs
I’m thankful for your facebook with your uplifting words of inspiration and asking if there are any prayer requests. It’s nice seeing someone sharing happy posts on facebook! We need to share a positive msg on facebook as often as we are able to.
I still have the album that I got when I was 15 yrs old. Just a Dream was what you were to me. A dream of a singer and good looking. You were my crush. You were my love. And, you still are my favorite singer from that era. Love you. Betty
Dear Jimmy your music has been a part of our love story for many years. We are married 48 years. We were thrilled to see you in Cerritos and hoping you make your way out here again. We love your music. We wish you a very blessed Christmas.
did you have albums called Jimmy’s Red and Jimmy’s Blue? the albums were actually red and blue….i had on of those monster record players, radio, and 8 track stereos…cabinet style that took up one whole wall….so many memories. my homeplace is green county mississippi…….it’s one of those places that you can’t get there from here……i married Leslie Wallace. he was the guitar player for Potliquor in the early 70’s….baton rouge group…i’m sending you best wishes from way up here in Zachary, La…..well maybe not too far up……
You made a lasting impression on me since I was 13 years old. You answered my letter. Jimmy, your smile lights ups a room and your songs melts our hearts. Just a Dream was just the beginning of a life time of songs you would sing. We love you and looking forward to seeing you in January in Thibodaux, La. Your nuggets help so many. Keep the Living Word of God moving. <3
A fan for many years…..lived in Port Allen, Louisiana all my life across the river from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Listening to your music brings back such good memories of the dances and friends from long ago……
Hope to see you at my show at Baton Rouge High School in Baton Rouge on May 20th. More information will be forthcoming. “Back Where It All Began.” Tickets available at tix.com or from Pal Productions Co. in Baton Rouge.
Fell in love with you at “Just a Dream” and still feel same way! Been many years but you are still going strong and I still love your music. May Goid bless you!
Dear Jimmy, I will never forget the time I saw you sing in person. I was an immediate fan.
You are so talented: singing, writing songs, etc. & as a Minister; you help so many people.
I enjoy you ‘nuggets’ & they make me feel good too. Your smile is contagious.
Love your site.
Hi Jimmy I love coming to this web sight to read all of the comments from other fans. You are truly loved and are a blessing to so many. Ill see you at the show coming up in Jan. also the one in May at your high school. Would not miss them. Because I think this will truly be your last performance in Louizzzzzana! Till then “KEEP ON ROCKING ” Your friend Judy
Judy, the show in Thibodaux on January 29th is also to benefit the law enforcement of Lafourche Parish and where could you possibly get tickets to see Jimmy Clanton in concert for $15.45. The May 20th show at the Baton Rouge HS will be my last show in Louisiana and possibly my last show as the single headline artist.
I became one of your most avid fans in 1958 when you appeared on American Bandstand and sang, “Just A Dream.” I realize this does not make me unique, but at the age of 10, you were the first love of my life. Prior to you, I was madly in love with Roy Rogers!
I am marking the days off my calendar for May 20, 2017. I will finally get to see you in person after 50 years of following your career and continuing to love your music. I have a request for your consideration – Would you dedicate the song, “Just A Dream” to the BRHS Class of 1966? We recently celebrated our 50th reunion and this dedication would continue to add memories to our Class. Many members of our class will be in attendance.
I was 14 when you started, but I remember you music, especially “Just A Dream” My late wife ( named Clanton,also) often wondered if you two were related. We lived in Many, La. You take care, Jimmy !
Thank You Jimmy for the Wonderful Years of Your Great Music, “Another Sleepless Night” has been my Theme Song for many Years, Although All Your Songs are Great, Another Sleepless Night remains my favorite…
Holiday Blessings To You & Yours
Cat Morales
I had a little radio that i would hide under the blankets when mum and dad would argue (almoat every nite ) but i got to listen to couison brucie ,wolfman jack, tommy shannon and every detroit radio staion and I knew every song that came out for 56-64 when i left home (at14) and these really great music people saved my life out in the cold country and i would like to thank people just like Jim that helped me trough this hard time Wayne B
Jimmy ,i have loved your voice forever ,you know how to melt my heart ,with your beautiful
voice ,please keep writing ,and recording your music ,i do have a favorite ,Venus In Blue Jeans
but i love them all ,your voice a true gift from god .God Bless You.
Being from Louisiana and hearing and seeing a lot of this great guy, these “oldies” never get old……love to listen and recall great memories along with each song. Thanks again
Hi Jimmy, this Willie West, another vocalist from Raceland. I recorded at Cossimo’s in 1959.
I’m still singing and recording, too. I do R and B. God Bless, homeboy.
Thank you, Jimmy, for the great music and for continuing to share it with all of your fans. We enjoy your music very much and listen to you on the radio, as well as, watch you on YouTube.com. Love your sound. Your enthusiasm shows through on every recording. Thank you so much!
My mother has very fond memories of your songs. Her favorite song is “Just A Dream ”
My mother thinks you are still looking good!
She would really like to attend one of your performances. When will you be coming to
Arizona?
Hi Jimmy
We (Jeanet,Carolyn and Donna held the Berger reunion this year and our better half’s Butch and Clarence talking about our younger days and where your birthday came in with all of ours – none of us are getting any younger and I guess talking about the young days keeps us going so I decided to look you up and see how you are doing – it these are current photo’s of you – still the good looking guy with that sexy smile. I just wanted also to say Hi and if you are around the Austin area give us a shout out – we have retired and living in Butch hometown of Winchester, Texas – which is at the triangle of Giddings, LaGrange and Smithville (outside of Bastrop) I am glad you are doing well still love your voice and music
Hello: My big sister turns 70 the end of October….you were her teenage idol. We are having a party for her and are putting together a birthday video. Is there anyway you could record a 15 second video signing Happy Birthday to Kathy? Thank you sir.
Love hearing and seeing ANYTHING Jimmy Clanton. Have all your cd s. Looking foward to hearing your latest songs. Keep watching your face book page to see when I can buy it. God Bless!
I am so glad to hear you are doing well. Your music was beautiful, sweet, and made us fall in love. So unlike the vulgar, crazy, insane stuff made today. God Bless.
Wow Jimmy Clanton, I just found out you were still around , and still performing, I really loved the song “Just a Dream”, so happy to hear I could request your friendship ❤️❤️
you were my idol when I was a teenager in the 50s you and Rickey Nelson were the best looking, I so wanted to look like you two lol but I turned out not too bad , thanks for the memories and God bless
Well, just look at you!! Here I thought you had retired into private life never to be seen again!!!! What a joy and a pleasure to see this website!!
Thank you so much for your music! Indeed, it does take me back to all those year’s ago when we just kid’s, and, all of Life was ahead of us!!!
And, know that you are still a ‘star’ in my memories…and, today as well!!!!
Leah : )
JIMMY I FEEL SO BAD AS SOON AS I SUBMITTED MY MESSAGE I REALIZED I PUT YOUR MOVIE TITLE AS GO JOHNNY GO HOW FOOLISH OF ME I KNOW ITS GO JIMMY GO…PLEASE FORGIVE MY MISTAKE…GOD. BLESS
It was so great to see you again sunday. Thank you for taking time to sit and talk for awhile. You are wonderful and will always be my favorite Venus in Blue Jeans
I am from the southern part of Louisiana. I have always loved your music and your golden voice. I am tickled pink to see and hear you again. I know God has led you to where you are today. Keep up the good work and my oh my how did a southern boy wind up in Pa? It sure gets might cold up there I bet. Well keep up the good work, we all love and appreciate your talent. God Bless and if you have a show near by or in Miss. I will surely be there.
Kathryn (Toddy) Arceneaux
I was going through my high school pictures from Baton Rouge High and found your picture. It brings back memories from my time in Baton Rouge and your music.
If you are ever playing in the Houston area I would love to see you. I remember the old times as I turn 75 today. I remember all the record hops and dancing to your music.
Thanks for the memories.
Bobby Braquet, Katy, Texas
loved jimmy.still dol hope for good health for him and his family. god bless all of them
Peggy Mariani 31 W. Los Reales, Tucson Arizona. space 294 zipp 85756 this is a senior citizen park. keep on singing Jimmy. gives the world something nice when we need it so bad. Love You always. Peggy
Was being nostagic today and looked up your site. Met you in 1960, spent some time at your home in Baton Rouge around Easter, Your brother Ike and you did a show that day, your family was just wonderful, I will never forget them. You were still in the service at the time. Saw your Dad several years ago, your Mom was in the hospital at the time. It was nice to visit with him and catch up on old times and memories. I know all have gone home now, but they are still in my heart. I still catch you on some of the PBS shows. You remind me a lot of your Dad with all the white hair. I am sure with all the fans you have you won’t remember me, but just wanted to wish you all gods blessings and hope you and your family are well.
Hugs and Love God Bless
Thank you all for leaving your comments. I don’t respond to all but as I’ve said before, I do read each and every one of them. I really love my fans. You are so special to me.
I just ordered the pictures I wanted of you. My son PAUL MYERS put it on his PayPal because I didn’t know how to do that part. Three different poster type pictures. I already have a key chain of you, I use. Look up PAUL Myers on Facebook. He shows his Collector Trans-Am in shows, all over surrounding states, for charity causes. Also he is a Big STAR WARS fan since the 70s and has a collection like your lures, except we went overboard on buying. Now they are collectors Edition, worth a lot of money.. I know you don’t have a lot of time to be looking at so much Facebook. It really takes up a lot of my time when I should be doing other things, constructive. Your pictures will come to me in the mail under Paul’s name. Tell Sandy I got the ones I wanted. GOD, bless you all. Love Bev
Thank you for your comments Bev. You write as if I don’t know who you are but I do. Sandy is sending the pictures in your name since she knew who the pictures were for unless you wanted me to autograph them to Paul instead of you. Just kidding!
I first met you in 1958 or1959 at the National Guard Armory in Hammond, Louisiana. After you sang you talked with me and another girl for a little while. You were so gentle and kind, not rushing us off. You had just sang, JUST A DREAM. We each got a 45 record somehow, I can’t remember. We are friends on Facebook and I appreciate the time you have given all of us growing older, with you. Your music has been with me all of my life. I lost you for awhile, then I found you again. Forever, be happy and healthy, this I PRAY for you. I really like Sandy and how much she has done for you and she still raised a family. Such a kind lady and I told her she is so very smart, in a lot of ways. You truly have been blessed in your life and you learned so much, to help yourself. We are all SO proud of your Ministry and love of GOD. You will never know how you have inspired so many people and changed their wrong way of thinking. I have talked with a few of my friends about you. We all share our love for you, as a friend and helper of things you could never know about. Betty was so good to me sending CD AND pictures, going out of her way, to make me so happy. I had, had so much trouble with Amazon Prime, thinking that was the only way to get your memories. I bet she handled them, well, for selling so many of your things without permission. They actually made a lot of money from selling and it was wrong of them. It took me a whole day to get things straight with them. I don’t know, I haven’t checked to see if they are still trying to sell your music, but I will. A lot of people just did not know where to go to get your music and pictures. Now it is settled, thanks to pretty Sandy. I will let you go, just know I pray for you and others every night. Healthy or suck, I have a long list. I usually have to tell GOD, you remember the lady I saw today that she has both legs operated on? Just in case I forget their name, HE remembers. Now, I’m going to listen to another one of your songs. Love Bev
Love you Jimmy, fell in love with you when I was about 12, you were the first music that I started listening to. And just in the last few months decided to type your name in the search to see what came up, I was so surprised to see you, and see that you are doing well and still entertaining . God Bless you, and I will always love you. Susan
Jimmy, I have been a fan since back in the day. I met you and heard you give your testimony for Christ around 1988. Your story concerning how you came to know Jesus as your personal savior is inspiring and to me more memorable than your music. I hope you are doing well and that you continue to prosper.
My relationship with Christ is far more meaningful and everlasting than my music. I have a page on Facebook called Jimmy Clanton Ministry where I write Biblical nuggets of scriptural truths.
Hi Jimmy, Just wanted to say that I have been a fan for many, many years. Thank you for your music and for your smile it always cheers me up when I am feeling a bit down. Long may you continue to keep making music and your many fans happy. Take care buddy. Pete.
Mr. Clanton, thank you for the music with which you have filled and enriched my life. My five children, ages ranging from 43 to 52, are fans of yours as well (having been surrounded from birth in our home with your songs). It is still gives each of us great joy to listen to, and many times sing along with you, when we are gathered. Many blessings to you and yours.
Hi Jimmy!
I’m a long time listener, I’m 40 years old. When I was about 10 years old I heard “Just a Dream” on the radio and became an instant fan of yours. Shortly after that, I stumbled across a copy of Go Johnny Go and would watch it every day for the next couple years. I became obsessed with the music of your era and have been ever since. Do you have any good memories of filming that movie? So many great musicians were involved. Anyway, I just had to write and let you know how much joy you have brought to my life and inspired me to sing and write songs. I am working on my third album right now.
Thank you and I’m glad you have enjoyed “Go, Johnny, Go.” Contrary to what you see in the film, I did not see most of the musicians. Most of the filming of the performances was done in NY while the movie itself and the actors were in California.
I still remember seeing you perform at the Sydney Stadium, all those years ago, and had a chance to meet you after the show, you are were the perfect southern gentleman.
So please to hear you are still performing,
In the mid t0 late 50′ I was not yet a teenager, about 8 years. Music was and is my favorite form of entertainment. As a child that young, I always remember hearing of you and listening to your music. You were one of the very first singer I loved and your music. To this day, when I hear your songs or your name, I reminisce. So glad to have found you again. Thanks for all of the good memories and entertainment. A loyal fan. Gaylyn Meyer.
GOD IS MOVING! I just received 2 royalty checks and an invitation to do a music video on a CD that is over 3 years old. I love to hear you sing Angel Face , & Don’t you know. So enjoy your new friends.
Dear Jimmie,
I just stopped to listen to Just a Dream and also listened to Ole Rock n Roller for the first time. It was a great, catchy tune–one you could dance to, as they would say on the Dick Clark Show. I was hoping you could tell me if you are related to neighbors of mine from long ago, Mildred and Jasper Clanton who had a daughter named Karen. They lived in Oakland, CA and they moved to Portland, OR. in the early 60s. Karen talked a lot about you and the wonderful songs you sang.
Sincerely,
My name is Dave McColl, I have enjoyed your music. I really enjoyed hearing you sing Venus in Blue Jeans at the Pittsburgh theatre, and at the end of the song you introduced your wife of many years. I am 66 years old, and feel like you do, my Venus in Blue jeans has been in my life 32 years.
I enjoyed your music as a young kid while growing up in Detroit. I continue to listen and enjoy your wonderful music living in Florida. I finally am able to enjoy your music more often since owning my smart phone.
Each year, I travel from Florida to Arizona to see my family. I always think of you while passing through Louisiana.
Also, Congratulations on becoming a born again Christian and accepting Jesus Christ. Nothing is greater!
Take care good friend, and keep on playing and singing.
We were neighbors on Alden Court in old Goodwood (Baton Rouge). I was at Goodwood Elementary (4th, 5th, 6th grade). I had such a “crush” on the cute older brother on the street. I would rake the leaves in front yard just to see U (riding a bike, I think). Never saw U perform; unlucky for me it’s too late. U wrote a note on Birdie’s obituary; that brought back the memory.
Dianna Spring (Marks)
Dianna, I so remember this one incident. I was sitting on my porch one hot day and all of a sudden you were walking on our street toward Keed Ave. and you had on a one piece blue bathing suit. My first thought was, “there is no pool in our neighborhood so she can’t be going swimming.” To be honest, it never occurred to me that you might be trying to get my attention, because you did!
Jimmy
I felt so honored to meet you Cincinnati. You truly are a consummate entertainer. You sure haven’t lost you voice through the years. Keep on rocking darlin. You know your fans are here for you.
Hope to see you again sometime.
Irene
my father was a fan of yours he has one of your albums unfourtanetly my father passed away 3 yrs ago, everytime i see your album brings tears.your music was prety good even my 16 yr old likes it
Jimmy: You are truly one of the very best singers of all time. I had some photos taken with you at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, Florida, last year. My family and I had a great time speaking with you. By the way, your hair is actually better than mine. Thank you for all of those great songs. All the very best to you! – Hugo Javier Concha, Esq. – http://www.ConchaLaw.com *** Check out my facebook photos at: Hugo Javier Concha
JImmy, My Grandfather owned “Landry’s Palladium” in Lafayette, La. I remember when you played there. My girlfriend and I were so excited when my father brought you over and introduced you to us. It was an extra special thing for 2 teenage girls that I will never forget. You still look and sound real good.
Hi Jimmy, can’t believe it will soon be a year since I met you. What a fun evening, and what fantastic memories! Thanks for all the music and entertainment, but I thank you even more for your wonderful ministry. I so look forward to your comments and “nuggets”. May Jesus hold you close, always, my brother in Christ.
Thank you for your comments…I have read each one of them! I have limited my performances on stage and trading them for performances with a fishing rod and reel. If you have never seen me perform in person, the next best thing is to purchase my “Farewell to the Bayou” DVD, which may very well be my final up close and personal one man show. It is 2 hours of Jimmy Clanton singing 19 or 20 songs.
“Just a Dream” got me through my first broken heart in the late ’50s. Ditto for my second one. So great to hear it again. You’ve aged well, man. Hope to see you perform soon. Keep on keepin’ on.
My husband sings with The Devotions. He met you at The Theater at Westbury on Long Island. He enjoyed the preaching in your dressing room. We are Christians and also saw you at a church in our area, Faith in God’s Word. God bless you always.
Love your music. Saw you in Fort Lauderdale a few years ago at Parker Playhouse. Met you after the show outside at your table and bought your cd you were selling. Listen to it often. It would be wonderful if you could return to South Florida again. Unfortunately cannot travel up north. You are missed here.
Thanks for being inside my 8 transistor Silvertone radio sitting on my chest – late at night when I listened to WMGM 1040 (?) and WINS – 1010 Radio from New York. All those nights of a ‘coming-of-age’ adolescent with songs in his head, under his breath and loudly sung in the shower. “Go Jimmy, Go” was my second best favorite to “Just A Dream” which certainly came in first.
I remember those 8th grade dances in the gym when the snow was too deep for outside recess – we’d have a sock-hop for lunch, and most of us would forgo the lunch to get into the gymnasium for the dance and the heck with being able to stay awake in chemistry class when we were too weak with hunger to even pay attention to the teachers.
I blame you — and me —- both of us really, for all the good things that happened to me and all the girls I danced with — at least I blame you for being such an attraction to us – all of us – as teenagers who only wanted to get along with everyone. The world was soon to change; little did we know that the demon trumpets of war were about to call and cut our youthful days short.
Well, I’m retired now and finally got to “The Last Best Place” — Montana. The air is clear and doesn’t smog-burn my Agent Orange soaked lungs like SoCal did. I came here to die slower than livong in California was going to do to me. But you don’t need to hear all that – this is about you, and I’ll never forget all that you and your music meant to me, my friends and my children who cringe when I bring out my old records (I have you on MP3s, so don’t worry – they don’t have any scratches and clicks like the old 45s did/do).
Stay well as long as you can and my prayers are with you since you are sincerely one of my favorite memories. I hope that gives you a warm feeling – it does for me.
Hi Jimmy,
Wonderful to see you perform & meet you! You really were on my “bucket list”!
Thanks for the music that helped me navigate the teen age years. I still love the sound of your voice and I still have crush on you at 70+.
What a delight to meet you and have my picture with you posted on facebook.
Thanks for coming to Pottstown!
Nancy
Hi Jimmy! Just wanted you to know that you got me thru puberty & all its heartaches. Prior to you, it was Ricky Nelson (because my big sister wouldn’t let me pick Elvis) but once your sound hit my radio you knocked my socks off and sent me to heaven. Your name was all over my 7th grade notebook. I still get butterflies at the sound of your voice! Go Jimmy, Go!!
Hi Jimmy, I saw the post about the tribute to Alan Freed.Is it true that “GO, Johnny, Go” was made in one week? Given that most of the cast hadn’t acted before, you all did an excellent job. Great movie, A classic!
Hi Jimmy, I have tried to request a couple of your new songs on my local radio stations.Most here are owned by Iheart media group.They say they are not on their play list so can’t play them because of licensing? Any suggestions ?
Jimmy……I am holding in my hand your 1958 hit A Letter To An Angel on ACE Records which I love to spin on my Rek O Kut turntable. This old Reading PA boy enjoys all your songs. Wish I could travel to Pottstown to see your concert. Best of luck to you on all your tours. And remember…you don’t shoot a 45….you play it!
Hello again Jimmy !! It’s been awhile since I have been to your lovely web site. I am getting alittle better everyday. your songs has sure helped me during all this & for that I thank you so much.I am well enough to join your facebook & will be so happy to see you there. sending lots of hugs .God Bless !! Diana
Met you back in the early sixties after you married my ex baby sitter. I was 10 years old in 1958 when Roxanne looked after me and my younger brother during the summer. My mother was a good friend of Bernice for many years until she moved to PA. Mother is 86 and wonders if Bernice is still around?
THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOUR MUSIC. YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VOICE. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTON OF MY HEART FOR ALL THE BEAUITFUL MUSIC YOU HAVE GIVEN THIS WORLD OVER ALL THESE YEARS. ALL THE SONGS THE LATE 50’S AND LATER ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD WITH THE MELODY,HARMONY,RHYTHM THAT IS WHAT MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT. AGAIN I WANT TO
SINCERELY THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE YEARS SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC YOU HAVE
GIVEN TO ME AND THE WORLD. I WAS 10-11 YEARS OLD WHEN I STARTED LISTENING.
GOD BLESS YOU JIMMY!
SINCERELY YOURS
DAVID RASMUSSEN
P.S. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET YOUR LAST CD-EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE; BUT BEING IN A WHEELCHAIR NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND AN GET IT. IF YOU COULD POINT IN DIRECTION IN HOW AND WHERE TO GET ONE I W2OULD APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH. MY ADDRESS IS: 104 MAIN STREET #115,WINONA,MN.55987!
Hello Jimmy…How well I remember the good ‘ole days when I was a teen and you were too and you sang so nicely…You still do and it’s nice to be able to hear you sing again…Thanks for your friendship on Facebook.
Mr. Clanton, I have enjoyed your music since I first heard your song ” Just A Dream ” being played at Brownies Cafe in Iowa, Louisiana in the very ealy 60’s. Now residing in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 55 plus years later still enjoy listening to your singing. Recently got the two latest CD, and play them in my shop while cleaning my vette. Thank you for the memories. Love that old Swamp Pop music.
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Jimmy, I loved you at 13, you were so handsome, and so talented, I dreamed one day we would meet, and fall in love, I think that is a dream of every girl in her teens, I just recently found you on facebook, and couldn’t believe how good you still looked, with all your beautiful hair.
I Loved all your songs and still do. God bless you! Your the best.
Jimmy I loved your song Venus in Blue Jeans. I heard you sing it on PBS TV.it brought back good memories. Keep the memories coming. I do request you on al Radio show hope to see you some time when you come to Oklahoma.
OMG….it warms my heart, I remember so well, all the wonderful songs and feelings. thank you Jimmy for your talent, grace and smile. God Bless you and warm hugs to you !!!!
Dear Jimmy, Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed hearing you sing last night at Hauppauge High school but most of all for praying together with all of you for my grandson Ryan. I feel truly blessed and believe very strongly in the power of prayer. God bless you all. and Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing you again. I put in a friend request on Face book. My nickname is Bonnie.
Hi Jimmy,
I am a DJ in Adelaide, South Australia, and love your work. One of my fellow DJ’s plays your songs on his Saturday program every week, without fail.
Would it be possible for you to record an id / sting for him and email in mp3 format ?
If so, just send me an email address where I can send the details.
All the very best Jimmy ….
Best Wishes,
Brenton
88.7 COAST FM
Adelaide
Australia
Jimmy, I absolutely love everything that you do! I have fond memories of the songs of the early sixties when I was just out of High School when we as teens lived to dance….I mean dance holding each other and not all this jumping all over the dance floor. These songs have meaning and as such mean so much to me. Of course just to mention a couple, “Just a Dream” and “A million to one” are two greats that I absolutely love. The truth be told, it’s your voice that makes all your songs sound so good!…….oh, and if you ever pass through my little town of La Place, I would just love to meet you sone day!
God Bless and stay safe!
Jimmy I feel I’ve known you for years. Being a DJ some years back I’ve introduced you and your music so many times. Not only because the crowd loved it, but I always loved your sound. You are truly a great entertainer. I’ve was lucky enough to see you a few times in the past, never a disappointment, you were great. I look forward to seeing you again in Pottstown Pa. Hopefully I will get to say hello. Till then, take care and keep on singing the greatest music of all times. David Jay
I have had the privalege of performing as well. My music is Traditional Honky-Tonk Country. I recorded under the name of Hank Morris & Honky-Tonk Country. But I love watching your movies, & hearing that smooth touch of blues voice of yours. My favorite song is Angel Face. I live in Louisiana. Come see me if you are in the neighborhood. Thanks Jimmy.
As a Oldies Dee Jay in the Detroit area for the past 30 years, I can attest to the fact that Jimmy Clanton has had the most requests for songs on my show. Jimmy set the bar for future Rock & Roll Artists and has ALWAYS been a CLASS ACT! My personal favorite is ‘A MILLION DRUMS”. Jimmy, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
Jimmy,
I bought your CD of Everybody Needs Love and we just love it all. My husband breaks down in tears when he hears you sing Everybody needs love. Your songs having such meaning to them. saw you at the Bloomsburg Fair but unfortunately we didn’t get the chance of meeting you in person because we were with another couple.Due to my husbands health,I just couldn’t come to see you in Pottstown,would love to but can’t. Good luck and May God Bless you.
Here in Modesto, California (Central Valley), a local “oldies” station played JUST A DREAM a few days ago and I was startled that the song brought back so many sweet and delicious memories. With a few friends, I saw you perform JUST A DREAM as a very young man at a theater in Washington, D.C. along with some other young rock ‘n rollers who were also on the bill. What an exciting time! Of course, all of us girls fell in love with you. I’m glad you continue to perform because your hits bring back so many great memories. Do you think you will ever get to Central California? I’m sure you’d have fans here–we have a new theater, the Gallo Center for the Performing Arts. It’s a truly wonderful and classy place. Judy Collins, the Beach Boys Tribute Band and many others have performed there. It would be great to welcome you and your band to Modesto (population 220,000). In the meantime, best wishes always to you and your family. Keep the music alive!!
I am such a huge fan of Jimmy Clanton. I absolutely love Venus In Blue Jeans. That is one of my favorite songs ever. I have seen him in the movie Go Johnny Go on YouTube. He has such an amazing voice. I also love Go Jimmy Go and Just A Dream.
Hey, Jimmy.. For the last few years I have gone on the Malt Shop memories cruise on Holland America out of Fort Lauderdale. So, how come we haven’t seen you on that cruise yet? Last year we were lucky to have Neil Sedaka, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Chubby Checker; just to name a few. Sure would like to see you on one of them. Glad you are still performing. You sang some great songs. My favorite has always been Venus In Blue Jeans…such great words. Continued luck to you.
Hi ,Jimmy, loved your Bio,i can remenber ,watching you sing ,Just A Dream ,on American
Bandstand ,i knew it would be a hit .As i feel all your songs are .Thank you ,again for your
talent ,a true gift from God …Looking forward to more of your beautiful voice ,
Thank You ..
Very honored to meet JImmy Clanton. WE have watched him perform at Hauppauge for the last two years and we are back for more in 2016. Love you Jimmy and love your sound xx
It takes us a while to get there from Australia, but the trip is truly worth it.
Bobsdoowopbrooks@aol.com / Jimmy wend i first met you,was on Alan Freed Show, by the way you Look very Good, Alan Freed would be very Happy for you, Go JONNY GO !!!
My husband and I just heard you sign Go Johnny Go on XM Radio and it brought back memories for me. I live in Southern California, the San Fernando Valley, are you going to be performing here in the future
I performed in Cerritos in January. There are no shows scheduled in California at this time but there may be something in the future. Keep looking at my schedule here on my website.
jimmy you autographed a picture for me at the rochester n.y. war memorial in the late 50’s when you were touring with the dick clark show. I still have all your top 45’s in my collection and wonder if you have a CD of your original hits that i could purchase.
Jimmy I have an 8 track of your movie GO Johnny Go if you would like it.I’d be glad to give it to you.Did you know that Sandy Stewart is still performing? I believe she lives in Florida.
I am a big fan of yours. When you had the radio program hex I won a few roses .I didn’t have far to go since I lived in Mount joy. Glad to find you again . I am a friend of Marlyn Kaufman I saw your picture with him..I am going to find you on Facebook. Keep on singing.
I am a big fan of yours. When you had the radio program hex I won a few roses .I didn’t have far to go since I lived in Mount joy. Glad to find you again . I am a friend of Marlyn Kaufman I saw your picture with him..I am going to find you on Facebook. Keep on singing. You were the Star performance at the Conestoga festival in the 70 . Nothing like the oldies, you could understand what you were singing.
Jimmie, Myron Lee and the Caddies were the back-up band on the 1963 tour.He took films of the tour.They are on youtube.Just fun to watch.I realize that Cimmie was a different guy.Did your tour start in the south? Or the north.Sadly there weren’t too many black bus drivers in the south in those days. They weren’t allowed.
Jimmy and Sandy, There is a bus drivers union in Louisiana.They might be able to help you locate the driver you want.You can find them on the internet.This was the 1959 tour to all the theaters in Monroe, Ruston, etc. to promote Go, Johnny, Go, right?
Hi Jimmy, I saw a post by you mentioning a bus driver you met on tour long ago.If you go to YouTube Music and type in Myron Lee and the Caddies there are videos from a Dick Clark bus tour back in 1963.You are shown getting off the bus, the buses and the drivers are shown too,on Part 3.There is also a Christmas party where you are dancing with your wife back then.These videos will bring back a lot of memories I am sure.I first saw them on Bobby Vee’s website.By the way did you know he has alzhiemers now? His wife of 50+ years recently passed away.Very sad time for him. He is one of the nice guys,like you. Always fun to look back on the good old days of Rock and Roll.
Myron Lee is not the bus driver Sandy was looking for. She has been looking for a driver named Cimmie from New Orleans who was the the driver for my own Jimmy Clanton tour.
Jimmy, Enjoyed seeing the pictures of Thailand.What a beautiful venue.You are beloved the world over.Wish you could join us at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa again this year for the Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party. It would be lovely to see you perform in person.I missed you the last time.I recognized the picture you have up from there. Linda Cahalan
Jimmy, you were my first crush, and I never forgot you. All your songs are wonderful, but I get chills every time I hear you sing JAD. I’m now hoping for another concert a little closer to home before your retire for good. Maybe if (when) I win the lottery, I will be able to travel up your way. Until then, we’ll just hang out on FB.
Many years ago at the Whole Foods Market in Houston on the corner of S. Shepherd and Kirby, Carl, a chef at A Moveable Feast, introduced us. It was at that time I told you that my favorite song when I was younger was your “Venus in Bluejeans.” As an idealistic teenager, I imagined it was written for me, lol. One thing I was amazed about is how wonderful you looked, and I’ll bet you still do. You have aged so well. Thank you for your beautiful music and your beautiful soul. I will never forget meeting you. It meant so much to me.
I have loved you since American Bandstand and I will always be your fan. Loved your performance last night at Cerritos Performing Arts. Hope to see you again soon.
We are really looking forward to seeing you Saturday night in Cerritos, CA. Hope you sing “A Part of Me!” My ’53 Merc had “Just A Dream” written on the back fender! Love your music!!!!
Tom and Joyce Caballero
Each year we come to Hauppauge from Australia and each year you are simply amazing Jimmy.
We love to see you, talk to you and most of all, listen to you sing <3
Jimmy, Sandy, your managers name came back to me, as i wrote before, a friend of mine, like to buy something from your store, but we both got stucked, could not figure out how to contact or pay, you should alter it, in a better manner, anyway next month i will see my friend Colin Blunstone again, once the leadsinger of the Zombies, in the last couple of years i met sir Bob Geldof, and Graham Gouldman of 10 CC, BUT MY REAL INTEREST IS WITH THE 50s, early 60s, the period of Jimmy, it should be more easy to get his signature!
Cheers, dr. Louis.
L.S.; Last year April, i sent a vintage picture to get it signed by him, did it via his manager, forgot her name, till now Jan 16 NO REPLY! A friend of me, and me also want to buy something from the store, but do not know how where there is a contact mentioned, or how to pay, am very dissapointed, my newest mailaddress is; louvderloo@Hotmail.com
Furthermore i like to stay a friend, caus he and Sandy Always were very friendly, but have a bad feeling about this, even Paul Mc Cartney still sends me a xmascard, and in my opinion, he is the B iggest, living legend!
Cheers, dr. Louis van der Loo.
Sandy is very efficient and responsive to all requests that she receives. There must be a problem with the mailing. Is there any way, you can tell us which picture it was you sent? You can send a copy to our email at jimmyclantonenterprises@gmail.com We will then see about getting you a signed picture.
I’ve liked your music since I heard “Just A Dream” in the summer of ’58 while vacationing in Florida. My favorite though was “My Own True Love”. a song which I like to play and sing myself.
You’ve been one of my favorites since 14 years old…..way back in the late 50’s. It’s wonderful to hear you singing and performing. My formative years were in the south and you definitely bring that special touch only a southern singer can do with emotion and feeling. Been a Californian since 1957 but my soul is with your songs.
Do you remember Kenneth and Jerry Webb? We lived on Keed Ave. when we were all growing up?
Tonight, we heard a lady from Sun Records, Barbara Sims … gave a talk at our Knife & Fork club in Houston … where we live. I asked her if she knew you and of course she said “yes”.
So glad to see you are still going strong? Be well, Jerry
Hello !! so sorry I am so late with this but have been having health issues lungs aren’t doing to good right now. anyways, just wanted to say Happy veterans day N to Thank you so much for your service.*HUGS* Diana
Hi Mr. Clanton! My name is julie George & my dad is Sidney George Jr. I am calling him every couple of weeks to talk to him about his music career. I think he mentioned playing with you at one time in his younger days in the 50’s/60’s think in Baton Rouge. I am wondering if you remembered him. He was from Thibodaux. He had some really nice things to say about you. I am wondering if you remember him and if you had memories about those days and his musical talent that you might want to share so that I can put in my family history book or possibly any newspaper articles with him in it that I might be able to get a copy of. I am sorry to bother you with so many requests but I am just interested in putting together some information about his music career. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much for your time. I hope you and your family have a happy & blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Julie
I appreciate your search for this information. Unfortunately, now in my 58th year of a musical career playing every state in the union and overseas, I apologize but I can not remember every engagement or every back up band member. There are thousands of musicians I’ve worked with. I’m sorry I can’t give you the information you’d like. I have no collection of memorabilia, newspaper clippings etc. of my own.
A friend mentioned someone in blue jeans,I immediately said Venus in blue jeans omg Jimmy Clanton they said who’s that? You’re joking you never heard of him or songs wow unbelievable he was great made movies with Chuck Berry Had lots of songs Late 50s early 60s done hundreds of concerts.Why did you stop making T.V.appearances?Us older fans would love seeing you again.
Harold, Life goes on and there are seasons for everything! Check my schedule for where I’m performing or go to the store on this website and perhaps you’d like the DVD “Farewell to the Bayou”…my 2 hour one-man special up close and personal where I sing 19 of my songs.
Jimmy,
We really enjoyed your performance at the Doo Wop concert at the Paramount Theatre in Denver this evening. You are still amazing after all these years. Venus in Blue Jeans is one of my all time favorite songs. Hope you’re able to continue performing for many years. God bless you!
I have loved you & your music since 1957 when you came to False River. I remember your brother, Ike, too. I dated Les Hooper whom I know you remember back in the ole days. Brings back good memories…..Stay sweet !!
We have been listening to Jimmy’s singing since the late 50’s & early Sixty”,. I was a young teenager back then , he will forever be one of our Great Favorites.
Thank you for your comments which I read. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as I can in the cities where I am performing. Check out my schedule here on my fantastic website of which I am so proud! Thank you to the Otworths from Florida for constantly keeping Jimmy Clanton updated!
Hi, I am so excited about coming to your show on Saturday, October 3 at the Keswick Theatre.
I am in Front Center Section 1 Row AA Seat 107. Hope this is a good seat to enjoy the show.
Good Luck and God Bless
I remember seeing you in Joplin, MO when I was in High School in 1961 or 19621 I was so excited to see you. You were one of my favorites! Just wanted to say hi and glad to know you are still at it! Hope all is going well for you. Take care.
Thank you so much for letting me know,I so appreciate it…I will have to check my email ,as I am abit behind with it. What a awesome treasure an email from you, Thank you !*HUGS* Diana
Worked at the Jimmy Menutis Club in Houston back in the 60’s. Emceed several shows with Jimmy Clanton and other stars of the era while a DJ at KNUZ, Houston.
Good to see that Jimmy is still entertaining. A real neat guy back then, and I’m sure he still is.
This was a wonderful ceelbration of Mike and Bette Jo’s service with The Salvation Army. Wished we could have been there! Thank you for sharing for those of us not able to attend.
I fell in love with his movie GO JIMMY GO!
I thought it was the Best Movie I ever seen. I’m disable due to brain surgery and love all his songs I’ve lost memory of many years back but I’d like to Thank Jimmy Clanton for all his songs so when I’m sad and I know I won’t ever be with another man I dream of Jimmy Clanton movie “GO JIMMY GO” and I’m that girl he fell in love with. God Bless You Mr. Jimmy Clanton and stay Handsome. I hear Just A Dream just so I can go to sleep. Blessings Sir Blessings. From DonnaKay Katherine Kinnaman
Hi Jimmy, If you have a moment, google Kathy’s Wall at IamnotJerry.com.Kathy was a young girl with polio who was a regular at Danceland Ballroom in Cedar Rapids IA in the 50’s and 60’s. She took pictures and kept a scrapbook of all the singers who appeared there.They are on the wesite- Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Fabian, JIMMY CLANTON, even Alan Freed.You are on page 6. It’s a real walk down memory lane.Enjoy. Linda
Thank you for telling me about these pictures. I had not seen most of them before. Thank you for the picture of your wall that you sent to my office. Luv,…Jimmy
can anyone tell me if the cd in the store here named all hits & more if they are songs recorded from back in the 50′ /60’s or are they resent??? Thank you so much for any help . *HUGS* Diana
Jimmy Do you remember Red Don’t Go with Blue and All the words in the World? Do you still perform them? Remember learning the words and trying to get the band to back me up. All the memories.
Yes, I still perform my hits on the Doo Wop shows. (see my schedule here on my website) I am relearning some very early songs that I wrote and recorded so that I can sing them in Thailand in November. They requested some I didn’t even remember recording.
A big fan of yours, all music of the past and present! I enjoy memories since mine are all gone due to Katrina! Still living in hope for a better tomorrow! Best,
Ed Held
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I recently saw an interview on youtube in which you stated you were going to write a book. Is that in the works and if so, when can we expect to see it for sale? So grateful to you for continuing to share your talent with people. I was born in 57 but was lucky enough to catch on to the best music ever when the british invasion cooled down in the early 70’s and all those doo wop , and R&B artists were resurging as “oldies”. Thank goodness! I’ve been a fan ever since – thanks for keeping the music alive!
Just love your music. I was wondering have you ever noticed the similiarity between Venus in Blue Jeans and the hit by Gerry and the Pacemakers called Ferry Across the Mersey. They may owe you some writing and royalties credit
I was about 10 when I first heard your awesome song Just a Dream. I used to sing it all the time. I wanted to have it as my wedding song for the bride N groom dance but would you believe no one knew what song or who I was talking about. I always remembered the name of song N your first name growing up but had your last name in my mind as clayton..I spent yrs, trying to find your songs but never was able. then in 2006 I joined this chat group .in my profile there I had Just a dream as my favorite song.one of the girls there asked me about it N a couple of days later I thought I had died N gone to heaven. she put a link to your wonderful song.I cried for days. I play that song every night before I go to bed.. when I was in hospital for my lung cancer surgery my grandson came to visit me N had downloaded just a dream on his phone ,can’t tell you how much it meant to me.. I can’t wait to feel better so he can help me get just a dream N a few more of your cd’s to treasure. Thank you so much for being you N for given us so many wonderful memories. wish I could hug you for real but will send you tons of online hugs in place.. *HUGS N LOVE * Diana
Just a note to everyone. Even if I don’t personally comment to each one of you, please know that I have read all of your comments. For the latest information about my schedule, check this website. Carolyn Sue is always up dating the information. Check out the store for pictures and I will personally autograph each one to you.
you are one special person and am proud to call you my friend. can never get enough of your music. thank you so much for all you have done for us try running for president would get it we need heart and soul in this country whats left of it hope to get to texas dallas fortworth you will make your sales have no problems there .if not am coming to your house and I will bring supper
Hello Jimmy: I am a big fan of yours. Born in 1945, I love the 50s music, and you were one of the best of that era. I would love to see you in person. Do you have any plans in the future to come to Atlanta (my home is there) or to Pigeon Forge, TN? We go there every year, and would really love to see you in a show, live! Keep on with your great music!
Ed Callison, native Southerner, Vietnam veteran of the US Army, and cancer survivor—-grateful to God every day!
There is nothing schedule at the moment for me to perform in Georgia or Tennessee. Keep checking my schedule here on this website for the most up to date information.
Hello Jimmy, what a great voice you have, I just bought the DVD of the movie “Go, Johnny, Go” and loved every minute of it, will you ever visit England? it would be nice.
Could I be cheeky and ask for a signed photo? I am 66 years old & now into your music.
Alan Johnson
1 Stephen Walk
Offerton
Stockport
Cheshire
England SK1 4JE
From early teenage years, I have loved Just a Dream. Still have all my 45’s of your songs. You were the greatest and still love to hear you sing!!! Would love to have an autograph and do you ever tour in Florida?
Jimmy when God puts you in his favor look what a blessed journey you are awarded. You have been blessed and are still sharing your wonderful talents with us! After a ll these years I am hoping to make it to one of your concerts . I have a question, after looking at the scheduled events they are all in coldddddddddd places for the dates (overseas is definitely out of the question). Do you not like the SOUTH and a warmer place to visit? I am in the Orlando, Florida area….and it would be so much easier if you came to the visit in the SOUTH.
Continued Blessing and if the Lord is Willing I will be sitting in the audience for one of your concerts.
Linda Libbey
My all time favorite song has always been ‘Venus in Blue Jeans’ and your voice is extraordinary. It has always made me smile and brings back great memories. Tonight I had on ‘Rock Pop and Do Wop’ on PBS and you came on, began to sing, and I melted! You still have the magic! I hope you are well and make it to Indianapolis soon. Take care, God Bless and keep crooning! ….Cynde
I kept the 50s and 60s alive all through out the 1970s in the Bronx, NY. I played Venus and Dream every show I did in the clubs, bars, and schools. I just saw the show on PBS that T.J. put together.
I am amazed that you still hit the high ones. Love the fact that you are still singing.
Bill Donovan and his Record Machine.
Thank you again for all the music.
Bill
I tried to copy your hairstyle and voice when I was just a teenager in 1959. Now we both have the same color hair but you still have that voice. You are still a great performer. Keep going strong.
Tom Callahan
Jimmy,
I grew up in South Louisiana listening to your music. I had a flashback this morning and wanted to hear “Just a Dream”. Then found this.
Just wanted to say, it was a wonderful time, thanks to you and others like you.
I love you dad!! Growing up in our household was such a privilege and joy that I have never taken for granted! I cherish every memory with you and will never forget the magical moment on stage with you at the Raceland show. When you asked me to choreograph and dance to “If I” with you singing on stage, I felt like I was dancing on the clouds! Thank you for being my girls “singing grandpa” and sharing your life so freely with your family and friends…you are truly loved and adored!
Hi Jimmy, I was just looking at your website and want to say hello. It was such an honor to meet you at Foxwoods. I have been a fan since I first heard you singing. You and Sandy are a great team for sure. I hope Alice and I will have a chance to see you again . Take care Jimmy and don’t over due as my Mother used to say. Love you both , Judy Morris
Jimmy, it was nice to meet you and your friends at memquisit. We were the friends with the two boys (our sons) at the table next to you during breakfast. Im the kindergarten teacher. I must admit that i had not heard your music since i was raised in a different era. However, having listened to some of your music, i realize that you have a wonderful melodic voice. God gave you a gift. I will listen to more and enjoy. God bless jimmy, and i hope we meet again some day. If you ever find yourself in waterloo ont, email me.
I saw your performance as part of the Legends of Doo Wop show in Upland, CA and you were outstanding! I was sitting next to one of the ladies you gave a handkerchief to, which became her highlight of the night (I didn’t know the lady). But your voice was strong unlike so many performers of the past trying to keep their careers alive. You were a highlight of a show that had many great moments. I wish you the very best, especially traveling all the way to Thailand to perform.
Take care and God bless (and thanks for running a clean show!)
Just got home from the Upland, CA concert and it was just great meeting you, your daughter and GrandDaughter. Your music has always seemed so “pure” to me and it makes me long for a love that I never had. Thanks for allowing the DVD to be made. I haven’t watched it yet but DVD’s of favorite artists’ concerts are so invaluable when it’s not possible to see them in person frequently.
Thank you for your lift of wonderful music. I am so happy that you have put “If I” on both the DVD and the extended CD.
May God continue to bless you and your family. See you in Heaven,if not before.
i saw you on an oldies show and loved your performance. I am 55, my husband is 75, and I told him if I ever leave him it’ll be for you. I was, of course, just kidding. Your voice touched me. Can’t explain what it is. Keep up the performances. Maybe someday I’ll get to meet you
Hi Jimmy! Only 2 days before show time here in S. Ca. I can’t wait to see and hear you once again. Maybe I will bring my Jimmy Happy/ Blue again and you can signed the other side if you have time. You signed jimmy Happy 5/14/10. Yes Jimmy, you do make me happy and so many more that were lucky to grow up in our awesome generation. We lived through the best music ever and all your songs are on my I Pad and I Phone.
Have a safe trip here as you prepare to give your devoted fans so much enjoyment.
Pat
Glendora, Ca.
met you at our high school on feb. 7th, 1959.in spring valley, il. just 4 days after the terrible plane crash in iowa. but you showed up as a sub, and came to our school and gave a short concert for those that never had tickets for the night show. i never forgot that. ty jimmy.. your “FRIEND” denny galetti sr.
I want you all to know I READ YOUR COMMENTS HERE…!!!…However, I CANNOT reply to each of you !!!…….. there are TOO MANY, GANG…!!!!…..Luv, luv, my fans…!!!!!….Jimmy……
As I get older I want to know about the “Singer and His Song”. I am a veteran and a avid karaoke backtrack singer. I belong to a veterans post and I would like to inform and cause to recall my audience about about Jimmy Clanton and his music.
This is all with you consent of course. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you and thank you for your songs and music.
Hey old man I can’t believe you’re still alive and kicking! Way to go! Walking down memory lane this morn looking up some of the old acts I played with and found your website, not many of us still alive. I guess those little girls are all grown up now. Best wishes to you and your family! Keep on keeping on! “Here We Go!”
Listen to the oldies all the time and you are one of my favorites. Brings back a lot of good memories.
Thanks for that. I live in Jacksonville, fl. are you ever going to come here so that I can enjoy your music in person?
sorry it’s taken me so long to sign, I’m Italian, what can I say, I do things backwards… anyway, love this site…thanks for having me, looking forward to all the news you send me….
I have been wanting to be able to respond to your comments and that ability just became possible here on my website. Thank you to Carolyn and Joe for making it possible to do this. Jimmy
Can’t wait to see you again. I saw you at Cerritos Performing Arts 5/14/10 and brought my Jimmy Happy album that I paid $7.98 for back when you were my teenage idol. Matter of fact you still are!
I waived it in the balcony and you told me you would meet me to sign it after the show which you did. That was one of the most exciting nights for me. I still have your music only updated on my I phone.
Thanks Jimmy for being so nice. I will see you July 18!
Can’t wait to see you again. I saw you at Cerritos Performing Arts 5/14/10 and brought my Jimmy Happy album that I paid $7.98 for back when you were my teenage idol. Matter of fact you still are!
I waived it in the balcony and you told me you would meet me to sign it after the show which you did. That was one of the most exciting night for me. I still have your music only updated on my I phone.
Thanks Jimmy for being do nice. I will see you July 18!
I remember fondly having dinner with you, Curtis Lee, Ray Peterson (whom I dated), & managers in NYC in (I think) 1961. We then drove to a club in Brooklyn where each of you guys did a few numbers on the stage. It was a fun evening.
And do you remember receiving a letter that you thought was a draft notice, when you appeared at the Indiana Theater in Indianapolis with the Cavalcade of Stars (?) in the late ’50s? It was just a fan letter from me with a pic of me in the Miss Putt Putt contest. I had sent the letter in my dad’s envelope with the printed return address including his rank & some military abbreviations. You were so relieved it wasn’t a draft notice. You called me about midnight (waking up my whole family), & when I wouldn’t believe it was you, you put Bobby Rydell on the phone to assure me it was you.
Just wanted let you know I still remember your folks’ home address in Baton Rouge – where you received several letters from me. Don’t know why I remembered that address.
Loved all your songs, and danced to them many times. I went on to make personal appearances with the Demensions (“Over The Rainbow”, “My Foolish Heart”) at Palisades Park & Patterson NJ Armory among others (I was also secretary to the national director of publicity & promotion at Decca, Coral & Brunswick Records). Since NY was a union town, their original girl singer, Marisa, did the recordings, & since she was married & expecting, I did the personal appearances with the guys. Coral didn’t think a teenage singing group should have a girl singer who was expecting.
I hope somehow you get to see this message, and maybe remember some of the instances I’ve written here. Would love to hear back from you, but don’t know if it would really be you, if I do get an answer. Take care………..
Listening to the oldies on Music Choice and whenever they play one of your songs I have to stop what I’m doing and just concentrate on that song. Your voice is so unique. It’s like Calgon taking me away to a more simpler time in my life. Thanks for the memories!!
Hi there cousin.
My mom, Miss Liz was your mom’s sister., My aunt Joyce.
So happy to be able to listen again to your wonderful music.
Remember those days in Galliano, LA and your first concert in New Orleans.
I just had a flashback to my teen years in the 50’s and had to look you up. I remember seeing you in a movie and boy did I try to style my hair like yours. I enjoyed your music very much. Keep on rockin’. You are truly an inspiration to us old time rockers.
Here in the UK Jimmy never had the recognition he deserved, his Venus In Blue Jeans was far superior to the English version by Mark Wynter that made the Hit Parade here. Jimmy made some great recordings, my favourite has always been Another Sleepless Night, it has always mystified me why this wasn’t a huge smash.
Thank you for the kind comment…unfortunately, Ace Records did not have good distribution overseas…don’t think the owner of the Company had any idea I would have such ”wide” success here in America, and he did not take necessary steps to make that change for the kind of distribution overseas as some of the other big record companies…Jimmy…
Born and raised in New Orleans. Montgomery, Alabama since 13 Dec 1981. Retired 31 March, 2015 from USAF Historical Eesearch Agency, Maxwell Air Force Base, after 30 years and 8 months as a DOD Civilian Historian and Arxhivist. 13th Air Force Historian at Clark Air Base, Philippines from Feb 1988 to June 1991 when Mt Pinatubo erupted forcing return to. I have been collecting records since 1953, and have some Jimmy Clanton .45’s with a picture sleeve. My wife of almost 41 years is the a Director of the Maxwell AFB Child Development Center, and our daughter is a CRNP at the Kirklin Clinic at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham.
Dear Jimmy, You were my absolute favorite singer in the 60’s. The best singer of all the teen idols of the time. I had your pictures all over my bedroom. I saved my allowance for a year to buy your double album Jimmy’s Happy/ Jimmy’s Blue.I met you once at Danceland Ballroom in Cedar Rapids Iowa, but I was so in awe of you that I couldn’t speak. I think I was 14 at the time.I just rewatched Go Johnny Go and recently purchased a CD of the double album and I am enjoying listening to it all over again. Just wanted to tell you all I couldn’t tell you back then.So good to see you doing so well after all this time.God Bless. Linda ( which of course is my favorite song you sang).
Linda, this is soooooo sweeeeet of you…. check out the Raceland Show dvd, here on my store… you will hear all the JC songs you would love of me…friend request me on facebook, where I interact with all my fans…!!!…luv, Jimmy…..
Jimmy: Good to see you are still doing what you love. Would like to get together sometime to talk about the old days in Lancaster. Still living near there. Will catch one of your shows when you get nearby. Good luck to you and the family. Barrie Boas
I Love Your Music. Your Music Bring Back So Many Good Memories Of Times Past Which Can Only Be Relived As We Close Our Eyes And Listen To Your Wonderful Songs. Thank You Very Much.
Hello Jimmy…big fan and so glad to see that you are still rocking and rolling! I am almost 70 and still playing drums and singing in a band with friends. Take care and rock on!
Jim Burr
I fondly remember hearing you and your brother harmonizing on your grandmother’s front porch in Coffeeville. The two of you were great performers and pretty darn good baseball players. The first time I heard the opening lines of “Just a Dream”, I knew it was your voice even before it was announced. Congratulations on a great career.
Jimmy,
Good to hear you’re still out there singing the great songs. Saw you a while back on RFD-TV on a 50’s/60’s Reunion type show. I’m originally from Oklahoma but retired to Arizona a year or so ago and live near Laughlin, NV. They still appreciate the oldies out here. Wish you could make it to Laughlin some time. Riverside Casino probably books most of the “mature” singers. Again, good to see you’re still out there!
Charles
Hi Jimmy,
I think you are one of the finest singers of the last 50 years. What a performer and all around great gentleman. Keep singing and we will keep listening. My wife Joann is crazy about you and thinks you have the most beautiful hair. Thanks for the music!
Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on October 17th at the Doo Wop concert. My wife is going to by our tickets this Friday since October 17th is also my birthday. (10/17/58).
Jimmy I am so proud of you and appreciate and have enjoyed all your great music over the past 50+ years. We were class mates at Baton Rouge High. I joined the Navy and you became a great singer. My ship the USS General Randall enjoyed Brooklyn, NY as our home port. We transported troops to their duty stations all over the world. We took Elvis to Bremerhaven, Germany in 1958. I had the opportunity to meet him. He was a great person at that time. I was fortunate to be in New York while you were part of a show either by Alan reed or Dick Clark. I learned you were performing and attended the show. You sang JUST A DREAM. I was so very proud of you and my date fell madly in love with you. God Bless you Jimmy. Regards, Billy Mizell
I have all your music on my IPad and listen to it all the time. my favorite song is “Venus In Blue Jeans”.
I’ve read your comments about your faith and dedication of your life to our Lord and Savior. keep
On singing and giving your testimony .
Your music keeps me going, When Things get tough I just sit down and turn on the music. “keep on going Jimmy,
Go Jimmy go.
Hi JIMMY ,
I feel as though i have known you all my life. You and I are about the same age. I had many dates listening to your
songs. I love to hear “JUST A DREAM”, “A LETTER TO AN ANGEL” and ” GO JIMMY GO” . I still watch you on You Tube with the old classic rock stars. Many thanks to you and the other stars for all the many years of entertainment.
THANKS VERY VERY MUCH ! WE ALL LOVE YOU ! WISH YOU MANY MORE YEARS !
THANKS AGAIN RANDALL
jimmy I from your home town of Baton Rouge. First cousin to Randy Russell Civello. We lost a good man when he passed away a couple ofonths ago. I am also good friend with Cy Tortorich who played the sax in your band years ago. Are you playing anywhere around Louisiana? Good luck Jeff
Hello, I can’t get to web site with Mr.JimmyClanton to purchase CD “Everybody Needs Love”
and give to WNRI 1380 Jack Rivers .Could You kindly give me please a Post Office address ,so
I could reach You ? Thank You : Teresa Schatz
Vividly remember all the times that I have had the opportunity to see you 50+ years ago….so IMAGINE….how I will remember
the show in New Bedford Mass…..where I got a kiss and a hug…….sigh…………………Luv ya…….Oh yea !!!
You gotta love the internet !! They allow us old timers to go back to our teenage years and hear the greatest songs ever recorded. And then we get to find details about our favorite artists by linking to their web site.
Jimmy Clanton, what a great voice and what great songs! Just a Dream is in my top ten of all songs. Thanks for the memories that this song brings when I hear you singing!
We were at your show in New Bedford, MA at The Zeiterion Theater on March 28, 2015. What a great performance you put on! You are the consummate showman and professional! You’ve still got it JC!!!!!
“I enjoyed your show in New Bedford Mass last Saturday night. You really have a great stage presence and you still sound like teen idol of your teenage years. Thanks for a great and entertaining show!
Hi Jimmy ! Finally got to see you at the great Doo Wop Concert in Denver a few years ago. Afterward, you came out to the theater lobby and I was fortunate to meet you and you put your arm around me so my wonderful neighbor could take a picture of us together. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to retrieve it the next day, but thanks to you I will always have this special memory. My 50-year high school reunion is this summer and I’ve been a fan of yours since I first heard “Just A Dream” when I was still in grade school. God Bless and, yes, keep on singing, as Gerard says above.
Hi–Jimmy been a long time since you were a D J at WHEX radio station in Columbia, Pa. I used to call all most everyday. Had you play a song for my hubby ( Ralph ) and our youngest daughter ( Maryann ) from Audrey. Won a lot of Roses from you and you question of the day contest. .Brought you cookies to the station.. Also came to see you when the station was In Park City Mall. Good times. Won’t forget them
Hey jimmy, sure wish you would come to michigan. Ive been a fan since I was 10. Have all your favs on one cd. I will be 59 on march19 and show no signs of never stopping to listening to youe tunes. My fav venus in blue jeans I play at least twice a week. Love singing it. one of my all time great songs to sing. Wrll heres hopeing you come to mich.if not I still will be listening to all your great tunes. God bless and keep on singing.
Oh my gosh totally lost track I saw you late 50 ties at The Surf at Nantasket beach in MA. JUST A DREAM was my favorite thank you PBS in Las Vegas that I was watching the show tonight. You are still the greatest!!
Hi Jimmy–Heard you sing on PBS station in Baton Rouge tonight sure brought back memories. Remember I lived on Goodwood Ave. and you on Alden Ct. a few doors down from Dianna. Hope you are doing good and so glad to see that you are still singing and touring. Take Care–Margaret
Jimmy Clanton, I just love your music! Thank you for bringing the good times back!! I would love for you to sing for us here in the Sarasota Florida area!
Take care and keep singing to us with that beautiful voice!!
Jimmy, I heard you for the first time on a transistor radio from one of the many stores on 42nd St. New York City.in 1959. I was 12 & I used the money from a college prep course. I just could not stop signing your songs. God gave you a gift and your still sharing it with us. Oh what a night that must have been for you when you shared the stage with Jackie Wilson, Deon Dimucci and his belmonts as well as the Skyliners.!.I used to think that a bottle of brandy & a song were the only ones who ever cared. Now I know that Jesus saves. No human power could help me and now I’ve been sober 28 years. Now I pray for my son. He has inherited my love for music as well as my love for other things. Somehow I think you hear me, brother. I now live in a beautiful upscale retirement community in Laguna Woods, California. We have a beautiful theatre you would love and we would love you.
Thank you for all your kind comments. If it were not for you all, I would not have a career. Thank you for being fans and for also signing my Guestbook. I do read all your comments.
never had the opportunity to see you in person, but have seen you PBS and other shows and you are awesome. I am a 70 year old Vet and still love your music as I did back in the day as a teenager.
Best wishes for forever……ken
Hi Jimmy. We were at your wonderful show on Valentine’s day 2015 in ft Pierce, fl. Last time I saw you was with my boyfriend in hialeah, fl around 1963. We have been married for 46 years. As you came down the stairs from the stage singing TOM reached for your hand and gave it to me, I kissed you! My teenage dream came true. My hubby and family were very happy for me. I was a teenager again. I’m the one who followed you to the front and showed you my scrap book with your childhood pictures. Loved the whole night. God bless you! Alice wuenstel
I saw you you come through the Airport in Jacksonville,fl as I was Playing on the stage you left your card with me enjoyed your music on your web site .
Roger Glover
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful performance on Valentine’s Day in Fort Pierce, FL. and we both look forward to your return. Wishing you good health, good times and good cheer!
John and Ilene
Thank you for the great show in Ft.Pierce! I have always been a great fan. I met you for the first time and you were so charming! You need to come back to Ft. Pierce often! Thanks Jimmy for all the great music! Fran
I just have to commend you on a lifetime if singing the songs that make us happy. I hope you enjoy all of us who listen to your carefree endearing songs and your sweet voice. Call it nostalgia, but your music was the happiness behind our yourhful innocence. When we encounter “Venus in Blue Jeans” or “Just a Dream” on the car radio or a Trader Joe’s, it is you who make us smile inside. That’s all of us Baby Boomers secret. That your music connects is with a time and place long gone to us, but still as real as if it was yesterday. “Go, Jimmy, Go.” Continue your traveling the country. You have a lot of past for us to each remember.
My husband and I went to the Bloomsburg Fair to see you. You were awesome.Your voice will be remembered and most of all,your smile. I love when you interact with the audience,they too,loved you for doing that. You are a true entertainer and we will always remember that night hearing your song of the past. They all mean a lot to the both of us. We will always be a fan of your’s.
“Jimmy my pal thank you for being part of one of the best nights we’ve ever had and thank you for the class and style you brought to the evening – You are a legend, keep on rocking Love & kisses, your pal the Geator”
Wow !! A Blast From The Past !! Jimmy, You Were Awesome at the Kimmel Center on Saturday Night !! Love All Your Music….Love You Too !! Thanks For The Photo !! Hope To See You Again, Real Soon !!
I have been a fan of yours since you started. Love your music. Jimmy maybe someday I will have the honor of seeing you in person and meeting you. Keep on singing. You are a true legend.
Went to a re-union show a few years back and for some reason you had to cancel. Really wanted to meet you. I know we are related somehow. Grew up with your music and still enjoy it very much. I play guitar and sing just for family and friends but I did tour with two other guys while in Viet Nam for a couple months and loved it. Keep up the fine work!
Cliff Clanton
I can’t believe I will be seeing you at the Ft.Pierce concert!!! I have waited so long to see you in concert. I just hope I can hold back the tears!! Thank you for all your great music. Fran
Another cold and cloudy day in Texas. The bright side is that I am watching the Raceland video for the third time. Looking forward to the day I’ll see you again in person. Loved the performance and love your music. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Just bought 2 cds of your best songs plus the new one with the blue cover spoke to sandy several times to get your web site so could order the 2 I wanted thank for changing your web site for us to do this will see you in ft piece trying to see the seating plan on line to see whats best to see you. your the reason I am going your music brings back old days when I played 45’s on my christmas present when I was 7 years old.lost all my 45’s in a fire years ago so trying to get as much as I can back. only like originals and you do that. Thanks again your friend David listen to you on pandora radio for now
Jimmy, I want to thank you for all the wonderful music you have given to us. I never get tired of listening to you.
May the Lord keep blessing you. You are blessed and highly favored of the Lord.
Opal
I am not retiring!!! I will continue to perform as God leads and directs my life; as long as HE keeps me in good health and continues
to allow me to have a voice that is better than it’s ever been in my life!
you have been an inspiration to many of us that love sweet loving love songs. you have been apart of our lives for so many years. I was very sad to hear you were giving up your tours, but I know how I felt when I became retirement age you have gift that a lot of us would have died for to have to be gifted with your talent. And what you have done for us though the years of our youth you are truely a gift from God. we will always love you and your music God bless you and may you live a longer life and have your voice never change. you almost make me cry knowing we are going to loose you. May peace be with you always.proud to be your friend you have done so much for my life and my feelings I am proud I grew up with you in it.From the bottom of my heart Thank you
It has been a blessing in my life to meet my favorite teenage singer. Most of all is the total blessing of becoming your friend now and knowing how far God has brought you. You are a humble, loving man who is touching many lives for our Lord. Loved you as a teen and love you now. You are in my deepest prayers daily. Praying for health and traveling mercies as you entertain your fans and tell them how awesome Jesus is. GOD BLESS YOU. LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST LYNN.
Hi Jimmy
Just a thank you for your contribution to the great rock n roll music scene, over the years. Here in Australia we missed out on a whole bunch of overseas stars, but was always nice to hear their records. Jimmy Clanton always kind of stood out as one of the nice guys, with a damn good haircut.
I do a rock n roll programme here in Australia on Triple U FM 104.5, and I would love to have some promos from you if that’s possible, sent via MP3 if that’s ok.
I am Rob Bell and the programme is Rokkitt Radio on Mondays from 5 oclock on Triple U FM, also if you would me like to plug any of your CD’s I am happy to oblige “on air”.
Anyway, take care, and have a merry Christmas for 2014.
Rob Bell
Thanks for the great tunes and memories of those times when we would cruise around listening to the radio. I am glad you are still performing and hope you come to the Thrasher/Horne Performance Center in Orange Park, Florida in 2015. Would that be cool or what.
Hi to one of the first swamp poppers. I’ve just been looking at newspaper ads from Baton Rouge back when you were playing with Dick Holler at the Carousel Club. I’m writing a book about Slim Harpo, and I wonder whether you’d have a few memories of Baton Rouge clubs and the local blues scene you could email me about direct ?
I loved your music when I was a teenager and still do. I have about a few of your original 45 records. I saw your Raceland concert and it was great like I knew it would be. Keep on singing and consider coming back to south Louisiana. Love ya…
i was in high school when “Just a Dream” came out. I still have the “45” record! Love your DVD from Racetrack–It’s almost like seeing you in person. Keep on singing, Jimmy–maybe someday I’ll be lucky enough to see you in person.
Greetings young Jimmy, keep up the great work, and before the great man calls you try and come and do a tour of England with Troy Shondell, take care buddy.
Just heard “Just A Dream” on satellite radio. Brought back good ole memories of the Lighthouse on False River. I will alwaysl love that music. Hope all is well for you!! Come to Baton Rouge soon!
Gloria Bello (Your friend in 1958-1959)
Just found you again and your great music. And, I just watched you sing Venus In Blue Jeans on you tube. That was one of my favorite songs. You were one of the best and it brings back so many memories when I was growing up in Georgia.
You can catch me on you tube under my name with two oldie songs I’m sure you remember…My Special Angel remake, and remake of He’s Got You.
I have listened to Raceland and I loved it. I felt like I was back in my teenage years. More than that Jimmy it wasn’t like going to a concert where you only sing a few songs. This was like being invited to your home for and informal meet and greet so everyone got to know each other and became friends. I wish I could have gone. You Tammy Lynn and Terri sang from your hearts and your grandaughter was just wonderful and a breath of spring. I play it all the time, sometimes I am not watching it but just listening to it wishing that I was there. It puts me back in time and sometimes that is a good thing I could go on and on about Raceland but it is the best of the best and I loved it. God Bless you Jimmy and I hope for many more performances just like this one Alice Basler
i was not able to attend The Raceland show. But… I bought 2 Raceland DVD s !! I bought 2 in case I wore the first one out. Well, I’ve watched it so many times I’ve lost count !! Jimmy is the best ever ! There are no words to describe this show! AWESOME doesn’t even begin to describe it !! This DVD is a MUST HAVE for All Jimmy Clanton fans !!
The Raceland DVD is the next best thing to being there. We can relive that Magical Night over and over, while wishing it had never ended. Took me 50+ years to get there, the “Wait” was beyond my expectation, YOU, Sir, DID NOT DISAPPOINT! In one EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT you made ALL my dreams come true!!! The DVD is the GREATEST reminder we could have asked for…..Thank you, JC, for the MEMORIES, in a DVD!!!! We love you!!!!
The show in Raceland was just a dream come true. I loved every minute of it. Now with the wonderful DVD I can relive it over and over again. The DVD is just wonderful.
Rec’d the RACELAND DVD and it is terrific. NOT as good as in person, of course, but since we were there I am qualified to say, “Jimmy, you are a fantastic performer. Sammye is already preparing to find another of your concerts to attend.
Hi Jimmy,
You were always my favorite entertainer and I got to meet you and get your autograph in Galveston, Texas in about May of 1961. You had come to appear at Pleasure Pier I believe. Anyway my friends and I met you following the Splash Day parade. Still have the autograph. Thanks for all the happy memories and the beautiful music.
Just got my tickets for your January 2 show in Minnesota. I hope the weather is better than the last time you were here. I’ll have to buy an Ol Rock and Roller shirt and hope you sign it.
Loved your music as a teenager, remember “Just A Dream”, it’s in my soul. Thank you! And I’m so glad you are still performing. You look and sound terrific!
I never thought I’d meet you until I went to the Ultimate Doo Wop show in Sarasota on 10/24/14. Thank you for making me feel like a teenager again. When you sang Venus in Blue Jeans & asked me to stand I was so excited. You are so talented and gave a wonderful performance. Thank you again.
I saw you in Denver 2 years ago. Thank you for a great performance. Venus in Blue Jeans is my favorite song of yours. Hope you are married to your “venus”. / Lee.
a.k.a Dick Valentine. http://www.wolfeenterprises.org Love your singing, Jimmy, and glad to have you as a Facebook Friend! Venus In Blue Jeans is one of my all time favorites!
Jerry
Jimmy………..I have loved you since I was a teenager! I hoped to one day see one of your shows……but due to health and other circumstances…….it has remained to be……….just a dream……….I listen to your songs often…….I have so many fond memories……You have been a blessing to all your fans! Your long time fan….thank you for the music<3
I was a lonely teenager in a strange city, going to college when Just a Dream came on the radio. I would race home from college to turn the radio, on, changing the stations until I could hear it play. Little did I know that someday I would meet you in person. From that winter day, at Memorial Hall in Plymouth I have called you friend for the genuine person that you are. Many times I have read your nuggets and they have grabbed me in the heart. I have cried many tears because sometimes they just seem to be telling me something that I needed to hear at the time. God Bless you Jimmy and keep on singing your wonderful songs for us
Jimmy the last time we saw you was at the IP in Biloxi.
We really enjoyed the show. we are looking forward to seeing you the next time you come to the IP.
By the way we grew up on the North side of the tracks.
Hail Istrouma! 1959 & 1957
Baton Rouge, LA.
Dickie & Linda
I would like to thank you for the wonderful performance at the Bloomsburg Fair on Saturday evening. My mother has been a fan of yours since you started performing so you can imagine how thrilled she was to finally see you perform in person. The highlight of her night was getting your autograph and picture taken with you. Thank you so much for being so gracious and welcoming to your fans. Marian and Rhonda
Jimmy,
Thanks for all your great music down through the years. “Just A Dream” was just the first of your records that have been just plain fabulous. Looking forward to lots more “golden” sounds from you. Hope to see you in person sometime.
Listening to you on the Solid Gold Oldies makes me feel young again. I have seizures so don’t go to concerts. DVD’s will have to do. Keep up the good work & God Bless.
Jimmy, I can relate to Candy Freeman ‘s story…. I was 11 and went to a Dick Clark Caravan of Stars show in Kansas City. Someone sat me on stage and you came over and sang Just A Dream to me. I’ll never forget looking in your eyes and you had a little tear.That was a great night I will never forget, I loved you then and I love you now. I hope you keep on singing for a long time, your voice has got even better thru the years.Oh,and that was 55 years ago.
Enjoyed your site, glad to reconnect after all lost after Katrina! You have helped make life wonderful again. Keep singing, we all,love your talents and fan comments ! sho buz
Jimmy I just want to thank you for all the wonderful memories you have given me through out the past years with all the great songs you have recorded. You were blessed with an outstanding voice that brought us all those wonderful songs that we will remember for the rest of our lives, as I have said many times, my favorite song has and will always be “Just A Dream”. I can’t tell you enough times how I love that song. Well Jimmy may god bless you and keep you safe and healthy so you can continue to sing for us. Love you lots.
What a miracle this was! I found out today that my albums of the 50’s 60’s were “gone” (to simplify the story) and I cried
way too much. Through a little research I found your Facebook ministry site, and this website. I have purchased a ticket
for your show on October 24 in Sarasota, and hope to meet you then. I am in Georgia, but will somehow find a way to
get to Sarasota, Fl.
Thanks for the miracle you sent to me today; without even knowing you had. -Turned a “hopeless feeling day” into one
with a shining light. Thank you – Judy
When I was 9 years old, I went to a dance at the Lions Club in Shreveport with my sisters. We went to see you and The Champs. I was right in front of the stage and you had me come up on stage and you had someone get a stool for me and you sang “Just a Dream” to me. I still haven’t forgotten that night. It was so cool. That was 55 years ago!!!
hi jimmy, ive been a fan way back , love your singing, then she do , am 71, now my children, even no your songs, cant wait to get your DVD, JUST PLEASE LET ME NO HOW TO GET IT, LOVE YOU, , , YOUR LONG TIME FAN. GOD BLESS. MIDGE
Love the new website! Love that it has a menu. Wishing you the best of luck alway, Jimmy. You have brought so much comfort and joy to so many. May you and your family continue to be blessed by the Lord. Keep smiling always!
I still play my 45’s and continue to enjoy hearing you. When I hear your songs they bring back great memories of the past. Thank you for all these years of enjoyment.
God bless you as He has blessed us with hearing your incrediable voice.
Marie
You knew me as Terry Pines with a group called the Pixies Last time I saw you was in Hershey PA before I moved to CA. Lived there 30 years. Are you still in Lancaster, PA? My family lives in PA and I have spent the last 6 years in GA. Hope you and Roxie are doing well and enjoying life. I watched a PBS fundraiser using the music of the 50’s and early 60’s. Am having a nostalgia attach. Wish you well. Terry
I miss seeing you at CLUMC. We’re having a fun 60’s party/family night on Oct. 3. in Wesley Center to help celebrate out 50th anniversary. Would love for you to come enjoy it with us.
Sally Williams
Love you music since the early sixties. Saw you in Raceland, LA and just listened to “a taste of” your new CD. Loved Raceland and love the CD. Keep on singing, you are the greatest.
I sure do enjoy your music on Sirius XM radio. I learned the lyrics to “Go Jimmy Go” when I just a toddler (my teenage sister played your records over and over as she babysat me). Would love to see your performance if you visit Colorado. Thanks for the music and memories.
SO PROUD TO CALL YOU MY FRIEND JIMMY!!!!!! I can’t wait for you to hear “I GAVE YOU MY HEART!” Your writing talent is awesome!!! What a beautiful song you wrote for me………..I am truly honored!!!!!! In my book you most definitely ROCK!!!!!!
Ok,I will try this again…. I love your website ! Thank you Carolyn for all the hours you’ve spent on this! And Jimmy, I now have purchased everything from your website except photos. Been a Jimmy Clanton fan since 1959, actually probably 1958 but ’59 is when I saw you. I am so happy that you are still singing . Luv ya
Read all your comments, gang…I am extremely humbled and so appreciate you ALL…!!!..
I WILL READ YOUR COMMENTS, I PROMISE…!!!!…YES, I LOVE MY INCREDIBLE FANS…!!!..YOU ALL ARE THEEEEEEEE GREATEST…!!!!…LUV, Jimmy….
Great web site, Jimmy !! Love the music. One of these days I might even hear it in person. Meanwhile, it will be on here and on fb. Talk to you soon over on fb… Love you….GG !
I have loved your music for all of these years. I was thrilled when “Go Johnnie Go” came out and it was great. I watched it just recently. You can come to Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. I would love that. My favorite is probably “Just a Dream”, but I love them all.
I’ve been a fan of yours since the mid 50’s, I even copied your hair style, one part on each side of head and comb hair to the middle with duck tails in the back….am I correct? Anyway God Bless you, my friend. (We’re friends on FaceBook!
It would have been about 1958, and I sat right beside you in a class at LSU. You told me your band was playing across the river, and to bring a date and that you would sing a song for us. You sang “Just A Dream” for us, and we were very impressed. Little did I know that you would become so famous!
always loved your music. first saw you back in the early 60s !! ouch!haha! and still seeing you when I can. love the new website! you are a true gentlemen and great with you fans!!
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I love your music! Especially Venus in Blue Jeans. I think it’s one of the best produced records of the 60’s. The melody and the vocal are exemplary. The modulation makes it the perfect song. The trumpets are fantastic! You can hear everything on that song. Feel free to write me, I would love to discuss your music with you. Sincerely, Carl Couch
Jimmy’s greatest talent is on the inside. He is one of the warmest, kindness, caring people I have ever met and I am so happy I have seen this side of him so many times. You can not help but love Jimmy. He has brought so much happiness to all of our lives. Growing up in the 50s and 60s all we had was our music and Jimmy sure kept belting out the best music I ever heard. I still cry every time I hear “A Part of Me” and no one does it like Jimmy. Thank you for being a part of all of our lives. We love you Jimmy.
Evening Mr Clanton,
,
I have been a fan since the good old 50& 60’s … I have listened to your music all of my 67 years an still do to this day.
THANK YOU …
Your fan in Maryland
God bless
Betty1225
Thank you very much for the inspirational songs about Jesus you sang today at White Dove Fellowship. It’s great to see some of the 50’s and 60’s great singers get saved and singing for the Lord. I’ve also talked to Dion Dimucci, once. I’m the one that took all the pictures. The one that’s “temporarily” on oxygen> I was healed from terminal cancer and I’ll be healed from this, too. I hope you come back and sing. again. Thank you again and God Bless you!!
Jimmy I am honored to know such a beautiful person as you, with a heart full of love for the Lord and for your fans, thanks for the wonderful music I have heard from my youth and into my senior years. I love it and can sing along with it too. Your work has been oh so awesome just like you are. I love you, God bless you and stay sweet my beautiful friend.
Hello Jimmy Love this site and the song that you are singing sounds like a life recording — nothing like it !! I love all the 50″s and early 60″s They where part of me and my life and I miss the Singers and the music when it was new !!
I have the same birthday as u June 20 so a belated Happy Birthday. Loved all ur songs especially Just a Dream. I missed a show years ago because of a snow storm up on Long Island NY. Would love a chance to see u, maybe someday soon.
I enjoyed the Raceland show. I am glad I went. I have been a fan since I was a teenager.
My friend and I stayed until we could get a signature from you. I really hope to get a DVD
for us both when they are out.
Thank you Jimmy and I hope you keep on doing what you like.
GO JIMMY GO
Love U
GOD BLESS
Jimmy I love your new website. Glad you have pictures from your different shows. Enjoyed the show on May 31st. A night to remember. Enjoyed seeing you at breakfast and singing to your fans. Looking forward to DID to relive the wonderful memories! Love you!!!
THANKS Jimmy for the best concert I have ever heard on May 31 sat night in Roseland at your bayou show we loved you show and your great voice pray you can come again on the bayou for one more show Jimmy Can’t wait to order the great DVD you are making I know it will be great can’t wait to hear my interview I did for you I mint every word I said God Bless you my friend
hi jimmy, I saw you in Hauppauge, long island, n.y. april 12th & enjoyed the show! I follow you on facebook too, I love watching you sing. I want to see more of the videos with your grandchildren & beautiful daughter, bless you, Love Rhona Gorman, GoD gave you such a great gift! xooxoxox
Looking forward to seeing you again in August. You are a wonder of our world. Someone who is just what he presents to us. Kind, caring and an amazing talent.
my first concert of yours and was a blast and not far from where i live, wish my phone had taken a better picture, thanks for signing my picture and record, i’d do it again, kenneth
THE RACELAND SHOW WAS EVEN MORE THAN I EXPECTED!!!! I BROUGHT MY OLDER SISTER AND MY SISTER-IN-LAW AND WE ALL HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME!!!! MELODY IS BEAUTIFUL AND DID A WONDERFUL JOB ON HER BALLET PERFORMANCE!!!! WHAT A GREAT NIGHT TO REMEMBER FAMILY AND MEETING NEW FB FRIENDS!!!!! THANK YOU FOR A GREAT CONCERT!!!!
The most AMAZING Man on the Planet, your Show in Raceland was PURE PERFECTION, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!!!!! Thank you for the Memories, for making our “Just A Dream” come true!!!! We love you, ya think!!!!!!
Jimmy…what a truly GREAT show in Raceland..thank you so much for sharing your God given talents, your faith..and your wonderful family with us…what a wonderful memory you gave us! God bless you and your awesome family and team.
jimmy , i new you would have an awesome show, i wish i was there. , ill be seeing you in fox wood , aug 2, im wearing my shirt , your voice has not changed , when you sing , it makes us feel so good, , god bless you , jimmy. were proud to say we no you,.
Jimmy you did it again You promised an aawesome show and you delivered..It has been 47 years since I last saw you and you are just as good now as you were back then. I will be glad when the vidio is released.. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories.
Jimmy what can I say? The show was all that you promised us and more! The ballet was a beautiful touch. Melodie is so graceful. Had a conversation with granddaughter Lex. She is so adorable. She told me she was soo proud of the shirt she was wearing.(the blue one with the dates of 1959-1980 ) What a night , surrounded by a loving family, friends and fans. God has truly blessed you Jimmy.The perfect ending to your show was the prayer. God Bless you Jimmy. Looking forward to the dvd and seeing you again . Love you forever!
Great website. Loved the show so much. I was happy to be able to attend. Jimmy’s voice, his talent, sense of humor, and his beautiful songwriting is still going strong. JC is awesome. Loved the duet with Terri McPhail Chiasson, And, “Ole Rock N’ Roller” is one of my favorite songs. A wonderful evening was had by all. Thank you, JC. Thank you for all the “Just A Dream” dreams!
Awesome website here Jimmy. If Venus is the 8th wonder of the world…you just have to be # 9! Looking forward to seeing some video of the Raceland show…keep on rockin’ you ole rock n roller you!
Sorry I didn’t get a chance to make it to your show in Raceland, but I did get to meet you at the practice. You, Terry , Tammy, Lynn ,Pershung, and Blue Eyed Soul sounded awesome. My son in law is the drummer for Blue eyed Soul.
Oh my! This weekend was the all-time high of my life!!!! What a show! It was so uplifting to interact with you and your fans (many of which are now my friends). Jimmy, you ARE DEFINITELY NUMBER 8!!!! Again, thank you and may God continue to bless you. Love the website! God willing, I’ll see you again real soon. Sending thankful and loving hugs to you and Sandy!
My wife and I were able to celebrate our anniversary by attending the “Upclose and Personal Show in Raceland, LA. What a treat and what a way to celebrate our anniversary. Spending time with other friends and fans, then Jimmy’s Performance of a lifetime. We loved all of Jimmy’s music from the first time we heard “Just A Dream” and fell in love with Jimmy after seeing the movie “Go Johnny Go”. Thanks for all the memories, Gene & Pat Blasingame Houston, Texas
Thank you for an awesome night. You promised it would be awesome and you delivered. Your fans are the greatest. It was awesome to be around so many happy and friendly people all getting along and enjoying the show. Praying blessings on you and all you do.
great show in Raceland Jimmy, so touching that you brought the children on stage and recognized them because they are the future, and to end the show with a Prayer for every one’s safe trip home , can’t wait til you come back around the gulf coast, i will be back to see you again, :), stay safe , Russell McAllister
Well Jimmy, its not “Just A Dream” anymore. I finally got to see you face to face. I am totally in awe. You are as fabulous as you were from the beginning. Thank you for a wonderful night. God Bless!
Jimmy, GOD Bless you and the fact that you have been married for so many years. My good friend, Charlie Gracie has also been married to his lovely wife, Joan for over 60 years. My band had the pleasure of working with Charlie’s band at North Wildwood NJ for a few summers. Also drummed for him at two venues in recent years. Keep going Jimmy, My wife and I love your music. We saw you at the American Music Theatre, in Lancaster, Pa. Jimmy and Bunny McNamee (My band was “Jimmy & The Tropics” Delaware County Pa. It lasted for 50 years with all Original members, all deceased now.
I woke up this morning with the song “Just a dream” in my mind.
It was a great song and will always be one of my favorites.
Just ran across this site and wanted to say hello. I went to school with your wife Roxanne in Houston Texas at Spring Branch High. She was a cheerleader. We are very distant distant cousins. All I can remember is her blonde ponytail. So good to see that the two of you are still together and wish you both a happy long life
She passed away last July.
Jimmy,
You are a great signer and person. Love your music.
Kathy Sell
Allentown, PA
Rediscovered many of your vinyl records in my collection and can only say “Wow!”. Your recordings were top notch and timeless.
In1960 I was in a band “Gene Carroll and the Shades”. We did Go Jimmy Go as one of our crowd pleaser songs. Later, Gene Carroll achieved National Fame as Mean Gene Okerlund WWE announcer. Sadly my lifelong buddy is no longrer with us. .But We were living our dream 65 years ago.
In1960 I was in a band “Gene Carroll and the Shades”. We did Go Jimmy Go as one of our crowd pleaser songs. Later, Gene Carroll achieved National Fame as Mean Gene Okerlund WWE announcer. Sadly my lifelong buddy is no longrer with us. .But We were living our dream 65 years ago.
Hello Jimmy. I had such a crush on you when I was 19’ and loved your voice. I am so glad you are still performing and looking good. Long live Rock and Rock! thank you so much for giving us great music. October 20.
Could you be related to the Clantons of Tombstone?
Even though I wasn’t born while you started playing I do enjoy your music I’ve always loved 50s and 60s music yours included and even though I’m a 70s girl I’ll always have you and the 50s and 60s God bless
Even though I wasn’t born while you started playing I do enjoy your music I’ve always loved 50s and 60s music yours included and even though I’m a 70s girl I’ll always have you and the 50s and 60s God bless
JIMMY CLANTON I have your original album Just a Dream I just turned 79yrs old and have been one of your biggest fans since I was a teen.I will always be forever grateful for all these yrs I have enjoyed your music and voice Janet L Hemenway ❤️ 💜 ♥️
Always a fan growing up in Milwaukee as a teen. “Just a Dream ” was my favorite song. My crying song !!! To this day at 80 years old it is still my favorite crying song !!!
Happy to see you are still looking as well and handsome as you did back then. God Bless !
Always a fan growing up in Milwaukee as a teen. “Just a Dream ” was my favorite song. My crying song !!! To this day at 80 years old it is still my favorite crying song !!!
Happy to see you are still looking as handsome as you did back then. God Bless !
Good morning Mr. Clanton, I hope I find you well. Let me introduce myself: my name is Alessandra and I’m a university student from Italy. I’m writing my thesis on musical comedies in Italy in the 1960s. Since Italian films were very inspired by American ones like “Go, Johnny, go”, I’m writing a chapter about this topic. It would be a great honor for me to be able to interview you about your experience on the film “Go, Johnny, go”. If you were available we could organize via zoom, google meet or something like that. Thank you and I wish you all the best!
Please tell Dusty that Frank Corotto says Hi and that he’s glad her dad is still going strong. All the best! Frank
Hey Jimmy…I wrote a line In one of your other ministry sites…It was In 1959, Historic KLO sponcered a RR concert with Frankie Ford and you. It was a HUGE night with two GREAT singers on stage. Even today I still have the 45rpm “Just a Dream”…even today this hit Is still aired on radio here In Northern California. My best to your family. Broadcast Productions 111 Keith B Farr
Venus In Blue Jeans. Love It !!!
Thank You, Jimmy.
Love “Venus in Blue Jeans”. I still imagine my husband singing that to me! Thank you for such great music!
Love listening to all of your music. Hope you’re enjoying retirement. I was hoping you would be doing some of the Oldies Cruises from Florida ports. Take care and stay well. 🥰
Loved that song It’s just a dream just a dream when you first came out with it. You were one of us teen at the time so you were one of outs.
So glad your still around would love to see one of your shows brings back a happy time in my life !
Dear Mr. Brock,
I got your email contact , while searching for the last name (Brock ) because I have an urgent business that will interest and benefit you immensely. Twenty five million US dollars involved in this.
Kindly get back to me for more details.
Regards
Robert Renzland
Thanks for the memories!
Thought about you today because I was asked about one of my favorite songs back in the day..Since I’m 77, that was a few years ago. Well, I thought of Venus in Blue Jeans. I wanted to be that girl. Pray you are doing well and still enjoying life with your Venus.
Hi, Jimmy
Always a favorite of mine. I had all your records , but over the years lost them all. Thanks for the memories Jimmy. Wish you health and happiness.
Just saw Jim Warlow, today June 24, 2024 he told us you will be on the April 12, 2025 Doo Wop cruises, Linda and I are looking forward to seeing you again say hello to Sandy.
Just saw Jim Warlow, he told us you will be on the April 12, 2025 Doo Wop cruises, Linda and I are looking forward to seeing you again say hello to Sandy.
I saw you in Hawaii in the early 1960’s, I forget the exact date. But I wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you sing in person. In fact, as I write this, I have your CD on listening to all the songs that I remembered and loved. Best to you Jimmy Clanton.,
Sixty-two years ago I was listening to you on the AM radio in my Corvair on Saturday night on my way to pick up my date in high school. I just now discovered that you were still performing very well into your eighties. You were a joy then and you are an inspiration for me now. I am sorry I never had the opportunity to see you in person, but just knowing that people like you exist gives me hope as I prepare to enter my eighties.
Enjoyed all your music
, grew up listening
Bobby Clanton
Alabama Boy
This date 6/12/1959.I was with The Nobles, and we opened for you at The Civic Auditorium in Honolulu Hawaii,Show iof Stars..GR8 MEMORY,Fun time!!!ALOHA🤙🏽
Linda and I hope you are well, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with you on last years doo wop cruise.
May god bless you.
Jack Aten and Linda Caldarella
Hi Jimmy! I’ve always enjoyed your music. I still listen to it on SiriusXM radio and on my TV station’s music channel.
Thank you.
Dan Wyman
Oceanside, California
Venus in Bluejeans is THE song that defines being a teenager in America way back when. Every time I hear this song it sounds new to me and creates a golden age of youth and happinesss in my mind. What a marvelous record.
You and Cecil came to visit me at my apartment in about 1965 in Houston. I wasn’t home so you autographed a picture of me that Cecil had. Do you know where Cecil is? I knew him in Beaumont thru a mutual friend. I’d love to contact him. Thank you. Janet
You and Cecil came to visit me at my apartment in about 1965 in Houston. I wasn’t home so you autographed a picture of me that Cecil had. Do you know where Cecil is? I knew him in Beaumont thru a mutual friend. I’d love to contact him. Thank you. Janet
I am one of your greatest listeners.
I am an International Poet, World Historian,
Toastmaster Speaker and Chaplain.
I play your song often. I watch PBS and so happy
you have appeared. I am now writing my memoir,
A Magical Year. At 72 years old, Thank you for your
inspiration! God Bless, Victoria Heim
Hey there, I accidentally spaced my email earlier, but here it is: hipolitofidel@aol.com.
Hi Jimmy,
I trust you’re doing well. I wanted to drop you a line and express how much your music meant to me during my teenage years. Songs like “Just A Dream” were a regular part of my mornings, playing from my parents’ room at 6:45 AM. I deeply miss my late parents, and while being single at 54 brings its challenges, I believe that age shouldn’t hinder one’s pursuit of happiness; all I seek is peace of mind. That said, I’ve resolved to open my heart to love once more.
I’d like to extend an invitation to you for my future wedding, whenever I find the right partner. However, I’m still on the lookout. I currently call Boise, Idaho, home. If there’s anyone out there who’s single and looking to connect, don’t hesitate to drop me a line at hipolitofidel @ aol. com . I’m keen on meeting new people and exploring where things might lead.
I’d also love to hear more about your experiences with love and your aspirations for the future. I admit, I’m a bit reserved, but I’m excited to connect nonetheless.
Best wishes,
Michael
Dear Jimmy,
I hope you are well. My name is Angela Sturman and I have very fond memories of you and your wife Roxanne. We spent many happy times together when my ex-husband, Jeff Sturman played in your band and I accompanied him to your shows and hung out with Roxanne.
I remember that at the time, you and Roxanne were building a house in Pennnsylvania, I think. I wonder if you are still there. I live in the UK now; I retired here in 2019, and came full circle since I was born here but living in the US when Jeff worked with you.
I remember your daughters and hope they are well. My own twin girls were about the same age as yours and our son, Aaron, was an infant at the time.I’m a granparent now as I’m sure you are too.
I well remember one of the last times Jeff worked with you; it was New Year’s Eve at a Holiday Inn somewhere. Jeff and I had booked a room for the night and took the children along. They became overly excited and we barely got a wink of sleep. Fond memories indeed!
Give my regards to Roxanne.
Warm wishes,
Angela Sturman
I enjoyed meeting you, and hearing you sing at the high school reunion, tonight.
Pat Crawford
Great website. Love your music.
Hi Jimmy,
I have been listening to “Another Sleepless Night” constantly ever since I found it on Spotify. I’m a younger fan of your music, just turned 25 last month, but I’ve got an ear for classic singers such as yourself. Thank you for the music. Wish you all the best!
Love Just a Dream
I just heard sleepless nights on the 50 channel on serious radio it was the first time I have of you I am a fan in just 24 hours keep rocking ❤️❤️❤️
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Your music 🎶 will live in my soul forever thank you and God bless you
Hi Jimmy
I had listened to you on Cousin Brucie show and Wabc radio and I want to wish you luck on your retirement. God bless you I have all your songs letter to an angel.
Congratulations on your enormously successful career. “Venue In Blue Jeans” is one of my all-time favorites.
I visited some family in Baton Rouge in the early 50s when I was about 7 or 8 years old. It was my very first trip away from my home in St. Louis. We stayed with my Uncle Lee Pollack, his wife Lucille and my cousin Lois.
Best wishes and God bless you, Jimmy!
Hi Jimmy 73 years young listening to you since back in the 50’s God Bless you will always be in my top 3 with elvis and dino ,,wish we could meet maybe at count vasey in april ,,,,
Brings me back to my very young years. I watched Band stand always and also had the opportunity to go in 1959. Love your music. At that time I was only 15 yrs old. I listen to the oldies all the time.
Thank you for such great music
Saw Jimmy Clanton in Grand Rapids, Mi…..Still remember the performance. Took a a date who I still see today…i’m 86,,. Great performance and I still remember it. Civic Auditorium……
At 75 years old, I have forever been hooked on the 50s and 60s oldies. Listen on my radio and love all the TJ Lubinsky shows. Just saw for the first time you singing Venus in Blue Jeans (I had the 45), and the tribute to your wife was very touching. Thank you for a wonderful voice and wonderful performances!
Listening to Venus in Blue Jeans now.
Beautiful!!!
Hi mister clanton i remember when you were on the radio here in Lancaster a fan watching a movie you were in
Apparently in about 1960 or so, you had dinner at my house. I would have been 3. You were a guest of my brother, Ted Bonfiglio. Its a story I was told, but wondered if it were true. Would have been in Akron, Ohio
Hi jimmy ,
Gary from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Hi jimmy ,
Gary nelson sr , from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Hi jimmy ,
Gary Nelson from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Hi jimmy ,
Gary Nelson from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Dear Jimmy , You bring back so many of my teen memories. I am 78 years old now and still adore you. Thank you for these memories and your music. God Bless you Jimmy. Love Annette DeMarco (Corte)
I loved your music and you. Glad to see you are touring and doing well.
December 30,2023. Hi Jimmy, have loved your music for many many years. Do you ever perform anymore snd if so where? Would love to see and hear you . Buying you book, any chance i can send to you and get it autographed?
Hi jimmy ,
Gary from Long Island , ny
I am 72 and when I lived in Brooklyn ny
I remember dancing around the house ,
( apartment) to your song Go jimmy Go ,
If it possible could you send me a autograph
Picture of you signed, to Gary Nelson
Go Gary go , would be a great if possible,
Wishing you the best ,
Gary Nelson
Love your music, especially Venus in Blue Jeans.
I am wanting to let Jimmy know that I have a scrapbook of memorabilia about him. My mom was clearly a fan. If he is interested, we would love for him, or his children, to have it. My mom passed in 2019 from Alzheimer’s but remained a fan until her passing. She was born, 1945, and raised in Great Bend Kansas
Hello Jimmy will you ever tour again to southern California, maybe one of the Indian casinos, like agua Caliente, morongo, or fantasy springs, pala?just wondering and hoping. Love your music
Venus in Blue Jeans came out when I was a young teenager. It reminds me of my first “puppy love” in junior high school and blue jeans were very popular! Many years have passed and now I’m listening to Venus in Blue Jeans almost daily. Just a Dream is a favorite as well. Thank you for ALL the memories.
I was so happy as a teenager to have my
Jimmy’s Happy and Jimmy’s Blue albums.
You were my teen crush.
Thank you for the music I enjoyed.
Thank you for signing your book. I just finished reading. I just received the two photos back, thank you for signing them also. Love your music and movies, a Big Fan
Best of luck health and happiness aleays to great singer GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER FROM YOUR FAN FOR EVER FROM ANTONIO CANIANO AS OF TODAY I STILL HAVE ALL YOUR MUSIC
absolutely loved your music for years, thank you for all your hard work
Hi Jimmy! Greetings from Florida. My growing up years were the 50’s and your music. Your singing voice was unique and anyone who heard you sing, knew it belonged to Jimmy Clinton! Glad you are still enjoying life and nice hair for 85!!!
Hope this finds you well.
The 45 record of Just A Dream was my very first record and remains one of my favorite songs to this day. Thank you for taking the time to record this song and for sharing your talent. It has meant so much to me.
Hello Jimmy: I have loved your music for at least 50 years! Our fathers used to work together at Kaiser Aluminum in Baton Rouge. My Dad work in the maintenance shop, his name was Alex Dyer. Keep up the great work!
Still have a great voice.
Good morning. This is Teny Collins in Houma Louisiana. I hope you , Jimmy and Sandy,
are doing great. It’s been a while since the show
Down here in Louisiana, Houma and Raceland
last show. It was a honor and a wish come to meet
you both. I listened to your music since I was a teenager dreaming about meeting you. But to get invited to the get together was something I will never forget. Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts 🙏 ❤️ thank you both. 😊
Greeting from Australia I have been getting some of your cds since I purchased your happy and blue cd –
Hey Jimmy, I enjoy listening to your songs, one in particular, Venus In Blue Jeans from Oct 1962 on the Ace label. I am 64 years old, will be 65 on Feb 4 2024. I love all the oldies music. I also liked your movie Go Johnny Go. I hope that you are in good health, I think that you are fantastic. Take Care, Richard M. Murrieta and Family.
Hello Mr. Clanton. I recently viewed your movie from 1959, ” Johnny B. Goode”. I thought it was awesome. After doing some research I was saddened to learn of Alan Freed’s premature passing.
Good flick, will always be a classic!
You are one of a kind…..Put a huge smile on this 77 yr old face. I said your name about 2 time,then sand “ Just. A Dream “ & continued reading and pop there was the song I had just said.Happy Birthday hope you have many many more.Vicki Lakewood .Colorado
I love him! Venus in Blue Jeans is and always has been one of my favorite songs
Jimmy thank you for your singing and sharing !!!
I just took a walk down memory lane thanks to you and my local PBS television station. I grew up on your music. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you for your music and devotion to your fans…Please know that your music has given me much joy throughout my life and I wish you great happiness always.
Wow! You singing Venus in Blue Jeans just showed up on my Facebook page! I’m 73 years old and remember all your music. It was my kind of style! Your music touched me so very much. I just read a little about your life and I so enjoyed learning about you. My significant other and I love to go to all the concerts of this time period. Due to Covid we had to stop but are once again going to try and step out (with masks on) to group concerts again. We both have health issues so have to be careful. We so wish you were still doing shows and we could see you. The would be wonderful. We live in San Jose, California. We travel to Modesto (Gallo), Livermore (Bankhead), and even to Reno Nevada to see our shows. I don’t know if you still do shows but would sure love to see one if you do!!! I thank Facebook for posting this so it reopened some wonderful memories for me with your music. Thank you for the beautiful feelings your music left me with. Best of health to you. Gonna look into buying some of your CD’s. Jeanette
Gwen Bergeron McMillin. Born Eunice, LA. 1939. Still have some of your long playing albums in mint condition. Loved your music. Living in Welsh, LA now. God bless you and your family.
Thank you all for all the beautiful songs you gave to the world! My Mom really loved “Venus in Blue Jeans” in particular. Thanks Jimmy
You are truly a STAR!
Capo at 5th fret
C I hope your F new love after G me is all those C things I couldn’t F be. I’m gonna miss you Curly G more than I can C say.
I’ll miss the F way makes your golden hair all C curly. I’ll miss so F many little things you say and C do that make you, you.
Like how you’re F grumpy when I wake you up too C early. I’m gonna miss you Curly when you go a G way. I’m just a simple guy who couldn’t make you C stay. I hope F new love after G me is all those C things I couldn’t F be. I’m gonna G miss you Curly more than I can C say. I never F have been independent as you C know girl. And it’s been F good to have your love to lean C upon when things went wrong. But all F that’s over now I know you’re gonna C go love.
Who will I F have to lean on G Curly when you’re C gone.
Jimmy Clanton. I am 80 years old and was around in the 50s and loved your Ace recordings. Loved A part of me, a ship on a Stormy sea, letter to an angel.
But most of all the classic Just a Dream
Amazing record. Still love it today.
The way it starts out with no intro just grabs me emotionally . And you voice is so unique. A little bit nasal but so great.
I saw you at an oldies show a few years ago in San Bernardino. You sang all your hits. Loved it.
Hope to see you again.
Al Galek
algalek@hotmail.com
Recently met Jimmy and his wife. Both are so down to earth and a lovely couple. He sang a bit of Venus in Blue Jeans for me and the tears started to flow. Thank you for giving me that beautiful moment!
I listen to Venus in Blue Jeans almost every day. Great song.
God Bless,
Frank Fraticelli
Listening to your music today brings back happy memories of happy times! I was a young teenager living in Tennesse, with my Mother and Brother…Jimmy Clanton! I sent a letter and you sent me information about your Fan Club and a membership pin with your picture..I still have the pin! So happy that you have a great career and your songs are still fresh today!
Ann Latiolais (“Latch”), Lafayette, LA 1958-1962.
Hi Jimmy! Still enjoying your music! Remember me? Your friend, Ann Latiolais (“Latch”) Leger 1958-1962.
I love your music. I told my late husband, who grew up in the 50’s, (I was born in the 50’s), that if I ever left him it would be for you.
I listen to your songs all the time.
God bless.
Heidi Curtis
I was friends with Jimmy Clanton from 1958-1962. He was such a nice person, and I’m sure still is and so talented. Ann Leger (“Latch”) Lafayette, LA
Just caught your video tribute to your lovely wife by singing “Venus in Bluejeans”….more men should learn from this..Great to see you looking so well…may you both have many wonderful years to come…
Just enjoy your music so much. Thank you…I go to old Doo Wop shows here in Detroit area and hope one day to see you. God Bless You.
A fan since just a dream. 75 years old and still love to listen to the oldies. Really enjoyed seeing you.on the country family reunion show a few years back, along with so many of our favorite legends of rock.
Hello Jimmy. Hope you are fine. I was born in south Arkansas, not far from Shreveport. I always enjoyed listening to you sing. I was born in 1940, so we are close to the same age. I live in Bossier City, LA now. I was a golf pro for 50 years, and retired from that. I played a lot of tournament golf in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Take care.
Remember Mickey from the Whisky Go Go in St. Paul, MN? It was a long time ago but I will always remember what a nice guy you were and certainly are.
I never had the pleasure of meeting you but Roxanne was my sister’s and my babysitter in Houston for a time and you were all she could talk about. Glad to hear that you two were married. I think at the time I was hoping to steal her from you but I was only 12 and not a rock and roll star so I didn’t stand much of a chance. While I was too young to be a fan of yours, I sure was a fan of her’s.
Hi Jimmy and Sandy,
Bob Austin from the Cruise
I just watched your Sermon this morning.
You Both Prayed over Me on 32223 The Day I Got Saved.
My life is changing. This is my personal email.
God Bless You Both.
Bob Austin
818-571-1305
I Have a new outlook on my relationship with “MY LORD”
I will call you on TUESDAY
jimmy i loved you for years i have some of your old 45s and i still play them. venus in blue jeans just a dream a million to one you have to come to the buddy holly winter dance party at the surf ballroom in clear lake iowa you were one of the better onesw aqnd you still are thanks alot jimmy and please come
Linda and I thoroughly enjoyed your performance on the doo woop cruise. Thank you for dedicating a song to her in the show . Hope to visit you on my next trip to Millersville, Pa
Jack Aten and Linda Caldarella
Good afternoon Mr. Clanton. I would like to know if you remember playing in Canton Ohio back in 1959 with the Caravan of stars. My brother Ted Bonfiglio was with a band call the Renaults the was a minor band with the Caravan of Stars. He was the singer. Our mother told me that you had dinner with us while you were in town (I was 2 at the time, so I obviously do not remember). Wondering if you remember?
Hope you are well and still singing the great tunes!
Jimmy I have always loved your music! My cousin and I saw “Go Johnny Go ” so many times I lost count. I will always remember those good days and your beautiful music. Keep on singing😊
Hello,
I was named Venus in Jan/63. Growing up, I was not too fond of my name, but after having children, I realized how unique my name is. At 60 yr old. I LOVE my name!! I also defend those who give their children unique names. At the same time, I urge them to teach their children and to support their children regarding their unusual name. I tell them my story on how having a unique/unusual name during a time when it was not so common, like today’s generation.
Venus and PROUD of it! And yes, I well blue jeans, mostly bell bottoms.
I do hope to see you in concert one day. Please contact The King Center in Melbourne, Florida to put on a show.
Enjoyed your appearance on Larry Black’s Rock and Roll Graffiti with your wife. So many have passed since that session. Love you guys!!!
I fell in love with you in 1962 when I saw you on “American Bandstand” singing ‘Venus in Blue Jeans’. Even though I had self-esteem problems I fantasized you singing that to me. Sixty-one years later I still love watching the 2020 video with you singing that song. And realizing it’s too late for my fantasy to come true I use it to describe my granddaughter Evangelina. She’s fifteen and in the fashion sense, a typical teenager. Of 2023! But she loves my oldies. I showed her a video from, I think it’s American Bandstand, and she said you look like “Mandalorean”??? That means your gorgeous. I’ve known that for sixty-one years. And age has only made you better looking. I do hope that someday soon I can see you in person, God willing and God bless you.
I still have the 45 we played that day!!! Forgot to put that on my sign in on the guest book.
My first love and dance was listening to your Just a Dream and Dreamy Eyes in 1960❤️great memories 🥰
I just love your videos on YouTube. Brings back good memories. Blessings to you and your family.
Been a fan since day one. Followed your career up to now
Been a fan since day one.
I’ve liked your music since I was a teen to now and I finally got to meet you a few years back in Salina Kansas at a show you and others were on . I asked if you would take a picture with me and you put your arm around me and my wife took the picture. I wish I could get you to sign it for me. Thank you for your time and God bless.
Enjoyed your music as a teen and still do enjoy
listening to your songs…
Take care and thanks for sharing your talent🎼🎼
Thank you Jimmy for singing “Just A Dream” to us today at Mary Perez’s Valentine luncheon. What a special treat!
Love from a California Girl❤️
Hi, again, Jimmy. Is there any chance that a show might come out west? As I mentioned, we’re now in St George, Utah, but we be glad to travel somewhere to see one a show. We’re going to try to contact Affordable Music Producuions. We enjoyed the several shows that we were able to go to.
Your amazing smile and your amazing sweet voice ! Best times of my life was in the 50’s with music that was clean and fun. I lived next door to a Souther n Baptist church in So . California and attended there every Sunday.God Bless you for your work. Parker Colorado
I sure wish there were more things to buy in the store; I have everything. I sure wish you would have recorded a Christmas CD. It would have been awesome. Love every song you wrote and sang.
Dear Sir, The Honorable Jimmy Clanton,
You sir were my very first Rock Star and after you appeared on American Bandstand, my parents did one of the kindness things in my life. We drove to Atlantic City to see you in person, I was maybe 12 at the time but OH What a Joy it was to see MY Rock Star in person. Then we went to see the diving horses where I immediately fainted. Told them I was afraid of heights. If I misbehaved, I got sent to my room, but my local radio station WIBG loved you too. I had some of your 45’s and just got joy out of listening to you sing. I spent most of yesterday trying to figure out YouTube, but at 76 it gets harder. But, Jimmy I did get to listen to you all day yesterday and I am back with wonderful memories and smiles once again. God Bless You Mr. Jimmy Clanton, from one of your oldest fans. You Rock!
“MERRY CHRISTMAS” 🎅 🎄 ❤️
Jimmy: Had the great pleasure of appearing with you in Fla Rock n’ Roll show circa 60’s; saw you originally on Bandstand in Philly, Pa in 1958 singing your 1st hit “Just a Dream.” Continued watching you on PBS Doo Wop over the years. You’ve always been a gentleman & you will be forever in my memories. SAD TO HEAR OF YOR PASSING JIMMY! Trust you’ll be with your brother Ike. May you forever RIP & in God’s grace;
hopefully, someday we will meet again! Recently saw you on PBS singing “A Million to One.”
Glad to be called a friend,
Vic Gray & the ARDELLS
Dec.15, 2022
Jimmy Clanton is ALIVE and WELL. He lives in Lancaster, PA and is still performing at select venues all over the US. Jimmy has a weekly ministry program airing 4 times each Sunday on http://www.surfcityradio.net He recently published his autobiography entitled. “Just A Dream, From Singer to Servant of God!” available in the bookstore on this website. Sandy Weeks, Executive Associate for Jimmy Clanton Enterprises
I fell in love with you the first time I heard you. Even more when I saw your handsome face. My favorite song is “Venus In Blue Jeans”. Oh how wonderful that would be to have someone dedicate that to me. Nope. That would not describe me now as if it ever did. But it describes perfectly my beautiful granddaughter, Evangelina. I would love for her to see you in concert, and also for me to see you in concert. I do hope you’re still performing. Or even just visiting my church would be wonderful. I don’t know if you do that anymore but I’m hoping and praying. I love you Jimmy. God bless
Jimmy preaches and sings at church services. Contact us at jimmyclantonenterprises.com or call 717-284-2724
I recently came across Just a Dream in a playlist and have been loving it! Wanted to say thank you for your music and new generations are still listening! 💕🖤
Jimmy, I still remember the night that my husband and I (now deceased since 2012) met you and Roxanne at Fontenot’s on Clay Road in Houston, TX….eating crawfish…..glad you are doing well and sharing the “Good News” of our Lord and Savior!!!
Think of you every time I drive down Clay!!!
It was a wonderful surprise to meet you at
Epworth Methodist Church last Sunday. May you continue to be blessed in the Lord in all your activities.
I would like to know about any of your studies online.
Jimmy has a ministry page on Facebook called Jimmy Clanton Ministry
I was always a fan of you way back in the day. I loved just a dream. I am so glad I found you on Facebook and see that you are doing well. I am now 78 years old married to the same man for 59 years and a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. May you and your family continue to be blessed by our Lord.
Judy Reed McAnarney
November 2022
Hello. I have been a fan for so many years. I saw you at concert in New Iberia, Louisiana in 1962. I was a teenager. Loved your music. Purchased your music. I watched you on You Tube tonight. Such fun! Thank you for being a gentleman and so much talent. I live in Orlando now. Just miss my cajun food.
just a dream was by far the best song ever made. saw you in new orleans for go johnney go where is your church located. if i had the chance to attend i think i would love it i am 77 years old still feel swamp pop is the best all i listen to. from new orleans but live in west monroe now.
Did you have a younger brother named Tommy? I went to school with a Tommy at Westdale Junior High in Baton Rouge.
Jimmy did have a younger brother Tommy. Unfortunately, Tommy died on June 13, 1970 at age 25.
Jimmy, you were one of the greatest rock n roll singers as I was growing up in Louisiana in the 60s. Your sound is unique and special, no one else sounded so good. You and the other legends of the 60s made my life happy. I’m thank you for being you.
Hi, I just wanted you to know, that I was born in 1963 and was named Venus. When people hear my name, they ask again, thinking they heard wrong. Then they ask if it truly is my name. I then tell them that it is on my driver’s license.
Thank you for a beautiful song….Venus in Blue Jeans. I would love to hear you sing it in person and not the dubbed recordings on youtube.
There are plenty recordings of “Live” performances of Jimmy singing, “Venus In Blue Jeans” on YouTube.
I met Jimmy when I was a Go Go dancer at the Whisky Go Go in St. Paul, MN, way back in the 60s when he appeared there. Such a nice, sweet guy. I’ve not forgot how much I enjoyed meeting him. I doubt he remembers me, Mickey, but I remember him. Great voice, too.
Jimmy .. loved your interview with Cousin Brucie on WABC 770 am radio. cannot attend your show in New Jersey due to a family conflict. You sing the music I love and I love your stories. Cannot afford to buy your book though.
Dear Jimmy Clanton, You sir where one of my favorite singers when I was a teenager. I’m sure all the ( senior teenagers ) that write to you now, mention watching you on American Bandstand, running into the house to watch ( what singer will be on today ). I was just listening to 50’s music on the tv, your music came on, “ Just A Dream “. I looked you up on line & noticed that you where a Christian, it’s always a joy to know some famous people are Christians. I became a Christian when I was 37, I’m now 79, Oh my, what a difference lives can be when we let Jesus take over our life. Of course being a Christian isn’t easy but when choices & troubles come to visit, I know I can reach out to God, follow the help from the Holy Spirit inside of my heart, we can defeat the evil one for that time. Thank you for your contribution bringing good clean music for teenagers to enjoy in our days. My heart hurts for the young people of today. Jesus come quickly. God’s blessings to you, Thresa Beasley
Applause, Admiration, and Cheers Jimmy.
Congratulations on a beautiful career, life, and person. Keep doing so well what you love and we will keep loving what you do so well.
Much continuous success, joy, and fulfillment, BigBob
Jimmy – Always loved your music and know I will also love the book. Best wishes for good health and continued happiness.
I would love to see you in concert again! My Red Hat group have gone to see you several times in Louisiana. I am Jeanette Guidry Brunet
and we live right across the bayou from the old Eymard’s Clothing Store in Galliano. You are still amazing! I love you Jimmy and will always be a fan!
Hi Jimmy!
Not sure if you remember me/us
Rick and Julie Carter. From 1987-88 in Lancaster.
We were with you when we held some Gospel meetings as newlyweds.
Married now 35 years. 4 grown children.
The thought of you came to me tonight., you were an amazing friend at that season of our lives providing so much faith, courage and belief!
Would love to hear from you.!
Jimmy lives in southern Lancaster Co. Give him a call at 717-284-2724
Thank You veryyyyyyy much for adding me to your Facebook ,,,,I so enjoyed getting to talk to you !!! It made me very happy to get to hear from you ,and know u are alive and well 🙂 🙂 you WERE my teen idol for a longgg timeee ,,,,right now i feel like a teeny bopper again and all excited about getting to talked to you. be still my racing heart lol ,, i feel 15–16 again ,,,i need go now ,,, but i shall return untill u run me off lol ,,,, Bye now 🙂 <3
Just listening to Venus In Blue Jeans and Just A Dream-what precious memories these songs bring. So happy to see you’re still going strong and Can’t wait to read your book. God Bless you Jimmy Clanton!💕
On August 30, 1959, Jimmy Clanton headlined the Record Stars Dance Party, at the Kato Ballroom in Mankato, Minnesota. In January of the same year, Buddy Holly and others played performed at the Kato Ballroom as part of the Winter Dance Party, one of nine venues before the plane crash in Iowa. I read that Jimmy Clanton and Frankie Avalon joined the Winter Dance party. (I think this info is accurate based on my research.)
Jimmy and Frankie Avalon were asked to finish out the tour. You can read about it in Jimmy’s new autobiography, “Just A Dream, From Singer to Servant of God” available in the bookstore here at JimmyClanton.com
I met Jimmy back in the 60s when he appeared at a club called the Whiskey go go in St. Paul, MN. I was a go go dancer there. He was a very nice guy, polite and fun. We pretended that he and I were together because there was a woman who wanted to take him home with her, him being married was not about to. Talk about a handsome guy, OMG! I will never forget how sweet and adorable he was.
I am enjoying reading your book. Thank you for autographing it for me. I have been a fan since I first saw you at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City in 1958. I am so happy you are still sharing your talents and your love of God. Bless You.
Have read all of your comments…I am very touched by the kind comments you all have made, regarding my music and career…Thank you so much!!! Love Jimmy!
Hi Jimmy; I saw a photo of you just three days ago in one of our local antique stores. Looked you up on line. How nice to hear your voice on your website. I still have all my 45’s and albums from the 50’s and 60’s. God bless and know you have another fan.
Thank you Jimmy for the great sounds. Looking back I have to say the 50’s were the best time in our history. I’m glad you were a part of that.
Just watched “Go, Johnny, Go” and relived some great memories through the music. It was so great to see you perform as I remembered you from my teen years. I even remember seeing you on American Bandstand! Thanks for all the beautiful and fun music. It was the soundtrack to my younger days. At 75, it’s wonderful to remember.
Hi Jimmy, I just finished watching you in a movie with a lot of rock and roll singers of the day in the 50’s. You always stand out with that beautiful smile and your talent. I am 80 now but still remember the great times with my girlfriends listening to your records. Your voice is unbelievably beautiful and will always love “Just a Dream.” I used to call my granddaughter my 50″s connection because she loves all the rock and roll songs of that time. My husband, a bit younger, being only 66, go to concerts with entertainers of the 50’s and 60’s. We live in California and enjoy going to the Saban in Hollywood. I wish you would be among the stars to perform there. Thanks for all the great memories!
Your song Just A Dream was my favorite in the 50’s I’m watching your movie Go Johnny Go on TCM
Enjoying your music. I am watching your movie “ Go, Johnny, Go” it’s playing on TCM right now. Keep rocking and rolling!
Dear Jimmy,
Always loved your voice and your music. Keep singing!
Best Regards,
Linda
Venus in Blue Jeans, one of my all time favorites.
You were one of my favorite singers in my teen years ! I always thought you were so cute !!! Just a Dream ! Great song ! Sue Peterson, Florida
Hey Jimmy,
Clicked onto your website and it brought back memories.
I play your music on my Alexa often, remembering the days long ago when Cyn and I met both you and your wife Roxanne and subsequently designed your Lititz home that was built on that fairytale lot.
Often we talk of that day we had burgers at our home and shared a casual afternoon. Let’s do it again! Good times.
Hope you and Roxanne are well and happy.
Give us a call: 814 658 3190. JB Garrett
Hey Jimmy,
Clicked onto your website and it brought back memories.
I play your music on my Alexa often, remembering the days long ago when Cyn and I met both you and your wife Roxanne and subsequently designed your Lititz home that was built on that fairytale lot.
Often we talk of that day we had burgers at our home and shared a casual afternoon. Let’s do it again! Good times.
Hope you and Roxanne are well and happy.
Give us a call: 814 658 3190. JB Garrett
Hi Jimmy, We did an interview with you 6-23-75 when you were a DJ at WHEX. I just found the tape and am re-editing it to air in September on my radio show. When we did the interview back in 75, I was working at WJIM in Lansing, MI, Now we’re on two internet stations, one FM and SoundCloud. I would be interested in doing an update with you for the upcoming show. Thanks.
Jim, my phone number is 717-284-2724. Be glad to do another interview. Jimmy
I would like you to pray for me because I’m in a very bad situation right now where I live.There’s a lot going on and I don’t know what to do.l believe that god has a place for me l just don’t know where I’m supposed to be but I’m leaving it in his hands. Yours sincerely Susan Allen
Jimmy , thanks for the autographed photo . I’m hoping that more Doo Wop shows start to come back after all the shut downs due to Covid . Love your sings and voice. Thanks again
Jimmy , thanks for the autographed photo . I’m hoping that more Doo Wop shows start to come back after all the shut downs due to Covid . Love your sings and voice. Thanks again
Loving the new book. So many memories and places that are so familiar. Keep pressing on toward the mark.💚💚💚
Glad you are enjoying my autobiography, Glynn!
Just bought a photo can you autographed it ? Thanks
I was at the many dances you played at Baton Rouge High School back when. We knew you were great. Am I correct in remembering that Jimmy Keller and Carl Steffek were in your band? It is a shame that the Beatles, etc. somewhat ruined the careers of you and so many other great singers. I never really cared for them. Hope you are well and continue to sing.
Irene Jones (BRHS Class of 1959)
Hello Mr. Clanton, Just thought that I would let you know, you were an inspiration, even at 9 years old I enjoyed your music, bought a copy of “Go Jimmy Go.” I went on to be a studio musician, played on several platinum albums, etc.
Cordially,
Lou
Hi Jimmy! You were one of my favorites! I still have some of your records in their original jackets! It’s good to see you are still going strong.
Hi Jimmy! I still have your record Just A Dream in its original jacket! I loved your music.
I’m hoping to buy your book. My Mom would pick Dick Clark up from the Philadelphia Airport and take him home after he flew in from out of town. We lived in Sharon Hill PA at the time, our neighbor worked for WPVI , around 1963, he would have my Mom do errands for Dick Clark.
My autobiography is available here in the store on my website. I will personally autography it.
Good morning, Jimmy. Missed your message Sunday. Always enjoy your Bible lessons. I want one of your books. How do I get one?
You are amazing! Thank you for bringing such good music to our ears!
I couldn’t wait to get home from college to put the radio on to listen to you singing Just a Dream I would change the station to see if it was on another station I was so alone then ,living with my father who agreed to send me to college but I knew no one there Now many years later you have become my friend my online minister my teacher who taught me to read the Bible and you and Sandy along with your prayer chain saved my life For this I am eternally grateful Thank you and Bless You
I remember when I first heard “Just A Dream.” It was a favorite with me then and also now. I was the proud owner of a 45rpm. Wish I still owned it!
I Ran into Jimmy today at Park city. When he told me who he was, I wasn’t sure if he was kidding until he sang a few words from several of his songs. It was definitely Jimmy Clanton. I’m so excited to have met him and even got a hug. I feel like a teenager again. I love you Jimmy, Thank you for Talking to me and thank you for the Hug! ❤
Enjoyed having such with you the other day with the Red Hatters! Love, Jimmy
Hi
Fan of Jimmy for long time have all records
Wondering if he has songbook with guitar chords to buy
I was looking for chords for his song IF , appreciate very much if he can send me
Truly
Terrence
Anyway I could get the guitar cords for “IF) cannot find it anywhere
ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR MUSIC VERY SAD TO HEAR THE PASSING OF BOBBY RYDELL MAY HE RIP
GO JIMMY GO”
HANGING IN THERE WITH YOU AND ALL OF US
DIE HEART FANS. HOPE TO SEE YOU IN A SPECIAL OLDIES BUT GOODIES CONCERT..
LOVE YOU AND MILLIONS OF FANS THAT STILL REMEMBER YOU.
BB OF TEXAS,💞❤️♥️💓
Hi Jimmy, so glad you are still singing, I always thought you were so handsome. Enjoy all your music.
I’ve been a fan since the days of the Alan Freed rock’n’roll shows. My cousin and I attended seven. Your smooth voice, cheerful personality and unique sound. Whenever I think back to the love of my life when I was 18, I start singing “Just A Dream”. And your version of one of the best melodies ever written, “My Own True Love” (“Tara’s Theme”). Thanks for the memories!
I am an 81 year old big fan, Jimmy. ‘Saw you at the Alan Freed shows (my cousin and I attended seven.) Your voice has not only been smooth, but so distinctive.
Whenever I think back to the love of my life when I was 18 (it didn’t last), I break into “Just A Dream”. And your version of one of the most beautiful melodies ever written, My Own True Love (Tara’s Theme), is the best!
I am so glad you’ve been performing all these years. Thanks for the memories.
It’s been a while since I’ve been here, figured I’d give you a break from hearing how much I adore you…Nah, that’s ain’t happening, I’ll NEVER give you a break from that, you’re just going to have to deal with it!! I hope you and Sandy are doing well since Covid hit, I miss seeing you in concert, talking to you guys, as YOU well know, I am your biggest fan, oh, the Misery! You guys are always in my thoughts and prayers, YOU ARE AMAZING!! Keep on keeping on as only YOU can do!! I love you!!
Thank you Judy!
You’re amazing voice still lives with me
Great music from a great artist
Where could I listen to a copy of ” only you can change a heart ” ?
Dear Mr. Clanton,
As I was driving around today I heard one of your songs on Sirius Radio. Realizing I knew little of your background and musical ouevre, I Googled you and was stunned. Sir, your waterfall do of the late 50’s was a thing of architectural majesty. Lesser teen idols of the era (I’m looking at you Fabian and your pitiful imitation of the Master of the Waterfall) may as well have had buzz cuts.
Jimmy. I seen you on a oldies show and I was thrilled to hear you sing some of my favorite songs that you recorded.
Emotionally those songs brought a tear to my eyes.
I am pushing eighty this year and l wish that I was was young again.
I keep my bygone youthful memories close to my heart cuz it seems that is all I have left.
Thank you for taking me back in time. Long live Rock & Roll.
Give them H… Jimmy!!!
Love
..YOU
JIMMY CLANTON
……. ……..BB
FROM EL PASO TEXAS
1/26/22
Love his singing
75 and still a fan. Loved seeing you in Doo Wop Generations.
Happy New Year Jimmy. You’re a living legend. Chuck Berry sang about you and your music. Just remember your name given to you in the song Johnny B Good is the only artist sang in the song (Johnny B Good) is the only person ,singer artist broadcaster in outer space and New Orleans, La. is the only place mentioned in the whole universe. The Earth couldn’t be represented by a better person or place at any time in history. Happy New Year again and thanks for the tradition and your music.
I was a great fan of Jimmy’s back in the 50’s with Just a Dream and A Letter to an Angel. I was born in Lancaster, Pa. but moved before he became a DJ in Columbia. I have numerous songs of his and they are great! Hope he is around for many more years.
Hi Jimmy,this is Jim Kirby. We met several times at various concerts and shows. I live in Everett Mass. I’m a singer also. I have been posting Videos on various sites on the internet. I hope to see you again soon singing.
Love your records, especially Venus in Blue Jeans. I am also glad to hear that you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. (as am I)
1962 my Venus in blue jeans, miami st. High. ,First kiss., Arminda .Jimmy, thank you for the memories. There has been nothing like it and 60 years have passed since then. Wish you health and happiness.
Jimmy, it was wonderful seeing you on Red, White, and Blue on public television tonight!! I was a fan of yours back in the day and still am!!!! I love your music!!
Had the pleasure of hanging out with
Jimmy Clanton, the summer of ’58, in Broad Ripple, IN. for 2 or 3 weeks.
Hi Mr. Clanton,
I just want to say I’ve been a fan since I was about 3 years old and heard ‘Venus In Blue Jeans’ on my parents little Westinghouse record player. Still one of my all-time favorites, it brings back great childhood memories. Thank you for being a part of those memories, and all the great music you have recorded.
Sincerely,
Gary Spinelli
Akron, Ohio
Stay safe you and family.
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Jimmy does not partner with anyone.
I have enjoyed your music since I was a teenager back in the 50s. And still enjoy it now that I am 80.Your religious experience was amazing and the fact that you were not only a R/R singer but also a minister preaching the gospel is something that I believe your the only person in the music scene that has also preach the word of God. Congratulations on your long marriage.
Hi, when I was a child I lived in Oakville, Ontario, Jimmy Clanton came there for a visit to the Queen Elizabeth Motel. He came on a bus with other famous singer, but I only remember him…swoon…lol. Could you tell me who the other singers where and what year it was…I think it was around 1957???
Thank for any information you can provide…appreciate it.
Linda
I’ve been listening to your music since I was a teenager. Loved all of your music. Those songs bring back many memories of happier times in my life (I’m 75 now, and have been a widow for several years. Never remarried, one to a customer) On the bright side, I have 5 children and several beautiful grandchildren. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Hi Jimmy! I am a life long fan of yours. I went to see all of your movies and bought all of your records. I was just a preteen then. I am 74 years old now And I still keep up with you and your beautiful and sweet wife Roxanne! Your life is an inspiration to me and so many others. I like to watch your performances on utube. It sends me back to such a better time. I’m a Christian too. We have been born for such a time as this! I believe Jesus our Savior is returning soon !! I was raised in the Heights in Houston, Texas. I live in Tomball Tx now. Your beautiful voice, your smile and your faith in Jesus makes me remember there is still wonderful things in this life on earth.
I heard Jimmy sing this song live I Louisiana. Think it was about 1957. I live in Newport Beach California.
thank you !!!!
Grew up with this music love It
I just saw you on the PBS special last night and was thrilled to see you and our gorgeous white hair! And when you introduced your own Venus, your lovely wife of 39 years (at that time) I had tears of joy in my eyes over your loving sweetness! Congrats on a wonderful life is more ways than one.
Sincerely, Janine Johnson, Casselberry, FL
I think you are very handsome. I love your music. Will you please send me an autographed photo? My address is 3710 Agape Villagew
rd Macon ga 31210
I was listening to a music channel on my cable TV, and Venus in Blue Jeans was playing. If I hear that song a million times, I will never get tired of it. Bless you. Hope you’re well.
appreciate it !!!
Hi, Gonzales Louisiana girl in love with Jesus and grew up listening to your music. I am enjoying your love for Jesus and follow you. You are an inspiration to my classmates who don’t know Jesus the way we do. I am 74 and grew up in the sixties. Thank you for your boldness.
AMEN , AMEN, AMEN !!!
Love hearing “Venus” and Go Jimmy Go and cherish their freshness and vibrance as much as when I first heard them. Many thanks for the gifted entertainment you have given your devoted fans and for making so many lives happier through your songs. I know they have made a difference in mine. My wishes for your continued blessings.///…KC , N.Carolina
Dear Jimmy,
What a joy to find your website! As a teenager, your songs meant a lot to me and to many others. Congratulations and thank you for all your accomplishments and for bringing wonderful entertainment and happiness to others. You are not forgotten. God bless you always.
Ron Reynolds
So KIND, My friend !!!
Hi Jimmy. Eddie Keesee here in Nashville area. I was aware over 20 yrs ago when we lived in Lancaster Pa , that you lived in that area. I was in a rock and roll band in Bristol Tn , and because of my older sisters I was aware of your music. One song I really loved, and sang , in our band was little boy in love. In the late sixties we had a lot of requests to do that song. Well just wanted to say hello and tell you my little story. Thanks for your music and praise the Lord
one of my own favorites.!!!
Still enjoy listening to your songs. You were my first concert. It was a memorable night!!
that makes me happy, Gloria ….
Love your music, brings back many good memories and feelings. Just want to thank you for being YOU.
you are so kind, Collete…
much appreciated, Collete…
All the best. Hope you are doing well. A fan from the earliest days in Houston TX.
Jimmy was my favorite singer.
When I was around 17 yrs. old, A lot of girls thought I was Jimmy, We would go to Wash. DC.
Girls would want My autograph.
Would it be possible to get a picture of Jimmy.
101 Deer Hill Ct. Stephens City, Va.22655
Thank you
Hi Jimmy! Hope you and family are doing great! Really cool to read how much you’ve touched so many over the years. — and that’s fantastic!
Please stay well. A very warm hello to all.
Music from the ’50s and early ’60s has remained such an important component of my memory bank during my lifetime.
So many artists, you included, have given me thousands of hours of enjoyment.
As a teenager, our music often expressed our sentiments, which, because of our age, we could not adequately articulate, so we relied on the words of our favorite singers to give voice to our deepest feelings.
Going through this awkward age, we were awash in conflicting emotions, uncertain about our relationship with girls and pleading for understanding from the adult world.
We knew that when we heard our favorite performers sing our favorite songs that, somehow, things were going to turn out OK.
When I was involved in my first real romance, it was a rocky experience, and the lyrics of “Just A Dream” captured my situation and dilemma perfectly.
The next time around, however, had a happier outcome, and the lyrics of your “My Own True Love” expressed my feelings for this perfect girl who had miraculously walked into my life: “No lips but yours; no arms but yours; will ever lead me, through Heaven’s door.”
Please accept this long overdue “thank you” for your contributions to the musical joys I experienced as a teenager and young adult and, confidentially, still do until this very day.
thumbs up…
very kind, my friend ,,,,
I REMERBER JIMMY TAKEING BASIC TRAINING AT FORT POLK
I saw you perform in York Pennsylvania I don’t remember it may have been the ’70s also saw you I’m sure it was the ’70s at Park City center in Lancaster Pennsylvania are you still living in Lancaster county thanks Jimmy
Have had request for ”’chords” for various songs i recorded….can’t help you…I had to teach myself how to play and follow the music from others, too…thank you, all, for the kind comments..YOU SHOULD HAVE HEARD ABOUT MY AUTOBIOGRAPY WHICH IS FINISHED…WHEN IT IS RELEASED, WILL LET ALL OF YOU KNOW …LUV, Jimmy….
Jimmy, saw you and your beautiful wife on a PBS oldies show this evening. This was probably a few years old. However, you are just perennially youthful in looks, personality and style. To a certain extent I attribute this to the Lord. I hope this email finds you and your family well. Please bless this Country. Things are very bad right now, from my perspective. I pray things will soon get better. Please always stay the wonderful God-fearing person you are. I would love to hear from you.!
Thank you for the kind comment Shirley……I am doing well, and ministering on facebook at Jimmy Clanton Ministry page, as well as on surfcityradio.net,…4 times, Sunday, on the radio at 9, 12, 3, and 7 Eastern time..I spend in prayer, Bible study, and go fishing now and then…..
Remember dancing to your music at our high school dances (BRHS). You all were great and so happy for your success. Still enjoy listening to you on Apple Music. Best Wishes, Irene Frost Jones
thank you for the kind comment…
I have been trying to find the words to: Pardon Me Do You Know Jesus.
My husband sings at Church and we both fell in love with that song and he wants to share it with our Church. Is there any chance, I could get them,
I have listened many times and got most of the lyrics but some I just can’t seem to get all the words.
Joe will do it justice but not as good as you Mr. Clanton.,
Judy Coleman
pardon me, but do you know Jesus…repeat…verse….once he sets that hook inside your heart, you cannot get away…you’ll hunger for his word, meditate on his word, and in your spirit his word will stay…..verse,,I can’t find happiness, or peace of mind, there’s no joy in life, you might say…but just look up to heaven, your troubles are over, just ask the lord into your life today…pardon me…….hope this HELPS !!!
Really enjoyed your music back in the day, now I get to listen to you on Sirus, Enjoy your life.
THANK YOU, Alice !!!
Thank you for your wonderful songs. Gave me so much joy in listening when growing up and now that I am in my 70s listening to them brings back wonderful memories and so much joy and makes me feel young again..
God bless you and your family.
Would love you see you live.
thank you so much, Ann….!!!
Hi Jimmy,
I know you’ve been busy writing your biography but wondered now that things have improved in the States and things have opened again will you be performing anywhere during this coming Fall/Winter 2021:2022 ??
I would love to see you perform one more time after all those years I saw you in Peterborough and Toronto as a teen.. As I will be in Florida as of November 1/21 for 5 months I was hoping there might be a chance you might be doing one last concert somewhere where I could go to see you.
I know you deserve a rest, but didn’t want to not ask just in case.
MY BOOKINGS, WHEN THEY COME IN, WILL BE ON MY WEBSITE, HERE….
Jimmy. I am a fan. I have always been a fan. I had the pleasure of meeting you in Houston Texas when my granddaughter worked for Shell Oil. What a pleasure that was! Always stay true to yourself. You are truly The Best!
Thank you for the kind comment, Maryann…!!!
Jimmy, just watched you again oa PBS show 2020 in Pittsburg Pa. You sang just great. Still a fanof your music. Best Regards Frank Allegro
Beautiful music never to forgotten thank you
“Go, Jimmy, Go”!!!! Thank you for the great music!!!!
I’m working on my phone with about 2 hours sleep. Trying to get it ready for the 12 Eastern time today. Surf City Radio.
I’ve tried everything I know to do ( isn’t much.) On this phone. It won’t let me get on the site. Was so excited. Now frustrated.
Marie, sorry you are having trouble getting the site…don’t know what to tell you…call my associate here at this number..she can help you…717 284 2724…thanks…
Marie Holt
I’m going to tune in to your Surf City Radio tomorrow at noon. Eastern Time.
Can’t wait this will be my first time.
Wish I had known about your broadcast Sooner.
Love and Prayers
I’m going to tune in tomorrow at noon Eastern time to your surf city radio show. So excited looking forward to it.
Love and Prayers
Marie Holt
Wow you got me ❣️💯❤️🎧🙏
Love your songs I’m lost for words.
Thank You for being so sweet and wonderful.
“Go Jimmy go!” I had an incredible, wonderful dream abt u my friend, just this morning! Although it’s been many years since we spoke, I remember so vividly when we both found the Lord at the same time, and revealed it to each other at the Ramada inn in North Houston in the 70s! I loved sitting in with u singing “Go Johnny go!” And Braeswood Assembly of God! And more! Precious memories!
Love u in the Lord Brother,
Phillip Valenti
pvalenti7@gmail.com
Hi Jimmy, big fan since Just A Dream, Still have your 45s and your LP (in great shape I might add!) Is it true you will be playing a show in Englewood NJ with Joey Dee this summer? Thats like 25 minutes fro me. Would love to see it
Steve Viola.
cool blog. Thanks for showing us.
I still like hearing you sing. Hope you are doing well.
I nope you are doing well.
In the late fifties just after your movie Teenage Millionaire was released, you and your band performed for our high school fraternity in Mobile, Alabama. It was an amazing night.
We had a member named John Fairchild. He had a local band and was instrumental in signing you for our event.
I understand John had a successful music career.
You had one member of your band I distinctly remember. It was your sax player. Best I had ever seen.
Rock and roll in the 50s was a whole lot of fun.
Thank you.
Hi Jimmy and Roxanne, I so appreciate your talent but even more I appreciate that you honor the Lord Jesus and praise Him. Patty Dull, Mill Run , PA.
Cousin Jimmy, let’s get together and talk about ministry since I am doing pastoral studies. I want to pick your brain.
Hey Jimmy.
I am and always have been a huge fan. I love everything you’ve done. My favourite all time song is “Curly”. I have tried everywhere to obtain the guitar chords for this song but have had no luck. Is there any website you know of where I can find the chords. Thanks so much for reading this and for all the musical memories.
Rick Petrie
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Canada
Always a fan of yours and loved your songs so much. Just saw Go, Johnny, Go a few days ago on Turner Classics. It was great to see the performers and hear all the music.
Dear Jimmy Clanton,
I recently saw something about you on the internet. I just wanted to tell you that I was such a big fan of yours – even though I was only 12 years old! And I still love your music – I have all of your records that I bought when I was “just a kid” and still listen to them. I lived in New Orleans, LA, and one special day you came to an appearance at of all things, a downtown store (maybe it was Woolworth’s or Kress, but I don’t remember) and there were so many young girls there to see you. I had recently broken my arm due to falling off my bike. I was trying to get through the crowd to see you, when you noticed that I had a cast on my arm and asked the crowd to make way for the girl with the cast. I got to see you up close, and you signed my cast! I kept that cast for years, after it was taken off my arm.
I have noticed that you are a religious man, which is wonderful – I was brought up as a Baptist, and still am. I wish you and your family all the best, and may God bless you always. I am now almost 76 years old. Just wanted to let you know that you are most definitely not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Ethel Layne from San Diego, CA (formerly from New Orleans, LA)
Hi Jimmy –
Just saw you on a PBS show a couple days ago, I think it was “Red, White and Rock,” and now, today I am seeing you in one of your movies, “Go, Johnny, Go!” What a coincidence, huh? I didn’t remember you from your early years, as I was a little too young then, but, now that I’ve seen you in several performances, I wanted to tell you that I really enjoy your music. I’ve read a little about you and looks like you’ve had a pretty nice career! I think it’s great that you went back to your old high school for your last full length concert. I’m sure it was a big success! Anyway, thanks for all the years of great music and continued success to you.
Lynn
Hi!!! Just finished watching Go Jonny Go!! I’m 46, and your era music blows today’s music away!!! It’s way more fun and classy! It definitely gets ya moving! I love all the music from that time. It’s awesome!! Chuck Barry and Richie Valens were cool in that movie too…. you were adorable and still are! 🥰❤️ The cars were way cooler back then too! Not junk like today! 🤓
Hi!!! Just finished watching Go Jonny Go!! I’m 46, and your era music blows today’s music away!!! It’s way more fun and classy! It definitely gets ya moving! I love all the music from that time. It’s awesome!! chuck Barry and Ricky Valli were cool in that movie too…. you were adorable and still are! 🥰❤️ The cars were way cooler back then too! Not junk like today! 🤓
Hey Jimmy, we’ve just enjoyed your performance again on TCM in Go! Johnny! Go! This movie, like your performances, are timeless. Thank you for entertaining all of us!
Watching Go Johnny Go on TCM. What a joy! To see you and the other stars – all so young! And what great music!!
Watching movie, Go, Johnny, Go. Enjoying remembering you!
Where can I get tye chords to If
Hi Jimmy when I was 18, I used to play all of your 45’s. Some one told me you stop singing after you were married
true or false? I’m 78 yr. now. I would still have your records but some body took them when I was drafted into
Army in 1967.
You are One of the “Greats” and Foundational Fathers of Modern Rock. Under Recognized for sure. Just a Dream…was one of the Greatest tunes ever crafted. I know. I was a writer in the Brill Bldg. .God Has Certainly Smiled on your Life…Especially Your Woderful Marriage and Family. Lord continue To Bless and Keep you Both. In Christs Name.
Long time no see. I still remember playing cards with your mom and dad on Friday nights. As you have said it was a lesson in itself. I think my getting old then I think of you and Ken and feel young again. Hope you and the family are doing well and keep on truckin’!
I started liking jimmy music back in 50 s
Hi, Jimmy. At least once a month your hit song, “Go Jimmy Go!”, pops into my mind. I begin to sing it out loud and my day is fantastic. Thanks, Jimmy, for all your great music for a lifetime.
as they say ” rock on ”
tommy
Hi Jimmy, I am from Alexandria, VA and loved your music since first hearing it as a teenager. Hope you are doing well and continue to do so. Best of luck in the future.
THANK YOU, Martha …
THANK YOU, MARTHA !!!
Just came across this page by accident. in 1959, junior high school in Pasadena, Texas, 9th grade, I sat next to your national fan club president. Sorry I can’t remember her name. I want to say Melissa, but not sure.
Love and remember many of your songs.
thank you, John..
Hi Jimmy. Hope your doing good. I dropped out of Facebook but am on Instagram for now under Pat. Say hi to Sandy. Tom and I are praying so much!
Blessings to you
give us a call, sometime..
Just like many other fans, I grew up singing your songs. I feel I know you since my teen years. Thank You.
thank you, Robert !!!
Hi, Jimmy. I always enjoyed your music and wonderful voice. I will be 70 in June, so I’m not much younger! Wishing you a long and happy life.
THANK YOU, KATHLEEN !!!
THANK YOU, KATHLEEN !!!,,Appreciate that !!!
Jimmy, sure do enjoy your singing.
Hi Mr. Clinton,
I would just like to say hello to you, and I hope you are doing well and staying safe. I have been a fan of yours since I was a child. I always loved your music, and my favorite song of yours is ‘Venus In Blue Jeans’. I wore my sisters’ copy out, and I also loved the flip side ‘Highway Bound’ too. God bless you and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Gary Spinelli
Akron,Ohio
Very much appreciated, Gary !!!
Wonderful. We wish you the best in this new year.
kenzel myers
i was with you in a 1955 ford from fort knox to martinsburg wva you and i sat on the back seat the whole way you were goneing to play in baltomore md i jest wanted to see if you rememberd
WOW..DON’T REMEMBER THAT, Kenzel,,,
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Hello from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where you played a concert many, years ago on Dick Clark’s Tour. I met you then, and have remained a long time fan.My name was Susan, and I just wanted to say hello after all these years and so happy to see you are still doing well and performing still.
I remember I went to Maple Leaf Gardens to see you in concert as well.
I so glad that you have had a wonderful life.
Yes, Susan,,I SO REMEMBER YOU..HOPE LIFE HAS GONE WELL FOR YOU. !!!
Yes, thank you Jimmy, it’s lovely that you remembered me after so many years. I have had a wonderful life, here in Canada and winters in Florida. I love to look back at those teenage years and remember the music that you sang.
You look amazing, and obviously are doing what you love. Stay safe and continue to enjoy.
I still have your albums and the photos that Cosimo
sent. Always fun to look back. Thank you for responding.
Good morning.
Enjoy your music. But I would like to know why I can not find a tab sheets for Highway bound. I love that song.
Sorry, don’t know how I could help….
As you may know, Jack Scott passed away one year ago today. We were close.
When he was in the mood for recollecting, many names from the past came up – including yours. He sometimes wondered about his not getting the part in I Was a Teenage Millionaire. Would it have altered his career?
Good to see that a few from that era are still out there. Stay well –
Hi, I was 14 when Just A Dream came out. Played it over and over on the jukebox during that summer! Loved you and your songs. Still remember all the words!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Nancy !!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, Nancy !!! very kind of you,,,
very kind of you Nancy !!!,,,
very kind of you Nancy !!!,,,glad you loved the song !!!
very kind of you Nancy !!!,,,glad you loved the song !!!..wrote that song in 20 minutes !!!
Nancy !!!,,,glad you loved the song !!!..wrote that song in 20 minutes !!!
Jimmy, I was born in 1950 in Haynesville, LA, my Mother’s hometown in northern Louisiana. We live in Oklahoma but she went back home to have me and then we came back to Oklahoma!!! Ha!!! I grew up listening to you and those are some of my fondest memories. I really enjoyed you on those Rock & Roll Reunion videos that Larry Black produced. I have always loved music and played in a band in the sixties and seventies, we played for dances, talent shows, new car openings, just anywhere, but these days I pick in church and at home with my friends and my kids. Maybe I can see you one of these days, it would be nice. Take care Jimmy, I consider you to be my friend, even though we’ve never met !!!!! Oh yeah Jimmy, a few years ago I recorded an old song that I used to play when I was a teenager here at the house on Pro Tools, I played both guitar parts and also the bass track and my son programmed the drums on the computer from real drum samples, If you go to Tink Grimmett, Honky Tonk, youtube, you can listen to it.
Hello!
My name is Mckenna, I’m 23 and from Massachusetts. I recently inherited a bunch of 45 records after my grandfather passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. In the box I found a ton of your songs that I have since fallen in love with. I discovered that my late grandmother and her best friend, my godmother, were huge fans of yours and I I now have 2 personalized and signed 45 covers of your songs with their names that I now treasure. My favorite song of yours that I listen to on repeat is “Don’t Look At Me”. I have quite a few records of yours and I’ve listened to you a lot on Spotify and I just wanted to say I love your work.
I hope you are well,
Mckenna
Dear Mr. Clanton, you have been my favorite singer since 1960. I was 15 years old when I first heard your music. I had a boyfriend ( my first love). We both absolutely loved every song you did, but ” Just A Dream”, was our special song. After a time we were separated when our families moved away. After 60 years, (he, after searching for me, ) found me in April of this year. We have been talking and remembering old times. We will see each other after 60 years, in November. Our promise to each other is to dance with each other, to Just A Dream one more time. We love you. I am so happy to hear about your ministry, and have ordered your gospel CD and other CD,s. I love your song ” Pardon Me, But Do You Know Jesus”. I go around singing it all the time. God bless you Jimmy Clanton. You sound as good today as in 1960. Keep singing. We love you.
Have read your comments, gang , and I so thank you ALL for ”remembering ” me all these years.!!!
Dear Jimmie
My brother remembers going to Omaha Nebraska in the late 50’s to see Jimmy Clanton and then Santo and Johnny. He has a really fun memories of that concert and just would like to know what was the date of the concert, if you all know that.
Thanks, Pam Raffurty, Independence , MO. My brother is a life long musician himself.Thank you very much!
anks so very much
Pam, I did so many road shows during that time, I don’t remember..sorry ,,
Thank you for all your comments which I have read. I’ve been working hard on my autobiography and am recording programs for my new ministry radio program airing on Sundays on http://www.surfcityradio.net
how many years have you been married jimmy.
john,malloy@aol.com
Venus In Blue Jeans is my number one song.
My favorite song of all time. It was my Go To song in Vietnam. The last song I played before I left for Vietnam and the first I played when I got home in 1968. I listen to it just about every day. It is on my jukebox. Number one in my book.
was married for many years,,
Hi, Jim, I started to write this memo to you and got “wiped” out…blame it on the computer network. I was 18 when I was in my Senior year at Westfield Academy, in New York when your song was played. It was fantastic and then I watched you perform this same recording over PBS, RED, WHITE and ROCK, 5 Sep 20. Brought back great memories. Believe it or not, Venus In Blue Jeans was played while I was in Da Nang in 1968; I was in the USAF. How that one song kicked up back memories. Yes, when I returned back to the USA I continued my higher education and graduated from Cedarville University 1974, taught fifth and sixth grade conversational French, German and taught English in a Christian Day School. After one year I went back into the USAF and retired 38 years. Thirty-six years I was a MSgt, thirty-seven and eight I was a Captain. I had to stay in 42 years to retire as a Captain but HAD enough. So, I was retired as a MSgt with Captain pay. When you sang Venus in Blue Jeans on Red, White and Rock, at the end of your performance you kissed your wife; was she in the video in the 60s? The 50s were great and some 60s until Viet Nam took thusands of my brothers and sisters. At least I got to see Bob Hope and talked to him about my idol, Doris Day…what a Great Actress. I enjoyed YOUR songs more so than good ole Elvis. Well, enough “jibber-jabber”. Hope you and Mrs. Clanton are well and stay free from this terrible pandemic. God bless you and your family. Were you on any cover magazines? I tried looking for any and no luck, even over the internet. You wouldn’t autograph one or a picture? Take care, Jim, and continue on with your singing…God is good.
“Beau”
WILLIAM E. BEAJEAN, MSgt/Capt, USAF (Ret)
General’s Aide-de-Camp
Just wanted you to know, that you’re still making my heart beat, just a littler faster every time, I hear you singing .. even after all these wonderful years!
💓
Watching you on PBS right now. The best music ever! Thanks for great memories.
Hello Jimmy,
My wife and I are in our late seventies.
Faye has dementia and she loves 50’s music on Sirius. When she hears your song Just A Dream, she asks who’s that, and will whistle to your song. We both have fond memories of you and your music. Thank you for the memories!!
I never got to meet you but I feel like I have known you since you & I were teenagers. You played a big singing inspiration in my life. You still sound better than me today. Your wife is still beautiful – I saw her on PBS-TV.
Bragging Rights: I was a Cher ‘cling-on’ & I danced for her at CBS studios, danced with Diana Ross at Cesar’s Palace, sang with Eric Burdon at the Whiskey-A-Go Go. Partied at the houses of Della Reese & Ed Begley, jr & Lisa. Hung out with Wilt the Stilt for a minute at the Sports Page. Was asked to be Bunny Mother by Hugh Hefner at my 30th birthday party at The Playboy Club on Sunset.
Love your music, listen all the time. Happy belated Birthday.
Happy Birthday and may you have many more. Was just watching PBS ‘ Red , White and Rock (My Music) that I had recorded from September 2 (your birthday). I really enjoyed watching your performance and kept saying to myself that you still have that young boy look. I hope you and your family are doing well. Thank you for the beautiful music you gave us. God bless.
YOUR BIRTHDAY IS SAME AS MINE. JUST WATCHED YOU ON PBS AGAIN. YOU ARE A GREAT SINGER.
Jimmy I would Love to Have you on a Special Podcast as a Birthday Gift from me to you!
Happy Birthday, Jimmy ! Hope it’s a GREAT one !
Happy birthday, Jimmy. I have had a crush on you since 1957!!!
Saw you in Lancaster Pa and you sounded great.I grew up with your music and my mother always was playing Venus .I am sure if she was still alive she would be playing it.When I got married she asked if we could play Venus and we played it at least 5 times thru out the nite.
Hey Jimmy if you’re ready to you sure look good LOL.. your wife and your diet must be taking good care of you because your voice is as good as I remember it as a teenager maybe in 72 that is… keep up the good work….DJ Las Vegas, Nevada
Dear jimmy
I saw the PBS doo wooo show you are a wonderful and God bless singer the love for your fans and most of all the love and passion you have for your beautiful wife. Every woman would love to have a man in there life. I wish you continue success and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Thank
Hello from the Hills of SW Virginia!
Love your music especially
JUST A DREAM
Thank you, EVERYONE, for the kind comments!,,,,,,,,,,HAVE READ YOUR COMMENTS!..In answer to many, all my music may be purchased here at my store…including my ”Gospel” music…HAVE MANY WHO ”FRIEND REQUEST” me on facebook…also, I have a ”Jimmy Clanton Ministry ”page on facebook….. AGAIN, thank you all for your ”fanship”…I HAVE SAID ALL ALONG; IF NOT FOR FANS, I WOULD NEVER HAVE HAD A CAREER IN MUSIC…SO, THANK YOU ..!!!!!!…LUV, JIMMY..!!!!
Thanks for the music. It used to run through my brain when working in high threat regions doing Anti/Counter Terrorism operations. A whole military Special Ops team sitting in transport planes and helicopters singing your songs plus Those of Johnny Maestro, Jay Black, Dell Vikings, Drifters, Tokens, Little Anthony, Gene Hughes, Spaniels, and the Oldies that kept our minds off possibly not coming back home and what we were ordered to do to keep terrorists out of the US.
I would haul my collections of Doo Wop to the combat zones of Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon and Syria. I even took cassette tape versons along onnthevIran Hostage Rescue Raid, they helped keep us calm.
So thanks for the USAF Air Commandos.
Been a fan forever!!
Glad to know that you are still performing.
I plan to use your song “Pardon Me, Do You Know Jesus” in my funeral.
you are the best really
The best
Although only around 7 years of age when the hit “Venus In BlueJeans” was playing, I heard this song on the radio the other day. I had heard it before and had assumed it was probably Bobby Vinton. When I researched and discovered it was by a man named Jimmy Clinton, from my home state of Louisiana, I was excited! I grew up in Westlake, La.( we lost to Central LaFourche in football in the 1968 state semifinals), and now live In DeQuincy. If I could obtain an autographed picture of you, I would be honored. Let me know the cost.
By the way, I am a singer, too, but it’s mainly in southern gospel. I’ve sung bass in several local quartets over the years.
My address: 122 Camelia Ave.
DeQuincy, La. 70633
Blessings,
Kevin Mothershed
Take Care. Thanks for the tunes 🎶
Jimmy,
Remember with great fondness hosting you in our parsonage home in Belleville, PA many years ago.
You had dinner with us before going out to hear your testimony at the Mennonite Church. I will never forget.
All God’s best,
Rev. Denny Derr, now retired and living in coastal Delaware, and playing guitar and singing. Oldies, originals, and worship music.
I remember seeing you when I was about 17 someplace in Wilkes barre or Scranton pa. Bobby Darin was also performing with you and I don’t remember who else. I woul like to remember what place it was in, I was up close and always remember the great time I had. My favorite song is still just a dream……..
Dear Jimmy,
Your beautiful music always touched my heart and soul! Your sweet sounds and wonderful music defined a generation of innocence, love family, love of country, love of God and respect for parents, education, authority, and work ethic.
We have lost our innocence, we have lost our way, we have even lost our faith in God😔.
You and your beautiful music give me faith again.
May God bless you always.🙏
Hi Jimmy my husband was singing your songs since he was 14 years old his dad would wake him up to sing to his friends the songs he sang were Just a dream and he said the flip side of the record was we aim to please. Unfortunately I can’t find that song any where I would love to find it and give it too him as a surprise if you could refer me to where I could get that I would appreciate it very mech thank you we are from Ontario Canada
Hi Jimmy,
Where can I get a music CD with your hits, “Just a Dream”, “Venus in Blue Jeans” and “Curly” on it? I loved all of these songs, especially ‘Venus’ from ’62 and ‘Curly’ from ’69. Stay safe, take care and God Bless.
Chris B.
1951beav@gmail.com
You can purchase all my music on CDs in the store right here at jimmyclanton.com
hey,
followed your career as a teen on wnoe and wtix. became a disc jockey in Oakdale, White Castle and WLCS and then had my career as owner of music retails(music center) and GMW(wholesale distribution nationwide for 44 years). now retired. last saw you with John Fred and Ronnie Milsap at Hollywood Casino in the 90’s(i think it was the late 90’s). Still distributor for csp records, a swamp pop label with Van Broussard, Boogie Kings and others.
Best wishes,
roy
I have always loved Jimmy love his music. I think he is the of the greatest artist ever. I love venus in blue jeans and just a dream. Have followed you since I was a teenager in the 60s. God bless
I started in radio in 1958 and yours was one of the first records I played. It still sounds great after all these years. Nothing today can compare to those memorable times.
I totally love your songs and your voice. Would love to have the opportunity to meet you. Keep up the good music. A fan, Patsy Sexton👍💕
I was watching the PBS special and was pleasantly surprised to see you. I remember meeting you on the Milt Grant Show, around ‘58? I was a regular and was running back to Milt’s office to get something and you were sitting all alone in the hallway. I took a picture…still have it. I mentioned we had a mutual friend named Gay Anderson and we talked for a short while. Anyway you sang Just a Dream on the Show and like many others I became a big fan. Those were the best days.
Happy to see you’re happy and healthy. Enjoyed and still have your early albums. Thanks for the memories. Best wishes to you and your lovely wife and continued success.
Hey Jimmy Clanton….so happy to see that you are still making music. You were such a wonderful part of my teen years. I was actually President of your fan club! In Scranton Pa. In the late 50s. Today my friends and I still talk about all of the great music we grew up to…and trust me, your name always comes up and I fall right back into my fan club President mode! Stay well during this difficulté covid19 challenge and please know that you are so very fondly remembered….Sharon Archer Orobona
(Formerly of Scranton Pa now a resident of Naples, Florida)
wow…great hearing from you !!!
Jimmy — Just dropping you a note to say Hi. Haven’t talked to either of you for maybe twenty five years {more?}? – I think. I think I talked to Roxanne (phone): last contact. I regret not keeping contact after that. I became very caught up in the Navy. Tried to send you a note a few years ago using something simliar to this venue.
You and she are some of my fondest memories as a kid. I actually remember when Roxanne first met my dad. Would really enjoy catching up (if at all in the cards). Though Dad isn’t with us anymore, Mom lives in the New England states above NY close to my brother and family.
Hope you get this!! If you don’t read these — then whoever does… please pass this to ether Jimmy or Roxanne and at least let them know that I said hello and hope both are doing well.
Pretty! This has been a really wonderful article. Many thanks for supplying this information.
tradmusic.com
What a great evening of entertainment on PBS seeing all the old stars and Jimmy Clanton an all time favorite.I turned 75 May 7 of 2020 and those years of your music was my life. I lived in Ala for over 20 years and spent most of my career with a chemical firm and worked with 2 Clanton brothers I was always told were your uncles really great guys. My most other favorite singer of the era was Ray Petersen whom I lost track of in later years and wondered what became of him and in 2004 after the death of my wife I started a new life in Smyrna Tn. to find out that Ray also wound up as a Minister and is burried in the Smyrna/Nashville area. Great music from you guys, God certainly is Good and shares his best with us. Continued blessings to you and your bride and hope to see you again for years to come
Just watched you on PBS, brings back so many memories. Thank you for all the memories!!
Jimmy, just saw you on a re-run of a PBS show. Reminds me of how much I have always loved your voice and your music from “back in the day.” In this show you said “hallelujah” and asked for an “amen” several times. We were impressed. I thought you acted a lot like a minister. Are you and active Christian? Would be interested to know if you wrote any Christian songs.
Anyway, my wife and I love you, man.
Yes, I am a Minister and do ministry on facebook, and every Sunday 9,12,3,7 EST..on a internet radio station, surfcityradio.net,,,,,ALSO, I am on facebook !!!
Hi jimmy! This morning I watched an episode of Leave it to Beaver, and I thought it was you in the role of DUDLEY. The son of June Cleaver’s friend. It made me remember your record “Venus in blue jeans” Would have been about 1962. I was getting into surf music then. By the way, i understand you’re from Louisiana. I’m a Californian myself, but was once married to a cajun girl from a little town called Chauvin, La. Ever heard of it? It is about 20 miles from Houma, La. and minutes from a place called Cocodrie. My ex wife’s dad had his own shrimp boat, which brought shrimp to thier family owned business Houston Foret Seafood. Well, just thought i’d drop you a line, and wish you well. I’m into music as well. Played with a group called THE DELTAYS (1964) and THE JULES TIMER CO. (1967) We never had hit records like you though. Take care and keep on singing! Harold Dieckman
I just saw you on pbs May 31 2020 I have been trying to remember you for years. I am 72 years old now and I watched your movie when I was 10 or so. I wanted to let you know with your striking blue eyes you are still very good looking. By the way I am a male married not gay. But what a impression you made on me in my younger years. I am so glad God has given you so many years now. Your friend
Mickey Imberi 2150 el portal drive, Merced California 95340
I enjoy you and your music so much!! I saw the PBS special that you were on tonight and see the love in your eyes when you looked at your wife.
You are both the sweetest couple and stay forever young!! The twinkle in your eyes and your great voice and smile make the world a better place!!!
Thank you for the memories – old and new, for your music and the way you honor us with your songs and kindness. God Bless you both!! Such a beautiful couple. You bring so much joy into our lives.
Please Stay Healthy and Safe.
Love and Best Wishes!!
Vicki
Dear Jimmy – I just watched PBS special and so enjoyed listening to you sing and acknowledging your beautiful wife Roxanne. I had the privilege to meet her at Steinmarts in League City. We started talking to each in the dressing room while trying on a ton of clothes. I was shopping for my 60th high school reunion. I was recently widowed and she was so helpful to me. I could not believe I met the wife of Jimmy Clanton. She gave me her cellphone number but I never called her. I guess I got so busy, etc. Tonight after hearing you sing I decided to call her and tell her how great she looked but her number had been disconnected. She told me you’ll lived in Clear Lake. We talked about our wonderful grandchildren. This was about 5 years ago. My name is Joyce McDonald and my email address is eieio68mrj@aol.com. I hope the both of you are doing great and I just wanted to say hello to a beautiful lady who “made my day”. Sincerely, Joyce
Love your music Jimmy. You are an iconic star in my eyes. Hope to hear you sing again soon. Music was at its greatest when you were Making hits! I’m glad I was a part of it through my two older sisters! God bless you!
I love your music. There will never be another music era as fabulous as this.
Melanie Hayno
haynomelanie@gmail.com
Mr. Clanton: I saw you in New Iberia, LA. I was 12 years old I think. I am now 74. I have always loved your music. My mother loved “Just a Dream”. I want to say thank you for the years of entertaining us. I watched you every chance I got. We were too poor to join a fan club. Watched your movies as well. You were the best entertainer I ever saw until I saw Elvis in San Diego in 1972. My husband served 20 years in the US Navy. We were stationed there. I had to save for weeks to see that concert. I never did write him to tell him thank you for the years he sang. So as I heard Just a Dream on my car radio, I knew I had to let you know. Thank you for some wonderful memories. Love you. God bless you and your family.
Have read your comments, gang,,,so appreciative of you ALL..!!!!..luv, Jimmy…
Neil did not write it…that was in error..
Hi Jimmy,
I just played Venus In Blue Jeans on Spotify and remember hearing it on the radio back in 1962 when I was 9. Great song! On Wikipedia it says the song was written by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller, but if you read the Ace Records single label it says “Greenfield Sedaka”. Did Neil Sedaka co-write the song?
Best wishes and stay safe,
Steve
Obviously the people at ACE did not pay attention to detail. Neil did not write “Venus In Blue Jeans.’
Hello Jimmy,
Your music and delivery is truly amazing. I sing and play ukulele for seniors, and I would really appreciate finding out where I can obtain copy of the lyrics and chords on “Ship on a Stormy Sea.” I’m also a sailor and it would be perfect to add to my music collection. The trouble is I cannot find a copy of the lyrics and chords anywhere! Although I play ukulele I can easily transpose the chords from any other string instrument. Would you be so kind to help me locate it please?
Thank you very much!
Keep singing and stay healthy!
Maurice
I am 17 years old and my cousin is 15 years old we our big fans of yours and your music we love listening to your music with our grandparents was hoping you could send us each a autographed picture and cd . thanks Richard and morgan latchaw 1854 marks ave akron ohio 44305 please p.s could you send a extra autographed picture for our grandpa for a surprise. thanks
Go to the store and order…
I’m 72 and have been a fan since I was 12 and I had a serious crush on you🤗
I met your brother Ike in the 70’s. He had a lot of mental problems. We tried to include him in our group. That did not work very well.
I did not hear or see him before I moved to Houston in the 1980s. I moved back in 1995 and had only recently thought of him. I saw that he had died in a hospital.
I know this is late but I am sorry for your loss.
I would like to know how he was in his last few years. I would understand if you refuse.
Thank You
Ike spent his last years very happy.
jimmy i’m still a big fan of your music and your movies keep going strong be blessed
I was so glad to see you ,Last. Year in ,OCT, Of 2019 ,I’m 77 now, I thought it would never happen ,Sue Milett is my family, ,may you well come close to my town again & I can hear you sing , Live again I well always be your Fan, I would like another shirt or sweat shirt from you, & have it signed ,Sue ask why was you not on my friends list ,I told her she was lucky, ,well any way I hear you, every day while I clean my house or at night, to relax ,god bless you & you & Sandy be Safe , give her a kiss for me , Love you Both, she made me have tears in my eyes when I seen her, in the hall, .hugs to. Both.🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸Midge Schmidt , from NY,🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸❤️💕🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼❤️Again be safe🙏❤️🙏.
You have always been on e of my favorites. I love your music. keep on rockin’
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I was 16 summer of 1958 and i remember hearing-Just A Dream as me and my girl were out for a drive. after hearing –Just A Dream she said–my how good that song sounds to me !!! I kind of identified with you back then as a –hunk..Well i can Dream cant i?? even if that was–Just A Dream!!! Have very great memories of you as the all time BEST!! Jim M
P.S. ON Comcast cable Music Choice Oldies they show your photo to slicked domn over front of face that i resent as you are deserved a much more complimentary photo of your self as –a real hunk!! just quoting my girlfriends comment!!
Hi Jimmy did you and Ricky Nelson ever appear on the same bill?
Thank you all for your kind comments..have read them ALL…!!!!!..Luv, Jimmy….
Jimmy ,I have loved you and your music Z since the beginning
Thanks Jimmy for all your wonderful music I have enjoyed since I was a teenager. Still enjoy it very much. Sitting here watching “Go Johnny Go”, and really enjoying it. Teenager late 50’s, early 60’s!
Just watched go Johnny go, I met you when I was a dancer on the Buddy Deane show in Baltimore I still have your autograph. I live in Slidell Louisiana now. My Facebook name is
Jan Seitz McAllister hope you will be in touch
Jan, “friend request” me on Facebook. I have 2 personal pages Jimmy Clanton, James Reed Clanton, a fan page–Jimmy Clanton Group, Jimmy Clanton musician, and Jimmy Clanton Ministry!
Still enjoy your musiç. Ronnie Morrison
Henderson, Tx
Thanks and keep rockin’
I always knew your songs,but I was never a big fan until recently seen the movie Go,Johnny,Go,now I am a big fan.
You are one of my favorite singers. Love your music!
Absolutely love your music still today ..I feel like dancing even when I’m not feeling my best .thank you for the many years of FEEL GOOD MUSIC !
Great fan of yours Jimmy! Glad to see that you are still going strong! Continued success. I’m from Louisiana–grew up in Minden, now live in Baton Rouge. My hubby graduated in 1957 from Redemptorist. He’s a fan too!
I am 74 years old and remember Jimmy Clanton very well. He was one of my favorite singers as a teenager. I often wondered what happened to him. God Bless Him. Loved his music. I heard He found the Lord. I am a Christian and so happy he knows Jesus. I smile when I think of the many happy memories I had listening to his songs.
I always was a fan of JIMMY CLANTON and love his recording-of ”JUST A DREAM;”’Even today as I turned 77 ”JUST A DREAM ”still reminds me of my youth.JIMMY CLANTON is awesome.
AUTHOR RICH SATTANNI.I wrote a article on JIMMY CLANTON on FEBRUARY 28TH 2020.THE article is on CONNECTICUT PATCH BRIDGEPORT CT EDITION.
Hi Mr. Clanton….I’m in awe but happy to hear that you are still living. It has been so many year I just assumed you were with our maker. I certainly remember your songs from my younger years. I have a first cousin (gone for some time now) that always claimed he was an acquaintance of yours. His name was Junior LeCompte from Houma, Louisiana. This would be back in the 50’s. Fact or Fiction?
Best wishes in your future endeavors.🤗🙏🏻
Charlene Shroyer
February 24, 2020
The name is not familiar to me, Charlene…
Thought I was the only clanton from Louisiana. Haha. Doing some family research
What a thrill to meet Jimmy on the Doo Wop cruise yesterday! Life long fans! Gary, Renee and Khrizma
Hello,
I really enjoy your music. I was a big fan of Buddy Holly & Elvis! I was introduced to a young man, but older than me, by my brother, Paul Ivey & Donald Lee. This was in the 1960’s in Atlanta, GA. He told me this guy knew Buddy Holly & was traveling to California. I was offered a ride in his corvette. Just around the block. Being a teenager, I took the opportunity to ride in a corvette with a person who knew Buddy Holly! But, I can’t remember his name. Could that have been you? Just curious! Thanks!
I never owned or drove a Corvette!
Thank you for years of enjoyment! Love your singing..
Jimmy I have been trying to reach you forever. Call me. You knew me as Terri Greer Call me 832-443-3011.
Terri Dunn
Seeing you on You Tube brought back many fond memories; I remember wanting to move to Baton Rouge in 1960 (I live in Minnesota) because you lived there!! So pleased to see that you’re still touring and enjoying your music; your voice still sounds wonderful. I’m also thankful for your inspirational messages. God Bless you and may you continue singing for many years to come.
You were and are a wonderful performer. Your ministry is to bring joy. I am grateful to you for the beautiful music you make. Thank you for reminding me of the good things in life. Bless you and your wife and family.
Dear Jimmy
Saw your post on “venus” you tube inviting us here. I looked up Venus in Blue Jeans after I heard it today at my active adult retirement community out by the pool. Love this song and you singing it. I had a surprise when I went to the you tube of your ” wall of fame” and saw a close up of my friend Joe Terry, who recently passed away, out in the audience.
God gifted you with a fabulous voice and led you to some wonderful songs that you could share with us. It is a pleasure to get the opportunity to write you.
Hi jimmy dancing to your songs in the 50s especially JUST A DREAM was one hell of a song. Bought your album remember them well. Stay healthy
Hello Jimmy,
My name is Bob. I’m the Program Director for the “Rockn’ Eddy Oldies Radio Show” available on mostly all Podcast platforms or https://rockineddy.com where we do our best to keep the best of the Rock ‘n Roll era alive. We just found out about the cruise next month. I may be somewhat late but we’d be honored to broadcast a short promo, or anything else, in your voice. If you’re interested, I hope you can reach me at the hidden address here, or the contact form at our website.
Thank you again,
Bob and Eddy
her comes a greeting from Helge Kristian E and Vidar S. We often visit record stores and our greatest wish is to find LPs with your beautiful music. thank you!
Best Regards,
Helge Kristian & Vidar
I danced on Nive at 5 in Port Arthur back in the late 50’s you were a guest on the broadcast show
What a great memory. Of course all us teenage girls loved you! So sweet and handsome
Carolyne
THANK YOU, ALL, FOR THE KIND COMMENTS….I am sure you understand I cannot reply to ”ALL THAT COMMENT” BUT, I DO read YOUR COMMENTS.!!!..Luv, J.C.
Just somewhat older then you… but I enjoyed your music…
Venus in her blue jeans popped up in my mind today and again I listened to that beautiful voice of you.
I just want you to know that in my opion our music and songs back from the 50’s will be the best ever. Thks to all those musicians for that wonderful musical period ….
Best personal regards
Dick R. De Jong
The Netherlands
Remember meeting Jimmy at Civic Auditorium in Honolulu. I was in a group called The Nobles.We open for Jimmy at Show of Stars.We did all Buddy Holly songs.GREAT MEMORIES!👍🤙🏽
Have appreciated your music for many many years … thank you 😊
I am 74 and I have been a fan from your first record. Love your music
Thank you Jimmy Clanton for music so great over so many years. I’m an ‘oldies’ listener and hear the top hits and always love your songs. You were a favourite when I was a teen & still are a favourite.
Hi Mr Clanton, I’m 16 years old and absolutely love your music. I watched the movie Go Johnny Go about 4 years ago and that is where I found you. You were one of the first people that helped kick start My love for old music. My favorite song of yours is Venus in Blue Jeans, when I first heard that song I got goosebumps and it reminded me of my crush. It is still one of my favorite songs after four years. I would like to thank you for singing songs and allowing random people like me hear them over and over again.
Hi Jimmy, you and I have pretty much grown up together. I am two years younger than you, and have been a fan of yours since I heard “Just A Dream”
This is my kind of music, thank you for still performing that special sound.
My husband and I just attended the Doo Wop show at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh on October 26th, 2019 and enjoyed it so much. Thank you, Jimmy, for still performing your wonderful songs. We are both 77 and have been married for 58 years and were High School Sweethearts. The music we grew up was magical and we still love listening to all of it.
Evening
Big fan of Mr Clanton for many years
My hubby and I dated and lived thru your music
Married now for 52 yeas next Month on
Nov 4,1967
Thank you Mr Clanton
in Maryland
It was wonderful getting to meet you in Pittsburgh tonight (in street clothes, yet!) in the lobby at Heinz Hall. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us. (Sis was the one who didn’t recognise you)
Hi jimmy, I love your music, I have been following your music for years. I’m from New Orleans la, I hope one day you would come to New Orleans for a concert. God Bless you and your family Ron.
One of my favourite singers in my teen years in the good old 60’s. Specially loved I’ll Step Aside 🙂
Hi Jimmy
Can’t wait to see you in California. Until then stay safe, happy, healthy and God please keep blessing this awesome man.
We listen to all your songs. My favorite Song is
A Letter to an Angel. Dearest darling I’m writing to say that I still love you and will come what may.
Such a beautiful beautiful song.
Then I listen to other songs you sing and they too are so beautiful. Just really enjoy your unique voice and your sweet personality.
A life time fan as you know
Pat & Tom
Gosh, the summer of 1958 doesn’t seem that far away! Just a Dream was a song I listened to over and over, never got tired of it to this day. You made the 50’s and 60’s very happy indeed for us young people who loved music. You look great, Jimmy, and am glad you have kept on performing. I have always been a fan; loved you then, love you now. Bless you and your ministry.
Sorry for all the bogus entries in your guestbook. Just ignore them and maybe they will go away..
Dear Mr. Clanton
I grew up on your songs when I was growing up in Johnstown PA. I still love them now, I am 70 years old but love the past.
Question if you don’t mind. Did you ever sing Little Altar Boy?
Thank you for so many wonderful memories.
Jake
Have always loved your music and a classmate who is my friend on Facebook posted Venus in Blue Jeans and so I looked up your site. I hope someday to see you in person. I will watch for opportunities. 🙂
Jimmy hope you are doing well. Pulled your 45’s out tonight and enjoyed the memories. I am 73 and been listening to you since I was 13 years old. Wishing you the best and thank you for the music.
James Trussell
james.a.trussell@usm.edu
I LOVE your song, “JUST A DREAM.” I’ve listened to Just A Dream on youtube so many times, that I feel like I know you personally. Great voice! It is one of my top three favorite songs. My other two favorite songs are: “You Send Me,” by Sam Cooke, and “It’s All In The Game,” by Tommy Edwards.
My name is Jeff Guerrero, and I am from Kansas. I am a 70 year old U.S. Army Veteran of the Viet Nam Era, (’68-’73). I could play my top three favorite songs all day long and never get tired of them.
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Jimmy Clanton.
I have been raising my children and now enjoying my grandchildren. I have 2 girls and each they have had a boy and a girl. Four grands for me. No great grands. But I am a Great-Great Aunt about a dozen times. I was a teen while you were getting started in the music business. I see you just had a birthday. I was 75 in May this year 2019. I hope to be able to go on the Doo Wop cruise. I am just now looking into it. (Sept. 13, 2019) Yes Friday the 13th.with a full moon. LOL I just realized awhile back that you are still making music. I have listened to your ministries on Facebook. You are awesome and I am so glad that you are still performing. I hope to see you on the Doo Wop cruise.
I met you once in a Gemco store on Houston, Texas and I were so kind. Have always enjoyed your work. My husband plays 50s on 5 in our cars so I still get to hear your recordings. Hope you are well!!!!
What an honor and pleasure to meet Jimmy Clanton yesterday at the Keystone Record Club Show in Pennsylvania yesterday (Sunday, 9/8/19) and what a precious Executive Associate Sandy Weeks is! Looking forward to dining with you soon, Donna Halliday & Ron Smith
Thank you for your kind words Donna!
In 1962 I was 13 and I just knew that you were going to marry me. Then I heard that you had married someone else and it broke my heart.
Lucky girl.
Thank you Jimmy for all the beautiful music you have blessed me with. I never in my wildest dreams thought the day would come where I could talk to you and see your life unfold in front of my eyes. I live your music your life things going on in your life and your Preaching. I’m so blessed to have you in my life. Thanks Jimmy your number 1 fan Glenda
Hi Jimmy! Give me a call at 985-685-0352 at my home address in Slidell, Louisiana about the up-coming Mardi Gras (Feb. 25,2020 ) . My name is Thomas A. Juhas, very good friend of your co-writer on your hit song “JUST A DREAM” , Cosimo Matassa of New Orleans, Louisiana. I am a 72 year old U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN of the Viet Nam Area. It would be great to talk to you!!!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a “HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ for your 81st Birthday! My name is Thomas A. Juhas, 72 years old, a U.S. AIR FORCE VETERAN of the Viet Nam Area and a resident of Slidell, Louisiana for the past 41 years. My wife , Joy, and I have been married for 47 years and have 4 beautiful girls ( youngest is 45 years old). My sister, Mary, married John Matassa,son of Cosimo Matassa. Cosimo co-wrote , with you, your big hit song ” JUST A DREAM” and had a recording studio in New Orleans. I was a very close friend of Cosimo Matassa until he passed away a few years ago. I would like to invite you and your wife to NEW ORLEANS to spend some time with me and my wife in Slidell ( 25 miles from NEW ORLEANS) for the up-coming MARDI GRAS ( Feb. 25,2020). I have many of your records and play them all the time!!! Give me a call at home (985-643-7823). IT WOULD BE GREAT TO TALK WITH YOU!!! 9/2/2019
Jimmy,
Good evening. It’s Tim Cardascia. I’m the son of Pete and Mary Lou. We now live in CA and were sitting in a Pizza Factory restaurant and just hear your song “Venus in Blue Jeans” on Sirius XM.
Hope you are well. If you don’t remember me, that’s ok, I know you meet a lot of people.
God Bless You, Tim Cardascia
Cardcomm@gmail.com
JIMMY, YOU ARE STILL ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMERS THAT MY HUSBAND, WAYNE, AND I HAVE ENJOYED SINCE WE WERE IN OUR 20’S, YOUR SONGS HAVE A QUALITY THAT IS NOT FOUND IN OTHER SONGS AND THEY ALWAYS HAVE A POSITIVE MESSAGE TO GIVE TO US. I AM HAPPY THAT YOU AND YOUR WIFE HAVE BEEN HAPPILY MARRIED FOR QUITE A FEW
YEARS, WE TOO HAVE BEEN HAPPILY MARRIED FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS (53 TO BE EXACT) ON OCTOBER 15, 2019.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR MANY HOURS OF ENJOYABLE MUSIC!
Jerry Clanton who lives in Mobile is my cousin!
We have all aged but your music will never grow old ! Loves it then, love it now and always will
love your singing im related to the clantons from la
I was just o your page, Awesome, I’ll well be your fan for ever ,I seen you, once ,you were awesome, hope to see & hear you again, Long time Fan, 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼👑👑👑👑👑👑🎼🎼🎼❤️💕🌻😘
God certainly blessed you with a beautiful voice, and I have enjoyed listening to you since Go Jimmy Go. I loved your performance when you sang, my favorite Venus in Blue Jeans to your wife. It really touched my heart when you did that. Keep singing Jimmy, and we’ll keep on listening! To me, you are Just A Dream, and I hope all is well with Charlene.
Julianne
Jimmy, thank you for making my teenage years really great and I loved all your recordings. I think I still have Go, Jimmy, Go on 45 from when it was recorded. Did you ever go on tour with Dick Clark, Bobby Rydell, and Johnny and the Hurricanes? I saw them in Charleston, SC in 1961 and I thought you were there also. Long time, memory fades with age.
I toured with the Dick Clark Caravan many times.
I was on several of Dick Clark’s Caravan of Stars tours all over the US.
“If I” is my favorite song of yours.
Thank you all for your comments…I have read every one of them…I luv and appreciate my fans. Thank you for taking the time to come to my website and leaving comments!!!!
You are a true blessing! I used to wait and wait for the radio to play “Venus is Blue Jeans” and how wonderful it was to be where there was a jukebox, my dad would give me money to play it and of course your song was what I would look for! I was 8 years old when it came out and this song is still one of my most favorites.
Thank you for the music 🙂
I was born in Baton Rouge in 1955 and my mother always told me every time we would see you on tv that you used to babysit me…..thanks for the music
I was in the Air Force in the 50,s. My all time song was just a dream. Even now. I remember seeing ( I think) you in New Orleans. Made my day .i still listen to your songs.nothing wrong reminising about the good times. By the way , I’m 79.” Thank you for the memories.
Jimmy, I still love to hear you sing. It takes me back to my younger years as a teenager with such fond memories. I sing Venus in Blue Jeans to my wife who was my High School Sweet Hart back in 1963 and she really is everything I hoped she’d be, a teenage Goddess from above and she belongs to me.
Thanks for all your songs my friend, Bobby Adams
Love your songs!! I have all of them on my music list!! Oh what memories ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thanks 😊
I have always enjoy your music. I still play the golden oldies and watch PBS with the music I have loved. American Band Stand is what I use to watch to learn to dance and sing the songs. I have never like hard rock and all the crap that goes with. So good of you to be still singing your songs.
Thank you from the bottom of heart for the music you and everyone in your era played. Still Venus in Blue Jeans is my favorite.
Hello Jimmy C.
Its been awhile but I decided to at least check the website. See you’ve been going to Asia and Are going to Italy soon. You might remember I told you years ago to explore that type of venue. Please check or have booking check the great oldies venues in France and the Nederlands. I played France four times before I had to quit. I simply got too old to go. But we all know that you can Go Jimmy Go!
Best to ya buddy!
Hi Jimmy,
Enjoy your music. Rosanne introduced me to your music. We ran around for a few years. She went with us to Mexico in fall of 2016.
She’s a nice lady. I did some home repairs for her. She was with my wife Victoria running around.
Take care
My teen idol
Hi Jimmy, I can’t believe you have a website. I’ve always enjoyed your music as a teenager & I still do. The music of today is pitiful, can’t understand the words, the singers use bad words, you can’t dance to it. I tell my grandchildren if you can’t sing or dance to it, it’s not music only trash.
I notice your shows are only in Italy. I wished more of the doo-whop music of our era would come here to the US. The memories we seniors have of those wonderful days. Thanks Jimmy & May God bless you always.
Maria
I only have one show in Italy on August 8th. I will be performing on Long Island on April 6th, in Pittsburgh on October 26th. I have been performing all over the US from shows in Florida to shows in California. There are Doo Wop Shows all over the US all the time.
GREAT WEBSITE, GLAD I FOUND IT.
Welcome Sam!
I have just discovered that you are still here. I am 6 years younger than you. When you were a young teenidol I was a teenager and loved your songs and you were a good looking young man then and you are still good looking at your age now. I grew up listening to Rock N Roll music. Later in life I got hooked on country music and line dancing. There will never be good music like it was when I was a teen and a few years later. It takes me way back when I listen to the music of yesteryear. I think I am crushing all over again on your type music. You sound the same as you did years ago. I am so glad that you have a voice for our Lord Jesus. You are a very respected person. So don’t let anyone kill that spirit that you have.
Mr. Jimmy, I am wondering if you are still in the Louisiana area, and still preaching? My dad is/was a friend of yours ( it’s been probably over 20yrs since he last seen you, he didn’t get out much), Vietnam Vet ,and is terminally ill now. It would be a great honor if maybe you could visit him and pray together.
I grew up listening to your music as my dads prize collections of memories , and Roland, and Art Sir Van , the Jokers, Jerry Burns, Dr. John, ect. What beautiful voices you all have , was blessed to hear you all live ( just not from back in the day)
Thanks 🙏
My email address is attached privately to this post, if you could contact me please.
always enjoyed your music
Been listening to you since I was 17 now 72 never got too see u in person
Back in the mid 60’s I was a road mgr. for a traveling show produced by a man in Pittsburgh PA. who’s name I forgot! There was you, Dee Dee Sharp,Ronnie Cochrane from Pittsburgh PA. & a musical group named Tim & The Galaxies. I just ran across the schedule from that tour after all those yrs! You were living in Houston TX. then on Rariton St.
Just had to share. Are you still singing? Peace & love,
Richard Petrovic, Gilbert AZ
ABSOLUTELY STILL PERFORMING ALL OVER THE US AND THE WORLD..!!!
Yes I am all over the world…look under EVENTS on my website homepage here.
Just wanted to let you know how much I have always enjoyed you music! Saw you perform in Fla and really loved the show! Thanks for all the good years! Hope to see you again!
Benn a Jimmy Clanton fan since her first released “Just a Dream”…There are not many “teen idols” I fancied during their time slot of fame, but I liked like Elvis, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles. I was born to music in the mid-50’d when doo-wop was the sound, and it was the best of them al! Buddy Holly was OK, because he was there in the beginning of good sounds, not so much because of hi talent.
Got into Motown in the early 60’s, went into into soul also. That’s about it!.
Mr Clanton, good afternoon. I am a 70 year old from NY. I have always enjoyed your music. Venus in Blue Jeans is still played a few times a month as well as Just a dream. You are a Great Talent and those songs still sound so Fresh , like it was recorded yesterday. Your Music lives on, un like the garbage that s recorded today. God Bless you . I hope you come to the NY NJ area soon. As I stated earlier , I play your songs many times a month. My Best , Frank Allegro Tappan NY
Love you’re music. Enjoyed seeing you last night at Cerritos.
Enjoyed last nights show at Cerritos.
Love your music, Jimmy. Keep up what you were put on earth to do.
Conrad Hartz
Beaufort, SC
I looked you up tonight as I was looking back on some memorable times as a teen. You and your band played at the Pier in Galveston which in those days was so very different from today’s concerts. Yours was my first “concert” and I loved your music. My “claim to fame” was getting to dance with your brother Ike. The audience was in a big circle around you and each of you chose several of us to dance with for a few seconds. Needless to say I was in heaven…and yes I did finally wash the hand he grabbed. Good memories. Great songs. Thank you.
Thank you Carolyn, for this website.
Love the Guestbook
Hi Everybody
AGAIN, THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH FOR THE KIND COMMENTS..!!!,,YOU ALL ARE A TRUE BLESSING…!!!..LUV, JIMMY….
HAVING TROUBLE RESPONDING, GANG…Bear with me.!!!
Love the guestbook!
Love having the Guestbook!
We love having the guestbook and Jimmy has read every comment!
So happy you have a guestbook to sign and let you know how much you mean to us.
Jimmy, I am now almost 79 years old and have very fond memories of hearing you at places like the Moonloght Inn and Carousel. You have had a fantastic career since then and have performed in many large,grand and famous venues. But for me, none of those can compare to the atmosphere that was present in those old Louisiana juke joints. I felt like I was a part of your performance in those close surroundings. Thank you for all that you do.
thank you..!!!
Jimmy….you are one of the greatest from that era. What a wonderful time (Circa 1959) to be a teenager….my god it was GREAT!!! Now….I’m an old man of 74 just wishing it was 1958 all over again?? Boy….do I wish !!!!!!
God bless you Jimmy. You made my day many times over the years.
Robert “Rudi” Pierotti Boise, Idaho (Formerly from Boston.)
Jimmy, I have loved your music since I was 12 years old and am very thankful I found your Facebook page & your songs on You Tube. Very thankful to find Jesus changed your heart and life those many years ago so we will spend eternity together when God calls us home.
Your songs bring back so many happy memories of when I was younger. You are a blessing to my life. I wish I could have seen you perform in person, but that will have to wait until heaven.
God bless you and yours.
I’m a fan, as was my mom. She had your album…I always remember your red and white outfit and blue background. In the early 70s mom give me the album and I played it alot. I was born Feb of 1958, I’m betting that my mom almost wore out the record…because the song “Just a dream” is my favorite. I am so glad you are still doing shows. Thanks for the wonderful music. Connie
God Bless you had been at the church I go to. A long time ago besides that my sister always dragged me to see you when ever she can boy my knees were really bruised at times 😊
When I was a teenager I listened to JUST A DREAM over and over. Your pics on my wall. Well I could DREAM too. Ha. I’m delighted to see how your life has turned out.
Venus in Blue Jean has ALWAYS been my favorite song, and will get me on the dance floor (or onto my kitchen floor) faster than anything.
Best wishes to you for good health and happiness.
Hi Jimmy,
I just heard you singing “Go Jimmy Go” on the MC music channel for ‘solid gold oldies. It sure brought back memories. I wanted to see if I could find out what you were up to these days. So good to see that it looks like you are still performing. I was a teenager back in the 60’s and I’ll always remember those days and musicians like you. So many wonderful memories! God bless you and your music for being a part of my youth. Every time I hear those old 60’s song, it brings me back to those days and I feel like a 16 year old girl again. Thanks for being part of the reason for that!!
Your music brings back so many memories….I’m hooked on satellite radio…50s on 5…
In Pahrump, Nevada
Hello to all the Jimmy Clanton fans.
Another hello to Jimmy.
Hello Jimmy, the San Antonio show sure looked like a lot of fun. Wish I could have been there.
Thank you!
Jimmy. your music has always been wonderful. I have been a fan since 1958 and will be till the Lord calls me home ! God bless you my friend .
Darn I just read the up coming shows. I grew up in Schenectady and it would have been a dream come true to see you there. Moved to Florida years ago.
As a teenager my bedroom walls were covered with your pictures. I enjoyed all of your music and had it all. You were my very favorite teen idol. Now at 72 I still enjoy it. Rock on my friend.
Hi Jimmy, I love your songs and have been a fan since the 50’s. You still look and sound fantastic! I live in Delaware and was wondering if you will be in the area anytime soon, either doing a concert or ministering?
A belated Happy Birthday!
God Bless You,
Norma
Norma, At this point, I am ministering on Facebook on the “Jimmy Clanton Ministry” page.
Happy Birthday Jimmy !!! God Bless You, and your ministries !! Huge fan…just saw your last west coast performance in San Bernardino…
Don’t forget to focus on your book….what a great story you have to tell…
Love, Al, and Peggy Wells
Jimmy, It was so great to see and hear you this past Saturday August 18, 2018 in San Bernardino. I was there with two friends from Downey CA, Frank and David Williams. Your songs will live forever! I only wish we could have talked more, and that I would have bought more of your music and photos. I heard you say you would be retiring soon. In looking at the crowd near your “meet and greet” table, I think you could do another West Coast Show, and really entertain even more fans. Your music and movies are one of a kind. They take us back to a very different America than what we have today. May all of these memories always be cherished, by people from all generations, and from all over the world. Thank You, Jimmy Clanton. And I hope to see and hear you again, very soon!
Hi Jimmy,
You and your music meant so much growing up in the late ’50’s and 1960’s. For some reason
“If I” touched my soul and it means so much to me.
We saw you at an Affordable Music Productions’ show in Upland, CA, I believe it was two years ago.
You were in the High School lobby signing records and just talking before the show began and I was
able to meet you, get a hug and speak with the sweet person (your wife?) who was handling purchases.
We were able to see you on 8/18/18 at California Theatre in San Bernardino, CA. You were, as always, the consumate perforrmer. I wish that I had been able to see your more times over the years but the two shows will be treasured in my memories. May God continue to bless you and I will look up your Ministry’s site. Thank you for your Faith – I’ll see you in Heaven.
Jimmy, you got me through the ups and downs of being a teenager! I am 70 now and I still love listening to your music and yes, even imagining that every song you sang was meant especially for that lovestruck teenage girl with a ponytail and bluejeans dreaming of you every night! Thanks for the memories!
Hi Jimmy,
If only you knew what your concert in the small town
of Coshocton Ohio meant to me back in 1958.
I was 14 and lived a block from the National Guard
Armory where you played. You signed an autograph
for me on a crumpled half piece of school notebook paper that I must have had in my pocket and guess what? I still have it! My favorite song of yours is
Just A Dream. I still him it to myself sometimes.
Thank you for your songs and all the sweet memories
of the good old days which have become even sweeter
through the years.
Love, peace & bright blessings to you,
Susan
hi jimmy
this is a long time loyal fan…since the 1950,s.. now a senior wife mother ,grandmother and still loving my old time rock n roll music. Y you ask becauseof the great music people like you who gave it to us and my youth was so wonderful and music and my friends were thee most important part of my growing up..
i had pleasure of living in new jersey and proximity to new york and the great rock n roll alan freed brooklyn paramont show.. i still have 3 playbills wished i had saved them all!!.. i saw all you guys like live in person plus a movie… and NOW
while on a smaller scale i just got tickets 100 rows back but still a lot beeter then my brooklyn paramont seats we werre lucky to get in and while our seats were in the tipy top last balcony section we did not care we were still there.. i even had my cowbell which we kids loved to ring at the showa… my mom n aunt would dance in the aisle and the police just let them be i was too busy just watching you all perform and ring my bell had no time to dance…..
im sharing this with you because you also was very young. i have your movie with alan freed i have seveeral f his movies.. the only sad part is no one has actuall footages of the shows ii would love to relive thru an actual recoreded show see us all and hear the excitment..
well anyway i just wanted you to know i hope to see you at the show and my husband and i were lucky enough to get 2 meet n greet pre show tickets.. so i will be theer and hope to get a picture and autograg….. oh this part you should love to hear i have your KARAOKE version of your just a dream and i do sometimes try to sing it when i am out i love the ong i try my best and good b ad or not i enjoy it and to e thats as good as life can get.
see ya soon a true fan carolyn
Dear Jimmy, you are my favorite singer of all time and I love you more than Bobby!
Thank you.
Take Care Jimmy. I just turned 69 and have been listening to your songs since my early days. I’m a disabled US Combat Veteran due to two years in Vietnam but am still kicking.
Take care and I’ll keep listening.
Thanks for all the great music my friend…
Jimmy:
I remember your days as a deejay and program manager? at WHEX 1680 AM in Columbia Pennsylvania in the mid 1970’s.. I also recall Bob Brooks being one of the HEX deejays. I folllowed his career later while at WSBA in York and later at KJR in Seattle .
I ‘m writing now because I hope to get an answer to a question about the oldies novelty group Dicky Doo and the Dont’s. I remember you played one of their lesser hits Flip Top Box. Cute little ditty.
For some reason, I remember you said that Dicky Doo was really a Philadelphia architect named Richard A. Doo. I always enjoy great trivia and stashed that tidbit away in my brain.
However, Ive seen Wikipedia and other reference books say that Gerry Granahan was the lead member of the group.
Can you clarify your research or personal knowledge on this topic?
I hope you get to our area someday again while you are on tour.
Thanks very much.
Trivia buff and long time radio listener
Al Vandersloot
York PA
7/14/2018
When I was 14 I wrote you a letter. I love the song just a Dream. You sent me a signed autographed picture. I charrished it I’m now 72 and I still love your music. Of all the performers I wrote to you were the only one who responded with an autographed photo. Jus want to say thank you again. I k
Live in Ventura county now and I would love to attend a concert if you are ever near here.
Lynda nelson
Nelsonest1945@sbcglobal.net
Thanx for all the Memories! Play Vegas sometime! 💝🕊🌈🙏😊
I love all the wonderful comments you receive!
Love the ( Louisiana) song what a tribute to this great state.
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I bought the cd Back Where It All Began. It isn’t working. It says check cd. I have tried it in different CD players. But it want work. I would like to get another on to replace the defected one. Thank you.
Annette, Back Where it All Began is a DVD, not a CD.
Jimmy, I have loved you since I was 15. I loved your songs, your hair (lol) everything about you. I am so glad I found you again, I had lost you until I got in the computer world and figured out how to use it, and find people. I was so happy to find you and your site. Love your Ministry site, and often go to it for peace and to just to feel good and hear the word of God.
God Bless you, Susan
just wanted to say thank you for your music! just listened to a song, brought back some memories!! your music brought me through my teen years and have never forgotten…..may you be blessed with many more years of music! go Jimmy go!!🎵🎵🎶🎶🎺🎺
Hi Jim, You’ve always been one my favorite artist. Your music lives on in our hearts. Thank You, for the wonderful memories.
Thanks so much for the memories, my husband passed 16 months ago, we danced to your songs in the 1950;s and 1960’s. We lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and were teenagers at the time when we met you at what was called Danceland Bandstand. The teen dance places are no longer in Cedar Rapids, a real shame todays kids won’t have the memories we have.
Thanks again for your music.
Marian M. McNabb
Was listening to an oldies station on the radio, and “Venus in Blue Jeans” came on. Sang EVERY word to it and relished in the memories it brought back. Always loved your music, Jimmy. I saw you in concert a few times – mostly oldies shows. They just don’t make music like they used to, do they? Anyway, thanks for all the fond memories and good music.
Always thought he was the cutest and loved his music.
Hi Jimmy
Love your music I remember you from the 50’s my favorite Song” Just a Dream” and I still have your movie” Go Johnny Go ” I am trying to get my Family to take me in on the 18th of Aug 😊
Hope to see you in San Bernardino on August 18th. You can get tickets by phone at 1-888-718-4253 or online at affordablemusicproductions.com
Jimmy I love all your music your voice sounds the same today as it did back then. I’ve noticed many singers lose their original sound now that their older. It’s sad. I’m just so happy and proud to be one of your friends. Love you forever.
It is an honor to have met both you and Sandy and to be called your friends, God Bless !
Love the show in Pottstown. Thanks for coming
Just watched ” GO JOHNNY GO “. Am now watching ” TEENAGE MILLIONAIRE”. Go Jimmy Go !
IF YOU ARE EVER INTHE south ( Texas, Louisiana, Alabama I would like to see you in person. Grew up with rock and roll in the 50s’ and 60s.
Keith, Thank you for coming to my website. My only and last performance of my career in TEXAS will be in San Antonio on September 23rd at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. My last performance in Louisiana was in May 2017 in Baton Rouge. We made a DVD of that 2 hour show which is available in the store here on my website.
hello jimmy i’m an old fan from the 50’s just wanted to say hi and say i have always really liked your music and movies take care and keep on keeping on
Always wonderful music!
Hi Jimmy
I scrolled to read your fans comments. You deserve ever compliment posted. You truly are a gifted and amazing man. Your voice is so unique and beautiful but its not only your voice. You have given so many people happiness in your choices of songs, yes, but also in the lifestyle you choose to lead. I and I know all your fans respect you so much.
I love all your songs. They bring me back to a place of innocence and listening to beautiful love songs. Even our children wished they grew up in the late 50’s and early 60’s. How can anyone beat “A Letter To An Angel”!
May God keep blessing you and your loved ones.
Enjoy singing and entertaining your fans and when its time to relax, enjoy relaxing. You can say, a life well done, Jimmy Clanton. It was never Just A Dream. You lived it!
We will always be spinning your records.
Thank you Trish, for your kind comments. Looking forward to seeing you in Ontario, CA.
Just found out you are my 3rd Cousin! Loved your music in the 60’s now a follower of your website!
Thank you for coming to my website Marie…I have trouble keeping up with my first cousins.
Hi Jimmy,
Glad to see you are still going strong! Remember us from Lancaster, PA.
Gary and Ormonde Wilkinson
Thank you Gary and Ormonde. I am loving my life living back in Lancaster County.
Hello Mr. Clanton,
My name is Alex and I am one of your youngest and biggest fans. I have loved your music since I was thirteen years old. I was wondering if you would be willing to autograph two of the pictures I would like to purchase from your website. Also, I am really looking forward to seeing you perform at the Pottstown show on May 19th. Are you doing any meet and greets before or after the show? I would love to take a picture with you. May God Bless you and your family. Your friend, Alex
Alex, I responded to your message right after you wrote it, but we were having technical problems with my being able to comment on this page. I was hoping to meet you in Pottstown. I’m sorry I didn’t see you. Where do you live?
Love your songs.
Thank you for loving your fans as much as we love you.Thank you for taking your time to sign autographs for items on your website.love your friend Todd Stephens
Thank you Todd. Sandy said you had a nice conversation!
When Jimmy was in Baltimore during intermission he was so sweet and let pictures of him and I to be taken they are a treasure to me he has been my idol since I was fifteen my first forty five was just a dream I’m going to Pottstown in may hopefully will get my pictures signed judy
Looking forward to seeing you in Pottstown on May 19th, Judy! There will be plenty of time for pictures after the show!!!
My older sister and I saw and heard Jimmy perform
in our little town of Coshocton Ohio at the National
Guard Armory Building. I was lucky enough to get
his autograph and I still have that crumpled piece of paper to this day in my box of treasures. At the time
the concert was the most exciting thing I had ever
done in my life.
Thanks Jimmy Clanton for that wonderful memory
way back around 1958! 💕🙏💕
Thank you Susan!
I love your songs, but now they make me cry because they remind me of my first love
I had him to wear his hair like yours hanging in the middle of his eyes I am 71.
I married in1963 and I’m still married. God Bless You and Your Wife what a wonderful year 1962 I’ll never forget it. December 8 is my Birthday.
You are a Wonder one of a kind
Brenda
Thank you for coming to my website!
Thank you all for coming to my website and taking the time to leave a comment. I have read all of them although I may not have commented on each and everyone of them.
Jimmy, you have the most beautiful voice. I have always loved your songs.
Thank you so much
Thank you Penny!
Jimmy, you have the most beautiful voice. I have always loved your songs.
Thank you so muc
Hi Jimmy! . I’m so happy right now. I saw you in 1959!!!! Saw the picture of you in front of the theater. That was the best show! I’m saving all your records for my grandchildren. God Bless You!
Thank You for the warning about posting kids info,on FB!! And,so happy to realize who was posting it!!! I’m a longtime fan!!!! My Sirius is stuck on “50’s on 5” and Elvis Channels!!!!!!
Hi Jimmy, Just wanted to let you know what a big fan I am . I have always enjoyed your music but my greatest thrill came when I got to meet you in Ft. Pierce,Florida! My sister said she had to hold me back from coming on stage!! (Ha) Thanks for all the good years!!! Fran
Did you come and have a picture taken with me at the table after the concert?
Jimmy, my husband and I saw you on Larry’s Country Reunion American Graffiti several months ago and just bought the set of DVD’s so we can watch the shows over and over. We fell in “love” with you all over again. Bringing your wife out and the things you said about her were very touching. Thank you for being such an awesome performer. I pray your and your wife are still being blessed with a wonderful life. Allen & Brenda Barrett
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Always loved your records, Jimmy! Still listening to all the oldies! Brings back memories-,when you were introduced on American Bandstand. We have so many musical channels now. Still have my 45’s, my son laughs at it. Hope you are doing well. 🎼
P.S. my favorite song is go Jimmy go!
Have always enjoyed your music. It brings back great memories. Hope to see you in Pottstown, PA.
Thank you Penny!
Looking forward to performing in Pottstown. Hope to see you.
See you in Pottstown, Dennis!
Hey Jimmy – I just discovered (on YouTube https://youtu.be/JujnqvGd3KM ) that you recorded “Teardrops Make No Sound” (lyrics by me, music by Jimmy Krondes, published by Bourne Music ), I guess in the late 1960s? Anyway, I’m truly and deeply honored! “Venus in Blue Jeans” has always been one of my all-time favorite recordings!
Thank you Paul!
I love ‘Just a Dream’…I always have and still have my little 45 record….It’s sad that My turntable don’t work…I need to get a new one so I can hear it more often…It brings back some good memories and you were definitely one of my teenage idols as they call it…If you ever perform near me I want to go see you if I’m able..(back problems)…anyway, enjoyed hearing the songs again…Have a Blessed day! 🙂
Thank you for coming to my website and leaving a comment…while I may not comment on each one!!!…I read each and every one of them!!!…I love and appreciate my fans.
‘Venus In Blue jeans’ was one of my mum’s favourite songs.It is also still one of mine!You have sung so many great songs before and since.You are,in my opinion,sheer class!!!
Thank you so much!!!
Every time I play your CD, it makes me feel like I am back as a teenager again. I loved your songs then, and I love them now. Thank you for so many great memories.
Thank you…did you check out my new songs at the website store!
I have been a fan since the late 50’s. You always have been great. I hope we live a little longer
Thank you, Michael!
Loved your songs growing up, and I still do! You are an inspiration to everyone of your fans! You sure do dress nice!!! Love your suits!!! Thanks for all you do!!
I’m glad you like my suits!!!
Have been a fan forever. Saw you at The Rocket Room in D.C. back in the 60’s. Saw you again at The Hilton in Springfield Va. My friend and I came up to your room and knocked on the door (which we wasn’t suppose to do and can’t believe we did) and you were very nice to us. At least you didn’t slam the door on us. Lol Then the next night my Mother and I came to the Hilton again. Of course she had to say Beckie had your pictures all over her walls. Which all 4 walls in my bedroom were covered with you!! Oh too be young again! I still have your autograph. Thank for all the good memories! Love ya!! 💜😻💜
Thank you for being such a great and long time fan, Beckie!!!
I enjoy hearing your music. More importantly, I am fed,blessed and encouraged by the nuggets you post on Facebook.
Thank you for your kind words!
Jimmy, you are an inspiration for everyone. That voice is heavenly, the acting is truly fantastic. Such wonderful accomplishments. You are a true legend for all, who loves your music. Thank you Dear jimmy and may God continue blessing you. ❤🙏🎵
Thank you Romona!
Saw you a few years back in the Grand Casino Ballroom Show! Then personally met you in the hall and my daughter took a picture of you & I.
The next morning we visited at the hotel you stayed at, enjoyed chatting with you at the continental breakfast. Hope to see you in Minnesota again in the near future!
Thank you…I don’t have any plans to be back performing in Minnesota.
I remember being in basic training with you in Fort Leonard Wood 61&62. Seemed fun to know a celebrity. Watched a 60s special on PBS and remembered you. I guess you are still performing? If you want to say hello just email me back. It’s been a good 45 years 😊. James (Jim) Medley
Don’t have very much recollection of Ft. Leonard Wood and don’t intend to. But at least your remembrance proves I was there. I am still performing and am on Facebook. I don’t have access to the emails here.
An amazing career in music and still going strong, how many performers can make that claim to fame? Not only does Jimmy Clanton still sing great he looks great too. Was a heart throb to so many girls and women and still is. Cannot wait to see his show this spring in Pottstown along with the rest of the fabulous performers scheduled to appear. It’s going to be a night to remember and will certainly bring back memories of younger years gone by. A chance to be the teenager I once was decades back, at least for a few hours that is.
Thanks for putting smiles on millions of people’s faces Jimmy.
Donna Bruno
Toms River, NJ.
1/10/2018
Thank you for your sweet comments and thank you so much for planning on coming to see me and others perform in Pottstown on May 20th.
Hi Jimmy , I’ve been your fan since 1959. Have several of your records, still play them. I found you on Facebook almost 4 years ago. In the last 2 1/2 years I’ve been blessed to be at 8 of your shows . I’ve been blessed being able to hang out with you and Sandy . I plan on going to more of your shows in the future. BTW …, My middle grandson which is 23 , also loves LSU Football and Hillsong just like you .
Thank you for your loyal support of me and my ministry, Marilyn!
Hi Jimmy,
I’m a big fan of yours. I live right outside of Baton Rouge in Walker, La. I may be almost 72, but when I listen to your music I’m 16 again.
Blessings to you, Sandy & your family for a safe, healthy & happy New Year!!!
I sure hope you were able to be at my last one man show on the Baton Rouge HS stage last `May 2017. I will still perform in a limited number of multi act shows but doubt I’ll be performing in LA again.
I am a fan from way way back. Hope you and yours has a very happy and healthy 2018 new year. Bill
Thank you, Bill, and Best Wishes to you as well!
To Jimmy and Sandy, Wishing you both all the blessings and joys of Christmas. Have a happy and healthy 2018. Linda
Thank you, Linda, and thank you for being a fan all these years!
Hey Jimmy, do you remember playing at the Southern club in Opelousas, LA in the mid 50’s? My brother and I (Harry and Larry Johnson) used to follow you when you’d play in the area. There was also Johnny Hayes, Willie Landry, Mervin and Marlin Clay. Do you remember any of us. It looks like you are doing well. Your music brings back so many memories. God delivered me from depression at 28 and called me to preach shortly after and I pastored a church in Louisiana for 28 yrs. God bless you and take care my friend ~Harry Johnson
You probably came to see me at the Moonlight Inn, the Lighthouse on False River, the Bantam Club in Gonzales, the Carousel across the river and I can’t remember a lot of the others. That was a lifetime ago. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Hi Jimmy,
I am 69 years old and remember watching you on American Bandstand all those years ago. I have always loved your songs Just a Dream and Venus in Blue Jeans.
Years ago I watched a special-Rock and Roll Graffiti-I loved it but didn’t purchased it at the time. I have watched some of it on You Tube, but am now the proud owner of the whole set of DVD’s, and I love it.
I am a Christian, too, and so appreciated the comments that I heard you and so many of the other performers made about their faith. What would we ever do without Jesus or our faith in God? I don’t even want to think about it.
My mom watched American Bandstand as she puttered around our house, too, and she loved it when you were on and sang Just A Dream. My mom lives in Heaven now and I look forward to a joyous reunion with her and Daddy some day, as well as other loved ones.
I also wanted to mention your movie Go, Johnny Go. I recently watched that and it was really a good movie. I love Sandy Shepherd singing Heavenly Father. So beautiful.
Thank-you, Jimmy, for your sharing your talent with us. Please give my regards to your lovely wife. A good marriage is a true blessing from God. My husband and I have been married since 1969. We have 3 grown children and 3 awesome granddaughters, but I still feel like a teenager in my heart.
God bless you! Peggy Dudley-Aurora, Nebraska
Thank you for being a long time fan of mine. That was Sandy Stewart who was in the movie, “Go. Johnny, Go.” Thank you for your comment!
Hello Jimmy. …I saw you at the PNC Art Center…I believe it was two summers ago.. and I was over the moon to finally see you and hear you in person after loving you since my teens!! And I’m more in love with your songs and YOU then ever!!! I met you after the concert and was overwhelmed with your personality and kindness. You are a wonderful human being and the world is so blessed to have you in it! Please continue to share you beautiful voice with the world and hopefully in New Jersey again very soon!!
Thank you, I have been back in that area in Red Bank several times since that show at the PNC.
Howdy Jimmy, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your songs when I was growing up. I was a young and growing romantic and your songs brought me lots of consolation when it came to “young love” and discovering girls. I could also sing along with you and hold every note as you did. I have lost my voice so singing is more like Bob Dylan now, but I still try. I was pleased to see that another site said that you had a “religious conversion” (I despise that term)…that you got saved and found JESUS as I also have. Now make sure that JESUS knows you (Matt 7:21-23) as most Christians miss those verses. Some time when you are praying, I would love for you to pray (along with me) for Brian Wilson of the BeachBoys. He was a genius and his songs also resonated with me when I was in my late teens and early 20’s. May GOD richly bless you and your family and know that you, Eddie Cochran, Sam Cooke, and Fats Domino got me through some tough times as a young teenaged romantic. You had a tremendous impact on my love of music and my life. Oh, I also got to see you in person when you came to my hometown (Jacksonville, Florida) back in 1957 or 1958 when I was 13. I can’t recall all who were in the show as I only went to see you and sing along with you (I was way up high in the seats so nobody would hear me).
Always a fan, and proud to be a brother in CHRIST! Bill Tackett
Bill, thank you for being a fan of Jimmy’s and of his songs all through these years. The fact that he was a teen idol, was in his opinion, the gateway for God using Jimmy’s notoriety to spread the gospel once Jimmy at age almost 42 got saved. Jimmy has had 4 visitations from God, Himself and would preach to a washing machine if there were no one available because Jimmy Clanton is a walking talking Bible preacher/teacher. Jimmy lives with one foot in the Spirit Realm and constantly speaks Scripture. He has a Jimmy Clanton Ministry page on Facebook as well as having made himself available as an evangelist for different churches. In fact, Jimmy was in full time ministry for 14 years until he received a prophetic word telling him that God was going to take him back into the music business so that he could reach those in the marketplace. Rest assured that God knows who Jimmy Clanton is and I often say, “If Jimmy Clanton puts his foot in the Red Sea, it would part.” God Blesses Jimmy and those around him on a daily basis. Sandy Weeks, Executive Associate for Jimmy Clanton Enterprises
WOW MEMORIES OF YOU AND JUST A DREAM STILL STAYS WITH ME AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. AS A TEENAGER YOUR SONGS HELP ME THRU SOME PAINFUL BREAK UPS AND SHED SOME TEARS BUT YOU WERE MY IDOL; AND WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE..
Thank you. I hope everything worked out for you.
Jimmy, saw the rock’n’roll legends shows produced in the 1990’s for RFD-TV by Larry Black this fall. Was transported back to my little girl days. Was only in grade school during the late 50’s/early 60’s but looooved the music even at those early ages. Many tears came down my cheeks during those evenings watching all you guys on RFD. I just wish I had saved all those teen magazines with your pictures & stories in them that I once had. I remember watching your movies back then, too. So many memories of great times long past. You have maintained your good looks and smooth style all these years. And what gentleman still today. Thanks for the trip back in time. A true fan, Chris Hobrock
Thank you for your kind words.
I was too young to remember you music, I only remember Venus in blue jeans , you have a beautiful voice I can’t stop listening to you
Hi Jimmy. I’m a big fan for as long as I can remember. Love your songs and hope that you will keep singing for us as long as you want to! God speed my friend!
I just thought about you after many years. I Googled you and was surprised to find your website. I live in California now but from new Orleans. So happy to see you are still entertaining. I am about you age, but when I was 16 I over you and was quite a fan.
Jimmy, I saw you last night at the Michael Pryor’s show in Emmittsburg Md. Nov. 4th, I sure enjoyed seeing you and listing to your music, brought back good memories. Any chance that you will be coming back to this area any time soon?
Well I’m glad you found me.
One of the greatest vocalist of all time. I’m playing your music in the back ground from Jimmy’s Greatest Hits.
Thank you!!!
I have enjoyed your records for years. Yes, I still have mine.
Love your music. You’re as good as ever and just as handsome
Have always loved girls in ‘blue jeans’ and your song helped state that love outright. The night I met the woman I have spent the last 34 years with, she was wearing blue jeans. Also, I was a trumpet player in school and one of the 1st rock and roll records I learned to play was “Venus in Blue Jeans”. I always thought that the B-side “Highway Bound” should have been an A-side release of its own and I played it to death along with “Venus” Saw you awhile back on a PBS special and you were still fantastic. Thanks for the early rock and roll memories. I have always been a huge record collector, at one time I had over 3500 singles. A divorce soon divested me of my collection.
Jimmy, my husband and I just watched you on “Country Family Reunion”. It was wonderful to see some of the acts from my youth. I really enjoyed you singing on this program and was especially touched when you brought your wife out during “Venus in Blue Jeans”. You could see how much you loved her and also that God is important in your life. I realize that the program was filmed several years ago but you are still looking and sounding great. Best wishes.
Mr. Clanton,
It was wonderful to actually see you in person during Breakfast at the Ramada in Cumberland, MD. this morning. You were very busy with a group of Lady fans! I did want to meet you and shake your hand, but didn’t want to intrude! I’ve been a fan since I was 10 years old. Loved those songs of yours and still do….Good luck to you and I hope our paths will cross again!
God bless and “Go Jimmy Go”!
Rick
PS I was the one walking around the hotel with the black Great Dane!
Rick, you should have introduced yourself and rescued me. I had been admiring your dog as you had walked it out by the RR tracks. We all talked about what a beautiful dog you had.
Good morning. Looking forward to your upcoming shows!
I wasw a big an f your’s, a great entertainer. I would love to see you in concert but I am in Ohio. and never see you close to me.
Jimmy, I rediscovered you about 3 yrs ago on Facebook. I’m the Super fan since I was 5 yrs old who traveled from Okla to California in 2015 and to Baton Rouge this year to see and hear you, to talk with and hug you (maybe for the last time which breaks my heart). I am so happy to have a shared friendship with you and I love your soul. God bless you and Sandy and thanks for all the wonderful memories!
Linda, I am so appreciative of you traveling such distances to California to see me with this last time being to Baton Rouge. Thank you so much for your sacrifices and efforts to come and see me. I am humbled by people who do that. Who knows what God has planned for the future.
Jimmy,
I have been a fan since I was a young teen. At that time I never dreamed we would be friends on something called Facebook. You have had an amazing career, and stayed a good and humble person. So many famous people took the wrong road. Thanks for all of the beautiful music.
Bernice
Jimmy you are a wonderful performer. Thank you for all the memories.
When I was about 12 years old, I placed second in a “16 Magazine” essay contest about you. My prize was an autographed copy of “Jimmy’s Happy, Jimmy’s Blue,” which became my favorite album. I also saw you live at a concert that featured a variety of singers and musicians. I still enjoy listening to you and continue to appreciate your one-of-a-kind voice. It’s nice to know you have so many fans!
Thank you, Diane. Do you still have the album?
No, Jimmy, I don’t have the album, just the memories 🙂
Happy Birthday; 9/2, Great tunes, great entertainer and a great person. Still play my bass along with your tunes.
Thank you for the Birthday wish.
Friends on Facebook. I have absolutely loved your music since I was in high school. So very glad to see that you continue to perform and entertain audiences all over the area. If there is ever a plan to perform in Pittsburgh, PA, please let me know.
Thank you for all your comments. I appreciate all my fans and read all your comments.
Hi I wanted to thank you for being so kind to me I came to see you and Brenda lee in greenville s.c.you were at Howard Johnson”s. after the concert and you made them let me and my friend in and got us hot chocolate and you were so kind but Brenda lee was nasty to us I have never forgot you !!!and I do wish I could get to Branson to see you again. I have all your music !!and I know you are still a kind person with a good heart just hope you get this so you know you. LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON ME MY WHOLE LIFE. THANK YOU ANN !!! couchann@att.net
Thank you, Ann…I’m glad I had a positive influence on your life. I do not perform in Branson.
Undeniably believe that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be on the internet the easiest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get irked while people think about worries that they plainly don’t know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and also defined out the whole thing without having side-effects , people could take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks
Loved your music when I was young and still do. I have you on a couple of playlists.
I have been a fan since Just A Dream was first released and continue as a huge fan today. Am hoping to see you perform in concert one day soon. Just checked your website for dates but information provided says check back soon — and I will!
I am semi retired and only performing in select shows. I have DVDs of my shows which can be purchased in the store here on my website.
Jimmy Clanton, the memories of just hearing your name brings me back to a better time, may God bless you.
I remember my mom playing your record Go Jimmy Go. My mom’s maiden name was Clanton. She always said that you guys were related. She was from Shelbyville, TN. Never knew, if this was true, or something she wanted to be true. Always loved the song!!
Jimmy… it’s me Mike Zandman. I’m the kid who sang your songs in my Brooklyn apartment where my stage was my living no room and audience was my mom. I was 9 years old.. So now I’m 63 and I’m a local band in a 55’and over New Jersey Community. Well I found out that our Bass player use to back you up… his name is Jeffrey Sturman and he speaks proudly of playing with your Band… Anyways, thanks for being a founding member of Rock N Roll.
Jimmy
I have been a fan from the time your first song hit the NY airwaves, saw you at Allen Freed R&R Shows, you can still sing and great to hear you.
didn’t finish my comment I loved to hear you sing “Just a Dream!” If you ever play Las Vegas or anyplace around, please let me know. It would be wonderful to see you again!
Hoping all is well . Just listened to one of my favorite songs you sing so well…If I. All the best, Vic
Wow my first time on your page. You still look handsome.I saw you in Houston,Texas opening for your movie Teenage Millionaire, I also got your autograph. It was so exciting to see you and the movie, I was 15 then but I still have a great memory of seeing you in person. God Bless you.
You were my first teenage crush. “Just A Dream” was my favorite song. Saw you on American Bandstand. So glad to find you. Wondered what happened to you.
I was surprised and glad to run across a repost of yours on my Facebook page.
My Dad had been called to active standby duty during the Berlin crisis and we had to move to Leesville.
No way you could remember me and a bunch of other kids that met you at Ft. Polk, La back in 1962. We were at the swimming pool when you came there. It was a thrill for a 12 year old girl I will never forget.
Glad you are still in music.
Jimmy, I was working at a drugstore in Pasadena, TX when you came in and I will never forget how thrilled I was to meet you. That was when I was in HS
Jimmy, I’ve enjoyed your music for as far back as I can remember. Being born in ’57, I can remember songs from when I was 2-3 years old. God has blessed you with a great talent, and blessed us (your fans) with you. Thank you for sharing your life and music with us.
Thank you for your kind words, Chuck!
Saw you at the Dallas airport in 1960. My husband had served his time in the Army, we were heading back home to Lake Charles. If I remember correctly a guy with you was a Montelbano and had relatives in Lake Charles. You were performing in Crowley or Opelousas, and asked us to come see you, and we did! 😊 You invited us to visit you in your dressing room!!! For 4 years I had watched you on American Bandstand, from all over the country and I felt a little closer to home every time I saw you, I was so lonesome being away from home. Just wanted to thank you so much for that, and being so kind to us.
You have a lifetime fan in me!!
Thank you!
I am sure you have no recollection of meeting me and several of your other cousins, so I will introduce myself. I am one of many of your second cousins from Houma, Louisiana. My grandmother, Azalie Eymard Duet, was your Mother’s (Aunt Joyce as I recall) sister. we met when I was just a child at my grandparents home; then again when you gave a concert in Houma.
I have just returned from a visit to Houma to see my parents, who are now living in an Assisted Living facility. Paul Duet is my Daddy and will turn (God Willing!) 94 yrs. old on August 21 of this year. He is the only living sibling of Andre Jackson Duet and Azalie Eymard. Alzheimer’s has, infortunately, impaired some of his memory—-but it surprises me how much he remembers from his childhood! And he still recognizes his children and grandchildren and Great grandchildren (sometimes). He is a saint of a man and is loved dearly. God truly blessed us when He gave him to us as our father! My mother is 90 yrs. old and has health issues, as we all seem to have as we age. But her memory is still intact for the most part. Now if she would just wear her hearing aid we could have a better conversation!
My sister, Kathy, heard from a friend of hers about your farewell tour and had she known, all of us Duets would have shown up! Alas, you came and went. But if you have ANY PLANS of visiting the Tampa Bay area, I would so enjoy seeing you and listening to your wonderful voice that God has sooooo blessed you with.
You are a few years older than I. I am 67 and holding —-until November that is. I know that you are retired now but please keep your website up to date so that all of your relatives from bayou country and your fans from around the world can continue to follow your dream.
God is GOOD and perhaps we will meet again. If not now then when we all rejoice and go to Our Father!
My Our Lord continue to bless you and all of your family and hold you in the palm of His Hand!
Love and Prayers,
Carolyn Duet Tibbits
Over the past year I’ve gotten to meet and know many in the Duet side of my family. Carolyn, I’ve spent a lot of time in Houma in the past few years. I performed in my final one man concert in Baton Rouge in May and several of your relatives were in attendance. However, there are no plans to perform in Florida. Thanks for leaving a message.
I meet you on Greenville South Carolina in 1959 at Greenville Memorial Autorium I was a big fan then and still am
LOVE YOU JIMMY CLANTON, SINCE 1958. I WAS AN 8TH GRADER IN EL PASO TECH, EL PASO TEXAS. esther
LOVE YOU JIMMY CLANTON, SINCE 1958. I WAS AN 8TH GRADER IN EL PASO TECH, EL PASO TEXAS. esther
Jimmy
Just sittig here watching you on your PBS performance from Benedum Center ….. one of the
Best dvd i own….. you are by far the “Best of the Best “…… thank you for all your years of great entertaining….
Btw as you are from Baton Rouge do you remember E.K.Long Hospital
(no longer there) my daughter was born there…
Thanks So much jimmy for all the great songs!. I was just 9 when I first heard your “just a Dream” and its still one of my all time favorites. I’m so glad to find your site and see you’re still singing and entertaining! You songs will be around for a long long time to come!
Gary
I grew up listening to your music & learned to dance by it… In fact, my very 1st puppy love dance was done while your record played. I so miss those beautiful, sweet days of your music, young love & a more balanced loving world!
THANK YOU!!
Thank you all for coming to my website and leaving a comment. Please know that even if I have not left a comment under yours, I have read every message ya’ll have written…thank you for so many kind words. I really do appreciate the time you took to write them. Luv ya….Jimmy!!!
Thank you, Jimmy, for providing music that was a large part of the songbook of my youth! I saw you when I was a teenager when you were promoting a record at a store in the Baltimore area. My friend and I were there to see you, and the same friend saw you last year at a show and said you were still great! I live in northern Maryland, so we are practically neighbors! Wishing you many, many more happy, healthy years!!
Jimmy I so enjoyed seeing you at Hauppauge High School
Reliving a memory. from my teen years
I was 13 it was my Birthday and my neice to me to a Rock N Roll show
And you came down from the stage and gave me a kiss on the check for my birthday
thank you for making my birthday such a memory
If your ever appear around Tampa, FL please send me an email I will be there. One of my favorite singers ever. Thanks for the memories.
I’m your biggest fan. I got to meet you in Port Arthur, TX a few years ago. I thought you lived in Houston. I’ve had 3 eye surgeries in the past 6 months all in Houston and each time my husband and I were there, the only thing I liked about that city was the fact that you lived there.
I used to live in Houston but moved to southern Lancaster County Pennsylvania several years ago.
Just A Dream, have loved this song forever. From Franklin, Louisiana!!!
Jimmy, in the early 80’s you came to Butte,MT and played for a small group of us. I loved it and tonight I am playing a tape I bought at that meeting called Born Again. Every once in a while I play it. We had been recently saved and it was a good time of my life . Now it’s still good:)
😊 thank you
Cheryl
The song “Born Again” is on gospel my CD of the same name and can be purchased at the store on this website.
“Venus in Blue Jeans” – a great song sung by a great singer from the great days of.songs and music.Clearly sung and understandable lyrics.. I can’t understand ‘modern songs and music’ and why it is popular. I don’t know. Bring back the old days.
Thank you!
Mr. Clanton, as a child in the mid-sixties I heard you sing but, did not know who you really were until a day ago that I received and watched the movie Go Johnny Go did I realized who was the voice with the face. Thank you for your music. Dr. Zayas
Folks, I just got back from the 4 week trip to Louisiana to perform at my alma-mater Baton Rouge High School with benefits going to the BRHS radio stations. It was an extremely rewarding concert and the audience was fantastic!!!…the energy in that auditorium was exciting!!! Fans came from many different states: FL, TN, KY, NY, TX, OK, WA, KS, AL, MS, MN…I’ve probably left some out and 3 very determined came from Ontario, Canada!!! I appreciate the effort everyone made to come to my last concert where I am the main performer. I drove the whole 2975 miles so I’m going to kick back for awhile and go fishing!!! I will read and respond to your comments here. Thank you for coming to my million dollar website designed and maintained by Carolyn & Bill Otworth.
Always enjoyed his music. He was very popular in “our” day. The folks like him bring back the memories of a simpler time without a lot of complications. We can be grateful for that.
I grew up on your music Jimmy~! Still loving it~! A nd still love that million dollar smile~!
Can remember exactly where I was when I first heard Just A Dream. Such wonderful memories. Thank you so much.
Your Amazing Grace is just beautiful Jimmy I am going to have it played at my funeral (I am planning it now before I die) I am not going to die right now I am going to plan and pay for it because it is much cheaper to do so Everyone will love your rendition of Amazing Grace I love it
Sandy read me your post on Facebook…I am so glad you like my version of “Amazing Grace!” Thank you for coming to my webpage and leaving a comment!
Sorry I missed your concert last week in Baton Rouge. I remember you very well from our old Army days at Fort Polk. I had just come to LSU from Miss. when we were called up. The main thing I remember about you was performing to the company at Fort Polk. My wifes folks had come over for Thanksgivings and came to the base to hear you. At the time I thought things were bad but now I look fondly at those days and the good people we had. I don’t see many now and many passed away. I retired from LSU in 2000 and live most of the year at Denham Springs where we flooded in August but have moved back in.
Thanks for all the memories and it was a privilege to have known you. Best regards;
Dr. Robert Mills Sgt. E5
Bob, I’m sorry we didn’t get to see one another while I was in Baton Rouge for those 10 days. Sorry about the flooding you had to deal with. I get to Louisiana a couple of times a year.
Jimmy:
My husband Tom and I were at the concert last night at Baton Rough High. To say it was wonderful is an understatement. We were sitting with Nan and she gave us a tour of the TV and radio stations before the start of the concert. I graduated from BRHS in 1967 and we are having our 50th class reunion next month and I will tell everyone about your great performance.
Those of us that are Baton Rouge natives are so proud of our home town super stars and you are at the top of the list. God bless you and your family and enjoy your retirement
Gretchen Oliver Berry.
Thank you for your kind words, Gretchen!!!
Enjoyed your Baton Rouge concert last night and the privilege to meet you. What an amazing career. And like I said, who else that performed in the 50’s is still performing today? You are obviously a great music, voice and song writing talent. Enjoy your slower pace and may God bless you!
Steve, it was nice to meet you and Christi. Thank you for coming to the concert!
I was in love with you when I was a teenager. You were the cutest singer ever. The smile is one never to forget.
I saw you live outside of philly at a roller rink. Good luck to you and God bless.
i saw jimmy early in his career and never forgot his voice or his music.Next SS check i ordering his cd. i can.t believe its close to 60 years. USED TO DANCE WITH MY HUSBAND UNTIL HIS PASSING AFTER 54 YEARS AND AND HE WOULD SING; My venus in blue jeans. Will keep looking to see if you ever get near Binghamton new york in concert. What coincidence i found JIMMY’S while he is peeforming tonight at this tme in Louisiana.
Looking forward to the show tonight. I know it will be wonderful. Hoping to get the opportunity to meet you. I would like after you are back home, to develop a growing friendship. Just two Louisiana boys getting to know each other.
Michael Morris.
Hallo, good music is Always enjoiable. Thanks.
Lilli
Just a Dream! I so enjoyed you. Still do.
Had your picture on my bedroom wall as a young teenager. Saw you perform in Westbury Long Island. You introduced Roxanne as your Venus in Blue Jeans. How is she doing? How many years have you been married?
My husband & I just watch Go Johnny Go , I love your voice.
JImmy I saw you in Montgomery, Alabama in 1958 at a theater down town. I was 14 and had just returned from 4 years in Germany so you were the first star I had ever seen in person. Needless to say I was thrilled.
Keep on singin’.
Linda :))
I have loved your music from the beginning. Keep it going!
What a great and tremendous talent Jimmy is. Off stage his kindness and down-to-earth demeanor is real folks. I am proud to be in the same category of follow musicians. I do cherish his friendship.
Thank you my friend!!!
Keep rockin Jimmy. Lov Ya. Jerry G.
She reminded me of Susan Sommers from American Graffitti driving her Corvette
Went to High School with your wife went she went to Spring Branch High school an went to the same church you got married in. Saw a. Old DooWop an she was sitting in audience I think an you introduced her
Jimmy I want to thank you and Sandy for a wonderful interview last night. Your new cd is the best that anyone could ever do and you have hit a home run with it. I don’t think any one else could match the voice and the musical production on everyone of the eight tracks on that album. Congratulations my friend.
Thank you for the opportunity, Bud. It was a good time.
Jimmy And Sandy ,what a fantastic interview last night with Bud Francis ,on Good Time Oldies you left me speechless,i had chills and tears .My opinion ,this is your best cd EVER ,your voice is a true gift from God .Thank you ,love to you and Sandy .
Thank you Linda!
Jimmy, only a few words to jog your memory, but it has been so long ago: table tennis in the field house at LSU; dances at the Bantam Club in Gonzales/St.Amant;CYO. My name is Larry Fisher and my cousin Roger Melancon and I never missed your performances. You said once ” Fisher you’ve got to teach me to play ping pong “. I said I would if you would teach me to play guitar. But I think a little song called ” Just A Dream ” came along before it could happen. What an era to be young in!
WOW! Life has a way of taking us down different paths.
Really enjoyed the interview today. You and Sandy sounded really great. I have already bought the CD, but sounds really good when you talk about the songs. Looking forward to the show in Baton Rouge on May 20th. I know everyone will enjoy it. Love you.
Thank you Brenda. Which song is your favorite? See you May 20th at my final one man show of my career at Baton Rouge High School. For any of you who do not have tickets yet as Brenda does, tickets are available at tix.com and put in Jimmy Clanton. See ya’ll there! Right Brenda!
I ENJOYED LISTENING TO THE RADIO SHOW AND LOVE THE SONGS.
Hello Jimmy,
This is a slightly weird request but please bear with me:
As a child of the early rock and roll era, I enjoyed your music greatly,
As a Marine in the early 60’s, I served on Okinawa with a guy from N.O, named Boudreau. Sorry but after 50 years his first name escapes me.
He claimed that he was related to you or it may have been that his parents took you into their care for a time.
I don’t know if this is true but if so, I would like to know if “Boudreau” is doing OK.
Thanks for your memories and ROCK ON!!
Regards,
Brian J. Barry
Jimmy Clanton, that picture I used to have of you, my mother, Josie, and aunt Mary has fascinated me for years! Oh that I could find it to have you sign it for me. I used to think what a down to earth person he must have been to come to the humble home of a friend’s cousin during the peak of his success! And low and behold, I got a chance to meet you! And in person, you were just as I imagined you might be…totally without pretense or guile. Thanks for being so kind to my husband and me. I did not remember your career per se except from old stories. I learned more from Sandy and the FB posts. I love history and reading and appreciate those who made an impact in the lives of those I love! I had no idea about all your achievements! God Bless! Thanks again! I hope you never stop singing!
Thank you Mary Hope…looking forward to seeing you again in Baton Rouge on May 20th.
Hello Jimmy, I hope to see you in Baton Rouge
Looking forward to it, Harry!
He is awesome! Love all his songs!
I still love your music good good memories
HELLO JIMMY, DO YOU SIGN THE PHOTOS IN YOUR STORE? THANK YOU, PETER GORMAN.
Yes!
Huge fan here…right from the beginning.So glad to see you are still performing and sounding as great as ever!
Thank you!
Hi Jimmy–Will be at your concert in Baton
Rouge! Margaret Roberts D’ARMOND.
Remember I lived on Goodwood Ave. and was a good friend of Dianna who lived a couple doors down from you on Alden Ct.
Looking forward to seeing you and hearing you sing.
Hi Jimmy- will be at your concert in
Baton Rouge. Margaret Roberts
D’Armond. Remember I lived on
Goodwood Ave. and was a close
friend of Dianna who lived a couple of
Doors from you on Alden Ct. Looking
forward to seeing and hearing you sing.
Look forward to seeing you at the concert…I have a story about Dianna for way back when!
I have followed your career since I was born..you babysat me in Baton Rouge…good luck to you.
Thank you. I don’t remember baby sitting anyone. Hope I was a good babysitter!
..ONE OF MY FIRST ROCK&ROLL FAVORITES…SO GLAD YOUR STILL GOING STRONG…MAYBE GET TO SEE YOU IN CONCERT ONE DAY…gOD bLESS..
Looking forward to May 20, 2017!!
The show in Baton Rouge will be a memory you will NEVER forget! See you on May 20th.
Hello Jimmy, I’ve been a fan of yours for many years. Love your songs. I can still see you singing those songs in your movies. I especially want to let you know I received my CD copy soundtrack of your movie “Go Johnny Go”. It’s great!
Hopefully I’ll get to see you in B R. I’ve loved youvsince my YOUNG days. Danced to your music at the end of the world with the sweetie. Also fell asleep many many nights to your records.
Hope to see you at the concert in Baton Rouge. For tickets go to tix.com
Heard you live in Thibodaux, LA recently and planning to attend your concert in Baton Rouge on May 20th. My husband and I enjoyed the concert so very much. Honestly made me feel 18 all over again. Such a light hearted feeling hearing your music and in person even better. It had been a really long time since I had heard your songs and I was lifted so high I felt I could fly. What a fun time – You look great and I hope that you continue these for as long as you feel up to it. Hint: You make others feel wonderful and really young again – but always young at heart. God Bless You and your family Forever and a very Happy Easter also. From south Louisiana (Thibodaux)
Hope to see you at the Baton rouge concert…I am planning some very special things for my fans. Tickets are available at tix.com, click on but tickets, then put in Jimmy Clanton. This show will be the epitome of my career.
So glad to see you’re still performing. Will you be coming near Columbus, Ohio any time soon?
You are a wonderful performer. Good luck in all you do and thank you for all the memories.
Hello, Jimmy! Sylvia Salazar Monkres here your avid fan from Scottsdale, Arizona. I just love your style of singing, songs you sing, and the effortless, genuine and sincere way you share the music with your audience. Song are so dreamy and romantic or make one jump up and start dancing! You indeed continue to be a dynamic idol whose fans are older but “Forever Young”! Love movies “Go Johnny Go” & “Teen Millionaire” Looking forward to Baton Rouge concert. God Bless you. Sylvia S. Monkres
WOW!!! You’re coming all the way from AZ to my Baton Rouge show? I am so humbled that you would come that distance to see me. My fans just amaze me!
Hello Mr. Clanton. I just watched Go, Johnny, Go, which you were the star of. What a great classic Rock ‘N’ Roll movie! There is a scene where you are singing with a choir, where a very fair-haired young man is playing the organ. Is that by any chance a teenage Edgar Winter? It looks like it could be. Thanks, Kevin
Sir, I have no idea who most of the people were in that movie.
Hi Jimmy. My wife and I saw you a few years ago a Doo-Wop show at Wolf Trap, in Northern Virginia. You were the only performer to visit after the show and you gave my wife Joyce, who was one of your favorite fans in the 60s, a big hug. She still talks about. We also just heard on Pandora a song from your album “Born Again”. The song was “I’ll love you forever”. We love that type of Christian music and have sung in choirs and quarters for years.
We will be having our 50th wedding anniversary on October 14th, and wouldn’t it be great to see you in person. I know that is nearly impossible. It would be at a private pavilion at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. We have a beach house there. Ever been? Of course our place would be opened up to you and your family. My wife would probably pass out! Wouldn’t that be a surprise!! I saw your booking contact number but wanted to mention it to you personally.
Take care, stay healthy and hope to heard back.
It is possible to book me for a 50th anniversary party. I have done several. Call Sandy at 717-284-2724
Hi Jimmy. I doubt you will remember me at Stroheckers Glass Co,in Harrisburg Pa. We talked about your hit song Just a Dream. You were not performing at that time. I see you came roaring back,and still very popular.Good Luck and God Bless you and your friends. Rick Strohecker..
We lived in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area from 1972 thur 1977 I remember when Jimmy was a disc jockey at the Park City Mall . I ‘ve always loved his music.
I live in southern Lancaster County PA now!
good to hear from you. glad you r still performing. I was stationed w/u at ft. leonardwood
I remember it well!
Jimmy,
You have always been a favorite of mine! May God continue to Bless you & your health.
An adoring fan from back in the day!
Thank you Carolyn, I will have a new CD available in the store here in April.
What can I say from late fifties to now in a heartbeat and we’re here now
The name Jimmy Clanton registers just as strong today
Nice looking, good kid with great voice and non egoist style
Thanks for the music and memories, Jimmy
George Gero
Thank you George! BTW we do get to Quebec!
thank you, my friend..!!!
Jimmy, you are one of my all time favorite singers, can’t wait to see you in Cumberland, MD in March.
Looking forward to that show in Cumberland and being able to see many fans I haven’t been able to meet yet!!!
Looking forward to your concert in May at BRHS.
can’t wait to see all my hi school buddies…!!!
I was listening to “Music Choice” on cable early this morning and heard Venus in Blue Jeans. Good song. Glad to see your still going strong.
God has Blessed Me!
Hi, Jimmy!
Simply said……I love you and all the memories your songs have given me. Love your voice and your music style. I live in the S.F., Ca. bay area and would be so happy to see you come up our way.
We both are OLDIES but GOODIES. We are surely blessed to still be around and healthy.
God continue to bless you so you can bless us.
xo
33 swan st Schenectady ny 12307 apt 1r
Jimmy, I read Sandy Weeks comment about people not taking the trouble to come to concerts.I just attended the Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party in Clear Lake Iowa.There were 2000 people there from all over the US and the world.Wish you would come back.We would welcome you with open arms.
I would be glad to return to Clear Lake, Linda
Love your music you still sound great
You have always been my favorite singer. Got to meet you in Ft.Pierce,Fl a dream come true! Hope you get back that way! Thanks, Fran
thank you, Fran…!!!!..keep checking here for my concert dates…. semi retired, so not many more shows coming…if at all possible, you should come to my baton rouge show May 20th…. my LAST ONE MAN ”UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL ” SHOW., OF MY CAREER..!!!! OVER 2 HRS ON STAGE…!!!!…Will not be videoed, so come…!!!..you would not BE SORRY…!!!!..Go to tix.com for tickets…you would NEVER FORGET THAT SHOW…!!!!
Just watched Go Johnny Go on TCM and it was a magic carpet ride to past memories when Jimmy Clanton like Eddie Cochran and Richie Valens, and Elvis were all the thing. I can still see his photo in color where I taped it next to my mirror staring out at me each night I went to sleep. I think it was ” Teen ” magazine … that ran that full page photo.
Anyway thank you Jimmy Clanton for all your wonderful songs, and lyrics.
It was his as the girls said in the movie last night ” dreamy voice ” that made him one of the top teen idols of my teenage years.
This is in that Dick Clark Show and Bandstand era ” I remember watching him on those platforms as well. I just wanted to tell you how nice it was to listen ” Once Again ” to his voice, see his smile and remember that in that era the boys were gentlemen.
He had lots of songs but my favorites were Just A Dream, Venus in Blue Jeans, Go Jimmy Go and a Ship On A Stormy Sea. Even though I can’t find it online the one he sang in the movie * Go Johnny Go *, ” Once Again ” was beautiful, was this Jimmy’s song or did it belong to another artist like Sandy Stewart who was his love interest in this movie. I would love to find the lyrics for this one. Thanks for bringing back great memories of the 50-60’s
Thank you, Charlotte for such sweeeeeeet comments…!!!!!..luv, Jimmy….
love his music even now.clara
Thank you, Clara…!!!
Have always liked your songs. My favorite is Just a Dream.
Great voice. Followed you for 50 years!
Much appreciated, Linda…!!!!!
Hi Jimmy. I just finished watching go Johnny go. I wasn’t sure you were an actual singer but turns out you are. I was born in 1958 so your a little before my time but I love your voice, and music . The more I see go Johnny go the more I like it. I’m glad to hear your still performing and bringing joy to many of your fans. Good luck and God bless.
THANK YOU, DAVID…!!!!
Hi Jimmy, My name is Dick Bell and I live in Spanish Fort, Al. My dad was from Coffeeville, Al and used to tell me that my grandmother used to babysit you at the farm. Her name was Trula Bell and my dad’s name was Truman (Wuss). Don’t know if any of this was true or not, but it was nice to think it was. I have always enjoyed your music, and wish you the very best life has to offer!! Enjoy seeing you on PBS specials. Just finished watchin Go Johnny Go. Take care and have a terrific 2017!!
too long ago, so don’t remember..but thanks for stopping in here, my friend..!!!
Just watching Go Johnny Go. Love the music. Jimmy has always been one of my favorite singers. Brings back great memories!
Thank you, Nancy…very sweeeeeet of you,…..!!!!!
Just watched the movie go johnny go you were great loved it .
Thank you, juanita,,,,!!!!!
Watching, “Go Johnny Go”, on TCM. Love the music. My era. Use the title of one of your songs frequently. When cars speed past me, I say, “Go Jimmy Go”. Blessings to you. Still a fan,
Thank you!
I was about 13 when you appeared in Tampa, FL…You were the cutest lil’ thing I ever saw! You were “Just A Dream”…to me..& I was going to grow up and marry you! “Go Johnny Go” is now playing on TCM channel…Rock On!
WOW,,,, Thank you, Tera …you are sooooo very sweeeeeet lllll….luv, Jimmy….
Hi Jimmy,
Glad to see you are still Rockin!
Do you remember us from Lancaster PA 1976?
We lived in the same apt complex as Bernice and that is how we met you and Roxanne!
Please let us know if you get this.
Gary and Ormonde
There have been many changes in my life since then. Thank you for coming to my website.
YES, I GOT THIS, GARY…!!!!!
Jimmy I first heard your just a dream at a public pool in Allentown pa on the pa juke box my cousin who was older than me took me there I was about 12 or so and welcome to rock and roll later in my years a co worker who had served in Korea and Vietnam gave me your 45 he had, I just love that song it brings back so many memories of the simple years andnow here I am e mailing thanks from Orlando
Thank you for checking out my website and leaving a message.
Just heard Venus In Blue Jeans. ..
Brought back so many memories. ..
I hope they were good memories!
Merry Christmas! To you and all who are dear to your heart! With love and hugs
I’m thankful for your facebook with your uplifting words of inspiration and asking if there are any prayer requests. It’s nice seeing someone sharing happy posts on facebook! We need to share a positive msg on facebook as often as we are able to.
Thank you Sherri!!!
I still have your 45 ACE record -What Am I GONNA DO / IF I -I would love to have it autographed
You can send it to me at Jimmy Clanton, 409 Pencroft Drive South, Holtwood, PA 17532
I first heard Just a Dream when I was younger and the more I heard it the more I fell in love with music.
Thank you!
I still have the album that I got when I was 15 yrs old. Just a Dream was what you were to me. A dream of a singer and good looking. You were my crush. You were my love. And, you still are my favorite singer from that era. Love you. Betty
Thank you Betty!
Dear Jimmy your music has been a part of our love story for many years. We are married 48 years. We were thrilled to see you in Cerritos and hoping you make your way out here again. We love your music. We wish you a very blessed Christmas.
Your Friends in California
Richard and Diana Pine
Thank you!
did you have albums called Jimmy’s Red and Jimmy’s Blue? the albums were actually red and blue….i had on of those monster record players, radio, and 8 track stereos…cabinet style that took up one whole wall….so many memories. my homeplace is green county mississippi…….it’s one of those places that you can’t get there from here……i married Leslie Wallace. he was the guitar player for Potliquor in the early 70’s….baton rouge group…i’m sending you best wishes from way up here in Zachary, La…..well maybe not too far up……
lois wallace
Jimmy’s Happy, Jimmy’s Blue is available on CD here on my website in my store.
You made a lasting impression on me since I was 13 years old. You answered my letter. Jimmy, your smile lights ups a room and your songs melts our hearts. Just a Dream was just the beginning of a life time of songs you would sing. We love you and looking forward to seeing you in January in Thibodaux, La. Your nuggets help so many. Keep the Living Word of God moving. <3
Thank you Sybil. It was nice to see you in Houma.
Can’t wait to read your autobiography. ….
When will it be published?
Good question, Pa. See you in a few weeks!
A fan for many years…..lived in Port Allen, Louisiana all my life across the river from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Listening to your music brings back such good memories of the dances and friends from long ago……
Hope to see you at my show at Baton Rouge High School in Baton Rouge on May 20th. More information will be forthcoming. “Back Where It All Began.” Tickets available at tix.com or from Pal Productions Co. in Baton Rouge.
Just love all your songs always have always will
Anna, That’s very sweet of you to say!
Jimmy your voice just melts my heart. You are a fantastic man. Thanks for all the great songs.
Thank you Penny!
I have been a fan of yours for years,grew up listening to your songs..Love you…
Thank you for signing my Guestbook, Phyllis!
Fell in love with you at “Just a Dream” and still feel same way! Been many years but you are still going strong and I still love your music. May Goid bless you!
Thank you Carol!
Dear Jimmy, I will never forget the time I saw you sing in person. I was an immediate fan.
You are so talented: singing, writing songs, etc. & as a Minister; you help so many people.
I enjoy you ‘nuggets’ & they make me feel good too. Your smile is contagious.
Love your site.
Thank you Donna!
Love you Jimmy Can’t wait for you new CD!! Waiting for you autobiography 😍😍😘
Will finish recording this final CD in January 2017.
Great to see this page. Thanks for your music Jimmy and your voice is so special and unique! 🙂
Thank you for signing the Guestbook!
Hi Jimmy I love coming to this web sight to read all of the comments from other fans. You are truly loved and are a blessing to so many. Ill see you at the show coming up in Jan. also the one in May at your high school. Would not miss them. Because I think this will truly be your last performance in Louizzzzzana! Till then “KEEP ON ROCKING ” Your friend Judy
Judy, the show in Thibodaux on January 29th is also to benefit the law enforcement of Lafourche Parish and where could you possibly get tickets to see Jimmy Clanton in concert for $15.45. The May 20th show at the Baton Rouge HS will be my last show in Louisiana and possibly my last show as the single headline artist.
I have been enjoying your music for 58 to 59 years. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you Lanny!
Dear Mr. Clanton,
I became one of your most avid fans in 1958 when you appeared on American Bandstand and sang, “Just A Dream.” I realize this does not make me unique, but at the age of 10, you were the first love of my life. Prior to you, I was madly in love with Roy Rogers!
I am marking the days off my calendar for May 20, 2017. I will finally get to see you in person after 50 years of following your career and continuing to love your music. I have a request for your consideration – Would you dedicate the song, “Just A Dream” to the BRHS Class of 1966? We recently celebrated our 50th reunion and this dedication would continue to add memories to our Class. Many members of our class will be in attendance.
Sincerely,
Kathy BRHS 1966
Kathy, this is really funny (right up there with Roy Rogers) and for sure I will mention this from stage.
I was 14 when you started, but I remember you music, especially “Just A Dream” My late wife ( named Clanton,also) often wondered if you two were related. We lived in Many, La. You take care, Jimmy !
Love you and your music Big Jim!!!! Old rock n Roller is one of my favorites
Thank You Jimmy for the Wonderful Years of Your Great Music, “Another Sleepless Night” has been my Theme Song for many Years, Although All Your Songs are Great, Another Sleepless Night remains my favorite…
Holiday Blessings To You & Yours
Cat Morales
I had a little radio that i would hide under the blankets when mum and dad would argue (almoat every nite ) but i got to listen to couison brucie ,wolfman jack, tommy shannon and every detroit radio staion and I knew every song that came out for 56-64 when i left home (at14) and these really great music people saved my life out in the cold country and i would like to thank people just like Jim that helped me trough this hard time Wayne B
Loved seeing you in person in Florida. You need to come back!
Have scrapbook with pictures of you from 1959. Would like to send it to you
I would love to have your scrapbook. My address is Jimmy Clanton Enterprises, 409 Pencroft Drive South, Holtwood, PA 17532
Just A Dream brings me back to the good old days with my boyfriend
Hello Jimmy
Been a fan since I was 10 yrs old
I apologize for my miss spelling, I was saying you have real music, and I enjoy you emmincely!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Jimmy you were fabulous then and still fabulous now, real musuc❤❤❤❤❤❤
Love all your songs and music! Can’t wait to see you!
Hey! Been a fan for a looooong time. Love your music. Love you. Can’t wait for your next CD!
Jimmy ,i have loved your voice forever ,you know how to melt my heart ,with your beautiful
voice ,please keep writing ,and recording your music ,i do have a favorite ,Venus In Blue Jeans
but i love them all ,your voice a true gift from god .God Bless You.
the good old songs love it carol
Being from Louisiana and hearing and seeing a lot of this great guy, these “oldies” never get old……love to listen and recall great memories along with each song. Thanks again
Hi Jimmy, this Willie West, another vocalist from Raceland. I recorded at Cossimo’s in 1959.
I’m still singing and recording, too. I do R and B. God Bless, homeboy.
Rene’ Rice friend of Frank Shattuck from Alden Ct Baton Rouge, La
I always loved your songs! Time passing has changed a lot of things, but not my favorite singer!
Thank you, Jimmy, for the great music and for continuing to share it with all of your fans. We enjoy your music very much and listen to you on the radio, as well as, watch you on YouTube.com. Love your sound. Your enthusiasm shows through on every recording. Thank you so much!
I still have your first album. My favorite all time singer. Happy to see you doing so well.
Dear Jimmy I am a great fan for many years Hope to see you in concert God Bless you and your family From Antonio Caniano
I was a big fan back in the day but still vety much enjoy listening to your songs. Thank you.
Thanks for the joy and the memories! Be well !!
Thanks for letting us have lunch with you and spending a great time with us,we will never forget it
My mother has very fond memories of your songs. Her favorite song is “Just A Dream ”
My mother thinks you are still looking good!
She would really like to attend one of your performances. When will you be coming to
Arizona?
Hi Jimmy
We (Jeanet,Carolyn and Donna held the Berger reunion this year and our better half’s Butch and Clarence talking about our younger days and where your birthday came in with all of ours – none of us are getting any younger and I guess talking about the young days keeps us going so I decided to look you up and see how you are doing – it these are current photo’s of you – still the good looking guy with that sexy smile. I just wanted also to say Hi and if you are around the Austin area give us a shout out – we have retired and living in Butch hometown of Winchester, Texas – which is at the triangle of Giddings, LaGrange and Smithville (outside of Bastrop) I am glad you are doing well still love your voice and music
Loved Venus in Blue Jeans, Just a Dream and Go Jimmy Go. Those were great memories.
thank you for venus in blue jeans among others loved you on pbs
Hello: My big sister turns 70 the end of October….you were her teenage idol. We are having a party for her and are putting together a birthday video. Is there anyway you could record a 15 second video signing Happy Birthday to Kathy? Thank you sir.
Love hearing and seeing ANYTHING Jimmy Clanton. Have all your cd s. Looking foward to hearing your latest songs. Keep watching your face book page to see when I can buy it. God Bless!
Judy Le Normand
I am so glad to hear you are doing well. Your music was beautiful, sweet, and made us fall in love. So unlike the vulgar, crazy, insane stuff made today. God Bless.
Wow Jimmy Clanton, I just found out you were still around , and still performing, I really loved the song “Just a Dream”, so happy to hear I could request your friendship ❤️❤️
My older brothers & sisters liked your music, when I hear your song Just a Dream, I recall those days so long ago.
you were my idol when I was a teenager in the 50s you and Rickey Nelson were the best looking, I so wanted to look like you two lol but I turned out not too bad , thanks for the memories and God bless
I was blessed to have met Jimmy Clanton in Hawaii in the year 1959 or 60 and I thought he was so dreamy and a fabulous voice. So gifted. Thank you.
Well, just look at you!! Here I thought you had retired into private life never to be seen again!!!! What a joy and a pleasure to see this website!!
Thank you so much for your music! Indeed, it does take me back to all those year’s ago when we just kid’s, and, all of Life was ahead of us!!!
And, know that you are still a ‘star’ in my memories…and, today as well!!!!
Leah : )
Your music got my attention back in 1959. Your songs still make me smile!
Beverly N.
JIMMY I FEEL SO BAD AS SOON AS I SUBMITTED MY MESSAGE I REALIZED I PUT YOUR MOVIE TITLE AS GO JOHNNY GO HOW FOOLISH OF ME I KNOW ITS GO JIMMY GO…PLEASE FORGIVE MY MISTAKE…GOD. BLESS
The title of the movie was “Go, Johnny, Go” where I played the lead Johnny Melody. The title of my song is “Go, Jimmy, Go.”
I love Jimmy and all his gorgeous music! Please don’t ever stop!
It’s great to be friends with one of my favorite all time recording artist.
My Own True Love played for my 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversaries. Hoping to have it played in 22 more years at 75th
Great website Jimmy. I will be back for sure.
Again, Thank you for your comments. I hope you enjoy looking around my website.
Good morning Jimmy!! Ormonde and I send our best!!
Remember us from Lancaster, PA
It was so great to see you again sunday. Thank you for taking time to sit and talk for awhile. You are wonderful and will always be my favorite Venus in Blue Jeans
Liked every one of your songs.
Thank you
I am from the southern part of Louisiana. I have always loved your music and your golden voice. I am tickled pink to see and hear you again. I know God has led you to where you are today. Keep up the good work and my oh my how did a southern boy wind up in Pa? It sure gets might cold up there I bet. Well keep up the good work, we all love and appreciate your talent. God Bless and if you have a show near by or in Miss. I will surely be there.
Kathryn (Toddy) Arceneaux
I was going through my high school pictures from Baton Rouge High and found your picture. It brings back memories from my time in Baton Rouge and your music.
If you are ever playing in the Houston area I would love to see you. I remember the old times as I turn 75 today. I remember all the record hops and dancing to your music.
Thanks for the memories.
Bobby Braquet, Katy, Texas
Hi Jimmy, just got through listening to Rock and Roll Graffiti, gets better every time I listen. What a great event that was
Remembering the first time I heard him sing.
loved jimmy.still dol hope for good health for him and his family. god bless all of them
Peggy Mariani 31 W. Los Reales, Tucson Arizona. space 294 zipp 85756 this is a senior citizen park. keep on singing Jimmy. gives the world something nice when we need it so bad. Love You always. Peggy
Hi Jimmy
Was being nostagic today and looked up your site. Met you in 1960, spent some time at your home in Baton Rouge around Easter, Your brother Ike and you did a show that day, your family was just wonderful, I will never forget them. You were still in the service at the time. Saw your Dad several years ago, your Mom was in the hospital at the time. It was nice to visit with him and catch up on old times and memories. I know all have gone home now, but they are still in my heart. I still catch you on some of the PBS shows. You remind me a lot of your Dad with all the white hair. I am sure with all the fans you have you won’t remember me, but just wanted to wish you all gods blessings and hope you and your family are well.
Hugs and Love God Bless
Thank you all for leaving your comments. I don’t respond to all but as I’ve said before, I do read each and every one of them. I really love my fans. You are so special to me.
Saw you for the first time in person in Ft.Pierce Fla. You were so great and it was a pleasure to meet you! Hope you come back again.
I just ordered the pictures I wanted of you. My son PAUL MYERS put it on his PayPal because I didn’t know how to do that part. Three different poster type pictures. I already have a key chain of you, I use. Look up PAUL Myers on Facebook. He shows his Collector Trans-Am in shows, all over surrounding states, for charity causes. Also he is a Big STAR WARS fan since the 70s and has a collection like your lures, except we went overboard on buying. Now they are collectors Edition, worth a lot of money.. I know you don’t have a lot of time to be looking at so much Facebook. It really takes up a lot of my time when I should be doing other things, constructive. Your pictures will come to me in the mail under Paul’s name. Tell Sandy I got the ones I wanted. GOD, bless you all. Love Bev
Thank you for your comments Bev. You write as if I don’t know who you are but I do. Sandy is sending the pictures in your name since she knew who the pictures were for unless you wanted me to autograph them to Paul instead of you. Just kidding!
I first met you in 1958 or1959 at the National Guard Armory in Hammond, Louisiana. After you sang you talked with me and another girl for a little while. You were so gentle and kind, not rushing us off. You had just sang, JUST A DREAM. We each got a 45 record somehow, I can’t remember. We are friends on Facebook and I appreciate the time you have given all of us growing older, with you. Your music has been with me all of my life. I lost you for awhile, then I found you again. Forever, be happy and healthy, this I PRAY for you. I really like Sandy and how much she has done for you and she still raised a family. Such a kind lady and I told her she is so very smart, in a lot of ways. You truly have been blessed in your life and you learned so much, to help yourself. We are all SO proud of your Ministry and love of GOD. You will never know how you have inspired so many people and changed their wrong way of thinking. I have talked with a few of my friends about you. We all share our love for you, as a friend and helper of things you could never know about. Betty was so good to me sending CD AND pictures, going out of her way, to make me so happy. I had, had so much trouble with Amazon Prime, thinking that was the only way to get your memories. I bet she handled them, well, for selling so many of your things without permission. They actually made a lot of money from selling and it was wrong of them. It took me a whole day to get things straight with them. I don’t know, I haven’t checked to see if they are still trying to sell your music, but I will. A lot of people just did not know where to go to get your music and pictures. Now it is settled, thanks to pretty Sandy. I will let you go, just know I pray for you and others every night. Healthy or suck, I have a long list. I usually have to tell GOD, you remember the lady I saw today that she has both legs operated on? Just in case I forget their name, HE remembers. Now, I’m going to listen to another one of your songs. Love Bev
Love you Jimmy, fell in love with you when I was about 12, you were the first music that I started listening to. And just in the last few months decided to type your name in the search to see what came up, I was so surprised to see you, and see that you are doing well and still entertaining . God Bless you, and I will always love you. Susan
Thank you for leaving a comment!
Your website is fantastic. But everything you do is awesome. I love the photos I have to come back and buy some. Love you Jimmy
Thank you. My webmaster will appreciate your comment
about a fantastic website which this is!!!
Great songs always.Thanks Jimmy, carry on
Jimmy, I have always loved your sound. I am able to recognize you even when in another room.
Thank You for being there and letting us listen.
Jimmy, I have been a fan since back in the day. I met you and heard you give your testimony for Christ around 1988. Your story concerning how you came to know Jesus as your personal savior is inspiring and to me more memorable than your music. I hope you are doing well and that you continue to prosper.
My relationship with Christ is far more meaningful and everlasting than my music. I have a page on Facebook called Jimmy Clanton Ministry where I write Biblical nuggets of scriptural truths.
Hi Jimmy, How is your book coming along?
There has not been much progress on the book.
Hi Jimmy, Just wanted to say that I have been a fan for many, many years. Thank you for your music and for your smile it always cheers me up when I am feeling a bit down. Long may you continue to keep making music and your many fans happy. Take care buddy. Pete.
Mr. Clanton, thank you for the music with which you have filled and enriched my life. My five children, ages ranging from 43 to 52, are fans of yours as well (having been surrounded from birth in our home with your songs). It is still gives each of us great joy to listen to, and many times sing along with you, when we are gathered. Many blessings to you and yours.
Hi Jimmy!
I’m a long time listener, I’m 40 years old. When I was about 10 years old I heard “Just a Dream” on the radio and became an instant fan of yours. Shortly after that, I stumbled across a copy of Go Johnny Go and would watch it every day for the next couple years. I became obsessed with the music of your era and have been ever since. Do you have any good memories of filming that movie? So many great musicians were involved. Anyway, I just had to write and let you know how much joy you have brought to my life and inspired me to sing and write songs. I am working on my third album right now.
Thank you for everything!
-Brett
Thank you and I’m glad you have enjoyed “Go, Johnny, Go.” Contrary to what you see in the film, I did not see most of the musicians. Most of the filming of the performances was done in NY while the movie itself and the actors were in California.
Hi Jimmy
I still remember seeing you perform at the Sydney Stadium, all those years ago, and had a chance to meet you after the show, you are were the perfect southern gentleman.
So please to hear you are still performing,
best wishes always
Kate
Thank you for taking time to comment. I love my fans and I appreciate you all.
I love your songs and you Jimmy
Hi Jimmy: You were and are the greatest. Roberta from Boston
Tremendous talent,
Voice, looks, stage presence next to none.
You have a God given talent.
God bless you.
God bless America.
Thank you for your kind words!
Hi Jimmy, I’ve been a fan for awhile, since 1958. Still a fan all these years later. Keep us Entertained for many more years to come, <3
I am semi retired and doing a very limited number of shows!
Thank you,thank you!!
In the mid t0 late 50′ I was not yet a teenager, about 8 years. Music was and is my favorite form of entertainment. As a child that young, I always remember hearing of you and listening to your music. You were one of the very first singer I loved and your music. To this day, when I hear your songs or your name, I reminisce. So glad to have found you again. Thanks for all of the good memories and entertainment. A loyal fan. Gaylyn Meyer.
Thank you!
GOD IS MOVING! I just received 2 royalty checks and an invitation to do a music video on a CD that is over 3 years old. I love to hear you sing Angel Face , & Don’t you know. So enjoy your new friends.
Dear Jimmie,
I just stopped to listen to Just a Dream and also listened to Ole Rock n Roller for the first time. It was a great, catchy tune–one you could dance to, as they would say on the Dick Clark Show. I was hoping you could tell me if you are related to neighbors of mine from long ago, Mildred and Jasper Clanton who had a daughter named Karen. They lived in Oakland, CA and they moved to Portland, OR. in the early 60s. Karen talked a lot about you and the wonderful songs you sang.
Sincerely,
Joan Bailey
Test reply.
My name is Dave McColl, I have enjoyed your music. I really enjoyed hearing you sing Venus in Blue Jeans at the Pittsburgh theatre, and at the end of the song you introduced your wife of many years. I am 66 years old, and feel like you do, my Venus in Blue jeans has been in my life 32 years.
I enjoyed your music as a young kid while growing up in Detroit. I continue to listen and enjoy your wonderful music living in Florida. I finally am able to enjoy your music more often since owning my smart phone.
Each year, I travel from Florida to Arizona to see my family. I always think of you while passing through Louisiana.
Also, Congratulations on becoming a born again Christian and accepting Jesus Christ. Nothing is greater!
Take care good friend, and keep on playing and singing.
May God BLess you and your family.
Dave McColl
We were neighbors on Alden Court in old Goodwood (Baton Rouge). I was at Goodwood Elementary (4th, 5th, 6th grade). I had such a “crush” on the cute older brother on the street. I would rake the leaves in front yard just to see U (riding a bike, I think). Never saw U perform; unlucky for me it’s too late. U wrote a note on Birdie’s obituary; that brought back the memory.
Dianna Spring (Marks)
Dianna, I so remember this one incident. I was sitting on my porch one hot day and all of a sudden you were walking on our street toward Keed Ave. and you had on a one piece blue bathing suit. My first thought was, “there is no pool in our neighborhood so she can’t be going swimming.” To be honest, it never occurred to me that you might be trying to get my attention, because you did!
Jimmy
I felt so honored to meet you Cincinnati. You truly are a consummate entertainer. You sure haven’t lost you voice through the years. Keep on rocking darlin. You know your fans are here for you.
Hope to see you again sometime.
Irene
my father was a fan of yours he has one of your albums unfourtanetly my father passed away 3 yrs ago, everytime i see your album brings tears.your music was prety good even my 16 yr old likes it
I have always loved your music. But take time for you and enjoy it.
Jimmy: You are truly one of the very best singers of all time. I had some photos taken with you at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, Florida, last year. My family and I had a great time speaking with you. By the way, your hair is actually better than mine. Thank you for all of those great songs. All the very best to you! – Hugo Javier Concha, Esq. – http://www.ConchaLaw.com *** Check out my facebook photos at: Hugo Javier Concha
JImmy, My Grandfather owned “Landry’s Palladium” in Lafayette, La. I remember when you played there. My girlfriend and I were so excited when my father brought you over and introduced you to us. It was an extra special thing for 2 teenage girls that I will never forget. You still look and sound real good.
Hi Jimmy, can’t believe it will soon be a year since I met you. What a fun evening, and what fantastic memories! Thanks for all the music and entertainment, but I thank you even more for your wonderful ministry. I so look forward to your comments and “nuggets”. May Jesus hold you close, always, my brother in Christ.
Thank you for your comments…I have read each one of them! I have limited my performances on stage and trading them for performances with a fishing rod and reel. If you have never seen me perform in person, the next best thing is to purchase my “Farewell to the Bayou” DVD, which may very well be my final up close and personal one man show. It is 2 hours of Jimmy Clanton singing 19 or 20 songs.
The DVD, CDs and pictures are available here at the store on this website.
“Just a Dream” got me through my first broken heart in the late ’50s. Ditto for my second one. So great to hear it again. You’ve aged well, man. Hope to see you perform soon. Keep on keepin’ on.
My husband sings with The Devotions. He met you at The Theater at Westbury on Long Island. He enjoyed the preaching in your dressing room. We are Christians and also saw you at a church in our area, Faith in God’s Word. God bless you always.
Love your music. Saw you in Fort Lauderdale a few years ago at Parker Playhouse. Met you after the show outside at your table and bought your cd you were selling. Listen to it often. It would be wonderful if you could return to South Florida again. Unfortunately cannot travel up north. You are missed here.
Thank you. I would love to return to South Florida to perform.
STILL SOUNDING GREAT AFTER ALL THE YEARS.
I am so happy to see that you have your own web sight. I have always loved your music.🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵
Thanks for being inside my 8 transistor Silvertone radio sitting on my chest – late at night when I listened to WMGM 1040 (?) and WINS – 1010 Radio from New York. All those nights of a ‘coming-of-age’ adolescent with songs in his head, under his breath and loudly sung in the shower. “Go Jimmy, Go” was my second best favorite to “Just A Dream” which certainly came in first.
I remember those 8th grade dances in the gym when the snow was too deep for outside recess – we’d have a sock-hop for lunch, and most of us would forgo the lunch to get into the gymnasium for the dance and the heck with being able to stay awake in chemistry class when we were too weak with hunger to even pay attention to the teachers.
I blame you — and me —- both of us really, for all the good things that happened to me and all the girls I danced with — at least I blame you for being such an attraction to us – all of us – as teenagers who only wanted to get along with everyone. The world was soon to change; little did we know that the demon trumpets of war were about to call and cut our youthful days short.
Well, I’m retired now and finally got to “The Last Best Place” — Montana. The air is clear and doesn’t smog-burn my Agent Orange soaked lungs like SoCal did. I came here to die slower than livong in California was going to do to me. But you don’t need to hear all that – this is about you, and I’ll never forget all that you and your music meant to me, my friends and my children who cringe when I bring out my old records (I have you on MP3s, so don’t worry – they don’t have any scratches and clicks like the old 45s did/do).
Stay well as long as you can and my prayers are with you since you are sincerely one of my favorite memories. I hope that gives you a warm feeling – it does for me.
All the finest to you and yours,
jpv.
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Hi Jimmy,
Wonderful to see you perform & meet you! You really were on my “bucket list”!
Thanks for the music that helped me navigate the teen age years. I still love the sound of your voice and I still have crush on you at 70+.
What a delight to meet you and have my picture with you posted on facebook.
Thanks for coming to Pottstown!
Nancy
Love the song Venus in Blue Jeans.
Hi Jimmy! Just wanted you to know that you got me thru puberty & all its heartaches. Prior to you, it was Ricky Nelson (because my big sister wouldn’t let me pick Elvis) but once your sound hit my radio you knocked my socks off and sent me to heaven. Your name was all over my 7th grade notebook. I still get butterflies at the sound of your voice! Go Jimmy, Go!!
I was working for Ace Records when Jimmy Clanton recorded “Just A Dream” for Johnny Vincent Imbragulio.
Ann Wade Hart
WOW!!! How cool is that???? That is awesome!!!
Hi Jimmy, I saw the post about the tribute to Alan Freed.Is it true that “GO, Johnny, Go” was made in one week? Given that most of the cast hadn’t acted before, you all did an excellent job. Great movie, A classic!
Thank you to all of you who were kind enough to leave comments. I have read each and every one of them. I am truly humbled that you enjoy my music.
Hi Jimmy, I have tried to request a couple of your new songs on my local radio stations.Most here are owned by Iheart media group.They say they are not on their play list so can’t play them because of licensing? Any suggestions ?
The songs from the CD “Everybody Needs Love” have not been distributed for radio play at this time.
Jimmy……I am holding in my hand your 1958 hit A Letter To An Angel on ACE Records which I love to spin on my Rek O Kut turntable. This old Reading PA boy enjoys all your songs. Wish I could travel to Pottstown to see your concert. Best of luck to you on all your tours. And remember…you don’t shoot a 45….you play it!
You are a great talent.Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Hello again Jimmy !! It’s been awhile since I have been to your lovely web site. I am getting alittle better everyday. your songs has sure helped me during all this & for that I thank you so much.I am well enough to join your facebook & will be so happy to see you there. sending lots of hugs .God Bless !! Diana
Met you back in the early sixties after you married my ex baby sitter. I was 10 years old in 1958 when Roxanne looked after me and my younger brother during the summer. My mother was a good friend of Bernice for many years until she moved to PA. Mother is 86 and wonders if Bernice is still around?
Bernice passed away several years ago!
Thank you for the reply
Myles
GOOD AFTERNOON MR CLANTON,
THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE YOUR MUSIC. YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VOICE. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTON OF MY HEART FOR ALL THE BEAUITFUL MUSIC YOU HAVE GIVEN THIS WORLD OVER ALL THESE YEARS. ALL THE SONGS THE LATE 50’S AND LATER ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD WITH THE MELODY,HARMONY,RHYTHM THAT IS WHAT MUSIC IS ALL ABOUT. AGAIN I WANT TO
SINCERELY THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE YEARS SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC YOU HAVE
GIVEN TO ME AND THE WORLD. I WAS 10-11 YEARS OLD WHEN I STARTED LISTENING.
GOD BLESS YOU JIMMY!
SINCERELY YOURS
DAVID RASMUSSEN
P.S. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET YOUR LAST CD-EVERYBODY NEEDS LOVE; BUT BEING IN A WHEELCHAIR NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND AN GET IT. IF YOU COULD POINT IN DIRECTION IN HOW AND WHERE TO GET ONE I W2OULD APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH. MY ADDRESS IS: 104 MAIN STREET #115,WINONA,MN.55987!
SINCERELY YOURS,
DAVID RASMUSSEN
You can purchase my final CD “Everybody Needs Love” right here at the store on this website. It is only available here!
Always have loved your music,but now excited that you love Jesus and preach his word.Please come back to the Liberty Opry in Liberty,Texas.
Hello Jimmy…How well I remember the good ‘ole days when I was a teen and you were too and you sang so nicely…You still do and it’s nice to be able to hear you sing again…Thanks for your friendship on Facebook.
Mr. Clanton, I have enjoyed your music since I first heard your song ” Just A Dream ” being played at Brownies Cafe in Iowa, Louisiana in the very ealy 60’s. Now residing in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 55 plus years later still enjoy listening to your singing. Recently got the two latest CD, and play them in my shop while cleaning my vette. Thank you for the memories. Love that old Swamp Pop music.
GAP 🇺🇸😎
Thank you and I’m glad you are enjoying my music!
Jimmy, I loved you at 13, you were so handsome, and so talented, I dreamed one day we would meet, and fall in love, I think that is a dream of every girl in her teens, I just recently found you on facebook, and couldn’t believe how good you still looked, with all your beautiful hair.
I Loved all your songs and still do. God bless you! Your the best.
Jimmy I loved your song Venus in Blue Jeans. I heard you sing it on PBS TV.it brought back good memories. Keep the memories coming. I do request you on al Radio show hope to see you some time when you come to Oklahoma.
Mark Lollis
OMG….it warms my heart, I remember so well, all the wonderful songs and feelings. thank you Jimmy for your talent, grace and smile. God Bless you and warm hugs to you !!!!
Dear Jimmy, Just a note to let you know how much I enjoyed hearing you sing last night at Hauppauge High school but most of all for praying together with all of you for my grandson Ryan. I feel truly blessed and believe very strongly in the power of prayer. God bless you all. and Thank you so much. Looking forward to seeing you again. I put in a friend request on Face book. My nickname is Bonnie.
Hi Jimmy,
I am a DJ in Adelaide, South Australia, and love your work. One of my fellow DJ’s plays your songs on his Saturday program every week, without fail.
Would it be possible for you to record an id / sting for him and email in mp3 format ?
If so, just send me an email address where I can send the details.
All the very best Jimmy ….
Best Wishes,
Brenton
88.7 COAST FM
Adelaide
Australia
Just stopped by to say hello and keep up the great work. Love some of the new stuff and look forward to hearing more. May God bless and take care.
We were reminiscing about our teen years and loved “Just a Dream” We are friends of Nancy and Jerry Hassel!
Blessings for a great many more years !!
Judy and Dan Evans
Jimmy, I absolutely love everything that you do! I have fond memories of the songs of the early sixties when I was just out of High School when we as teens lived to dance….I mean dance holding each other and not all this jumping all over the dance floor. These songs have meaning and as such mean so much to me. Of course just to mention a couple, “Just a Dream” and “A million to one” are two greats that I absolutely love. The truth be told, it’s your voice that makes all your songs sound so good!…….oh, and if you ever pass through my little town of La Place, I would just love to meet you sone day!
God Bless and stay safe!
Thank you, Bobby. Enjoy your comments on Facebook!
Jimmy I feel I’ve known you for years. Being a DJ some years back I’ve introduced you and your music so many times. Not only because the crowd loved it, but I always loved your sound. You are truly a great entertainer. I’ve was lucky enough to see you a few times in the past, never a disappointment, you were great. I look forward to seeing you again in Pottstown Pa. Hopefully I will get to say hello. Till then, take care and keep on singing the greatest music of all times. David Jay
Dave, Thank you. Make sure you introduce yourself to Sandy and me at the merchandise table.
I have had the privalege of performing as well. My music is Traditional Honky-Tonk Country. I recorded under the name of Hank Morris & Honky-Tonk Country. But I love watching your movies, & hearing that smooth touch of blues voice of yours. My favorite song is Angel Face. I live in Louisiana. Come see me if you are in the neighborhood. Thanks Jimmy.
As a Oldies Dee Jay in the Detroit area for the past 30 years, I can attest to the fact that Jimmy Clanton has had the most requests for songs on my show. Jimmy set the bar for future Rock & Roll Artists and has ALWAYS been a CLASS ACT! My personal favorite is ‘A MILLION DRUMS”. Jimmy, YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
I’m humbled and very appreciative of your remarkably kind comments. I’m honored! Thank you.
Jimmy,
I bought your CD of Everybody Needs Love and we just love it all. My husband breaks down in tears when he hears you sing Everybody needs love. Your songs having such meaning to them. saw you at the Bloomsburg Fair but unfortunately we didn’t get the chance of meeting you in person because we were with another couple.Due to my husbands health,I just couldn’t come to see you in Pottstown,would love to but can’t. Good luck and May God Bless you.
Sharon and Barry Krum
Here in Modesto, California (Central Valley), a local “oldies” station played JUST A DREAM a few days ago and I was startled that the song brought back so many sweet and delicious memories. With a few friends, I saw you perform JUST A DREAM as a very young man at a theater in Washington, D.C. along with some other young rock ‘n rollers who were also on the bill. What an exciting time! Of course, all of us girls fell in love with you. I’m glad you continue to perform because your hits bring back so many great memories. Do you think you will ever get to Central California? I’m sure you’d have fans here–we have a new theater, the Gallo Center for the Performing Arts. It’s a truly wonderful and classy place. Judy Collins, the Beach Boys Tribute Band and many others have performed there. It would be great to welcome you and your band to Modesto (population 220,000). In the meantime, best wishes always to you and your family. Keep the music alive!!
I am such a huge fan of Jimmy Clanton. I absolutely love Venus In Blue Jeans. That is one of my favorite songs ever. I have seen him in the movie Go Johnny Go on YouTube. He has such an amazing voice. I also love Go Jimmy Go and Just A Dream.
I am on Facebook as Jimmy Clanton.
Hey, Jimmy.. For the last few years I have gone on the Malt Shop memories cruise on Holland America out of Fort Lauderdale. So, how come we haven’t seen you on that cruise yet? Last year we were lucky to have Neil Sedaka, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Chubby Checker; just to name a few. Sure would like to see you on one of them. Glad you are still performing. You sang some great songs. My favorite has always been Venus In Blue Jeans…such great words. Continued luck to you.
No promotor has contacted me about a cruise performance. I do not seek out promotors for gigs.
Great music jimmy
Hi ,Jimmy, loved your Bio,i can remenber ,watching you sing ,Just A Dream ,on American
Bandstand ,i knew it would be a hit .As i feel all your songs are .Thank you ,again for your
talent ,a true gift from God …Looking forward to more of your beautiful voice ,
Thank You ..
Thank you for your kind comments!
We danced on the Milt Grant Show when I was 15. Still waiting to see you again…or
perhaps another dance?
I will be appearing in Pottstown, PA on April 30th. Call Tom Coyle for tickets at 610-306-9361.
ty you for sharing everything on Gumbo 94.9
Thank you for listening. Bobby will always have the latest information about my being in the Louisiana area.
Jimmy: A great website. Glad you are doing well. We have a mutual friend in Jim Burch of Florida.
Jim Carroll, BRHS Class of 1956.
James S. Carroll
10263 Timberline Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3240
225 293-5204
jscarroll@juno.com
Reunion 2016 is still Friday, May 20 / Saturday, May 21
Very honored to meet JImmy Clanton. WE have watched him perform at Hauppauge for the last two years and we are back for more in 2016. Love you Jimmy and love your sound xx
It takes us a while to get there from Australia, but the trip is truly worth it.
Make sure you make yourselves known to me. We always have a table out in the big hallway entrance to the auditorium at Hauppauge.
I remember the Bandstand appearance!
I love Jimmy Clanton so much!
Loved you back then and still do. You are the best Jimmy.
Bobsdoowopbrooks@aol.com / Jimmy wend i first met you,was on Alan Freed Show, by the way you Look very Good, Alan Freed would be very Happy for you, Go JONNY GO !!!
Thank you for your kind comment!
My husband and I just heard you sign Go Johnny Go on XM Radio and it brought back memories for me. I live in Southern California, the San Fernando Valley, are you going to be performing here in the future
I performed in Cerritos in January. There are no shows scheduled in California at this time but there may be something in the future. Keep looking at my schedule here on my website.
jimmy you autographed a picture for me at the rochester n.y. war memorial in the late 50’s when you were touring with the dick clark show. I still have all your top 45’s in my collection and wonder if you have a CD of your original hits that i could purchase.
My songs are on CDs available for purchase in the store on this website.
Jimmy I have an 8 track of your movie GO Johnny Go if you would like it.I’d be glad to give it to you.Did you know that Sandy Stewart is still performing? I believe she lives in Florida.
Thank you very much. I do have a copy of “Go, Johnny, Go” and yes I did know that Sandy Stewart lives in Florida.
I am a big fan of yours. When you had the radio program hex I won a few roses .I didn’t have far to go since I lived in Mount joy. Glad to find you again . I am a friend of Marlyn Kaufman I saw your picture with him..I am going to find you on Facebook. Keep on singing.
I am a big fan of yours. When you had the radio program hex I won a few roses .I didn’t have far to go since I lived in Mount joy. Glad to find you again . I am a friend of Marlyn Kaufman I saw your picture with him..I am going to find you on Facebook. Keep on singing. You were the Star performance at the Conestoga festival in the 70 . Nothing like the oldies, you could understand what you were singing.
Thank you.
Really enjoy listening to the “oldies” ! Brings back so many good memories! Thank you
Jimmie, Myron Lee and the Caddies were the back-up band on the 1963 tour.He took films of the tour.They are on youtube.Just fun to watch.I realize that Cimmie was a different guy.Did your tour start in the south? Or the north.Sadly there weren’t too many black bus drivers in the south in those days. They weren’t allowed.
Jimmy and Sandy, There is a bus drivers union in Louisiana.They might be able to help you locate the driver you want.You can find them on the internet.This was the 1959 tour to all the theaters in Monroe, Ruston, etc. to promote Go, Johnny, Go, right?
The bus tour driver Cimmie who Sandy is looking for drove my tour bus in the winter of 1960. It was not to promote “Go, Johnny, Go.”
Hi Jimmy, I saw a post by you mentioning a bus driver you met on tour long ago.If you go to YouTube Music and type in Myron Lee and the Caddies there are videos from a Dick Clark bus tour back in 1963.You are shown getting off the bus, the buses and the drivers are shown too,on Part 3.There is also a Christmas party where you are dancing with your wife back then.These videos will bring back a lot of memories I am sure.I first saw them on Bobby Vee’s website.By the way did you know he has alzhiemers now? His wife of 50+ years recently passed away.Very sad time for him. He is one of the nice guys,like you. Always fun to look back on the good old days of Rock and Roll.
Myron Lee is not the bus driver Sandy was looking for. She has been looking for a driver named Cimmie from New Orleans who was the the driver for my own Jimmy Clanton tour.
Wish you would schedule a concert at Turning Stone Casino Show Room in upstate N Y.
Several people have mentioned that they’d like to have me come to Turning Stone Casino. I’d be happy to perform there sometime.
Jimmy, you’re my all time favorite. When I hear your songs, it brings great memories and a smile. You’re the best !
Jimmy, Enjoyed seeing the pictures of Thailand.What a beautiful venue.You are beloved the world over.Wish you could join us at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa again this year for the Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party. It would be lovely to see you perform in person.I missed you the last time.I recognized the picture you have up from there. Linda Cahalan
Enjoy seeing your comments Mark Lollis Oklahoma
Jimmy, you were my first crush, and I never forgot you. All your songs are wonderful, but I get chills every time I hear you sing JAD. I’m now hoping for another concert a little closer to home before your retire for good. Maybe if (when) I win the lottery, I will be able to travel up your way. Until then, we’ll just hang out on FB.
Many years ago at the Whole Foods Market in Houston on the corner of S. Shepherd and Kirby, Carl, a chef at A Moveable Feast, introduced us. It was at that time I told you that my favorite song when I was younger was your “Venus in Bluejeans.” As an idealistic teenager, I imagined it was written for me, lol. One thing I was amazed about is how wonderful you looked, and I’ll bet you still do. You have aged so well. Thank you for your beautiful music and your beautiful soul. I will never forget meeting you. It meant so much to me.
I have loved you since American Bandstand and I will always be your fan. Loved your performance last night at Cerritos Performing Arts. Hope to see you again soon.
I have seen you many times in concert and hope to see you <any <ore
We are really looking forward to seeing you Saturday night in Cerritos, CA. Hope you sing “A Part of Me!” My ’53 Merc had “Just A Dream” written on the back fender! Love your music!!!!
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Each year we come to Hauppauge from Australia and each year you are simply amazing Jimmy.
We love to see you, talk to you and most of all, listen to you sing <3
Thank you. I’d love to come back to Australia to do a concert!
Love you brother. My hope is I’ll get to see you in concert some day.
Jimmy, Sandy, your managers name came back to me, as i wrote before, a friend of mine, like to buy something from your store, but we both got stucked, could not figure out how to contact or pay, you should alter it, in a better manner, anyway next month i will see my friend Colin Blunstone again, once the leadsinger of the Zombies, in the last couple of years i met sir Bob Geldof, and Graham Gouldman of 10 CC, BUT MY REAL INTEREST IS WITH THE 50s, early 60s, the period of Jimmy, it should be more easy to get his signature!
Cheers, dr. Louis.
We are not set up to sell outside the USA. Sandy, my Executive Associate can be reached at jimmyclantonenterprises@gmail.com
L.S.; Last year April, i sent a vintage picture to get it signed by him, did it via his manager, forgot her name, till now Jan 16 NO REPLY! A friend of me, and me also want to buy something from the store, but do not know how where there is a contact mentioned, or how to pay, am very dissapointed, my newest mailaddress is; louvderloo@Hotmail.com
Furthermore i like to stay a friend, caus he and Sandy Always were very friendly, but have a bad feeling about this, even Paul Mc Cartney still sends me a xmascard, and in my opinion, he is the B iggest, living legend!
Cheers, dr. Louis van der Loo.
Sandy is very efficient and responsive to all requests that she receives. There must be a problem with the mailing. Is there any way, you can tell us which picture it was you sent? You can send a copy to our email at jimmyclantonenterprises@gmail.com We will then see about getting you a signed picture.
Pictures of me performing in Thailand will be on this website soon!
Are you going to post any pictures of your trip to Thailand here? Would find them very interesting.
I’ve liked your music since I heard “Just A Dream” in the summer of ’58 while vacationing in Florida. My favorite though was “My Own True Love”. a song which I like to play and sing myself.
Love your music. Joe Binkley ,Baton Rouge LA
You’ve been one of my favorites since 14 years old…..way back in the late 50’s. It’s wonderful to hear you singing and performing. My formative years were in the south and you definitely bring that special touch only a southern singer can do with emotion and feeling. Been a Californian since 1957 but my soul is with your songs.
Thank you,
;
Linda Young
Hi Jimmy,
Do you remember Kenneth and Jerry Webb? We lived on Keed Ave. when we were all growing up?
Tonight, we heard a lady from Sun Records, Barbara Sims … gave a talk at our Knife & Fork club in Houston … where we live. I asked her if she knew you and of course she said “yes”.
So glad to see you are still going strong? Be well, Jerry
Absolutely, I remember you!!!
Loved that hair !!!
Want to share with you, my boyfriend back in 1960 would sing Poetry In Motion to me. Oh the good old days. Thank you for your music.
Poetry In Motion was sung by Johnny Tollitson. My favorite song sung by you Venus In Blue Jeans.
Hello !! so sorry I am so late with this but have been having health issues lungs aren’t doing to good right now. anyways, just wanted to say Happy veterans day N to Thank you so much for your service.*HUGS* Diana
Hi Mr. Clanton! My name is julie George & my dad is Sidney George Jr. I am calling him every couple of weeks to talk to him about his music career. I think he mentioned playing with you at one time in his younger days in the 50’s/60’s think in Baton Rouge. I am wondering if you remembered him. He was from Thibodaux. He had some really nice things to say about you. I am wondering if you remember him and if you had memories about those days and his musical talent that you might want to share so that I can put in my family history book or possibly any newspaper articles with him in it that I might be able to get a copy of. I am sorry to bother you with so many requests but I am just interested in putting together some information about his music career. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you so much for your time. I hope you and your family have a happy & blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Julie
I appreciate your search for this information. Unfortunately, now in my 58th year of a musical career playing every state in the union and overseas, I apologize but I can not remember every engagement or every back up band member. There are thousands of musicians I’ve worked with. I’m sorry I can’t give you the information you’d like. I have no collection of memorabilia, newspaper clippings etc. of my own.
Jimmy, I am glad you enjoyed the photographs. Have a safe trip to Thailand. Linda
I am so grateful to you who come to my website and bother to leave a comment. Even though I don’t reply to all of you…I do read them all!!! Thank you.
I have been a fan since I was 16. I am now 68. I enjoy your music so much.
A friend mentioned someone in blue jeans,I immediately said Venus in blue jeans omg Jimmy Clanton they said who’s that? You’re joking you never heard of him or songs wow unbelievable he was great made movies with Chuck Berry Had lots of songs Late 50s early 60s done hundreds of concerts.Why did you stop making T.V.appearances?Us older fans would love seeing you again.
Harold, Life goes on and there are seasons for everything! Check my schedule for where I’m performing or go to the store on this website and perhaps you’d like the DVD “Farewell to the Bayou”…my 2 hour one-man special up close and personal where I sing 19 of my songs.
Enjoyed your music at the Doo-Wop concert in Denver.
Thanks!
Glad you could come.
Jimmy,
We really enjoyed your performance at the Doo Wop concert at the Paramount Theatre in Denver this evening. You are still amazing after all these years. Venus in Blue Jeans is one of my all time favorite songs. Hope you’re able to continue performing for many years. God bless you!
Thank you!!!
Thank you!
He still has the greatest smile!
I have loved you & your music since 1957 when you came to False River. I remember your brother, Ike, too. I dated Les Hooper whom I know you remember back in the ole days. Brings back good memories…..Stay sweet !!
We have been listening to Jimmy’s singing since the late 50’s & early Sixty”,. I was a young teenager back then , he will forever be one of our Great Favorites.
Thank you.
Hi Jimmy,
You’re looking good. I didn’t know you were still tourin’. Say hello to Roxanne for me.
Wally
Thank you for your comments which I read. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as I can in the cities where I am performing. Check out my schedule here on my fantastic website of which I am so proud! Thank you to the Otworths from Florida for constantly keeping Jimmy Clanton updated!
Looking forward to June 4th. Keep up the great work,
Thank you
you have always been in my top five 50’s & 60’s singers. I listen on YouTube all the time. Hope you can come to NC sometime.
always enjoyed all your songs .brings back a lot of good times back in the late 50s
Jimmy’s music brings back so many memories
It’s so great for us fans that we can hear your thoughts and keep up with you on Facebook.
Hi, I am so excited about coming to your show on Saturday, October 3 at the Keswick Theatre.
I am in Front Center Section 1 Row AA Seat 107. Hope this is a good seat to enjoy the show.
Good Luck and God Bless
Rosemary, Every seat at the Keswick Theatre is a good seat. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Hi Jimmy,
I remember seeing you in Joplin, MO when I was in High School in 1961 or 19621 I was so excited to see you. You were one of my favorites! Just wanted to say hi and glad to know you are still at it! Hope all is going well for you. Take care.
God Bless you
Judi Steele
Thank you and welcome to my fantastic website!!! Make sure you look everywhere here.
We will be posting new pictures for sale in the store very soon.
Your songs, so many wonderful memories from the past and still making wonderful memories. Thank you, Jimmy.
Thank you so much for letting me know,I so appreciate it…I will have to check my email ,as I am abit behind with it. What a awesome treasure an email from you, Thank you !*HUGS* Diana
Worked at the Jimmy Menutis Club in Houston back in the 60’s. Emceed several shows with Jimmy Clanton and other stars of the era while a DJ at KNUZ, Houston.
Good to see that Jimmy is still entertaining. A real neat guy back then, and I’m sure he still is.
Welcome to my website. I do remember the Jimmy Menutis Club…Telephone Rd, Houston
enjoyed you many years Jimmy. that photo of you I remember on american bandstand
You were my favorite singer when I was a teen, and when I hear your songs, they are still great. I’m so glad to hear you are happy and still singing.
I need to look at your website to see what you are doing now. Any plans of performing in Alaska?
Best of everything to you and your family.
Gloria
Gloria, There are no plans at this time for me to perform in Alaska.
This was a wonderful ceelbration of Mike and Bette Jo’s service with The Salvation Army. Wished we could have been there! Thank you for sharing for those of us not able to attend.
Jimmy, you are more distinguished looking, than ever, with your white hair! Keep on singing!
Debbie, from Thibodaux, La.
I fell in love with his movie GO JIMMY GO!
I thought it was the Best Movie I ever seen. I’m disable due to brain surgery and love all his songs I’ve lost memory of many years back but I’d like to Thank Jimmy Clanton for all his songs so when I’m sad and I know I won’t ever be with another man I dream of Jimmy Clanton movie “GO JIMMY GO” and I’m that girl he fell in love with. God Bless You Mr. Jimmy Clanton and stay Handsome. I hear Just A Dream just so I can go to sleep. Blessings Sir Blessings. From DonnaKay Katherine Kinnaman
Thank you Donna Kay!
Keep the good music playing
Hi Jimmy, If you have a moment, google Kathy’s Wall at IamnotJerry.com.Kathy was a young girl with polio who was a regular at Danceland Ballroom in Cedar Rapids IA in the 50’s and 60’s. She took pictures and kept a scrapbook of all the singers who appeared there.They are on the wesite- Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Fabian, JIMMY CLANTON, even Alan Freed.You are on page 6. It’s a real walk down memory lane.Enjoy. Linda
Thank you for telling me about these pictures. I had not seen most of them before. Thank you for the picture of your wall that you sent to my office. Luv,…Jimmy
can anyone tell me if the cd in the store here named all hits & more if they are songs recorded from back in the 50′ /60’s or are they resent??? Thank you so much for any help . *HUGS* Diana
They were all recorded back in the 50’s and 60’s
Diana, I responded to your private email. They were all originally done in the 50’s and 60’s.
Jimmy Do you remember Red Don’t Go with Blue and All the words in the World? Do you still perform them? Remember learning the words and trying to get the band to back me up. All the memories.
Yes, I still perform my hits on the Doo Wop shows. (see my schedule here on my website) I am relearning some very early songs that I wrote and recorded so that I can sing them in Thailand in November. They requested some I didn’t even remember recording.
A big fan of yours, all music of the past and present! I enjoy memories since mine are all gone due to Katrina! Still living in hope for a better tomorrow! Best,
Ed Held
aka sho buz
Hollywood South Press reviews for St. Bernard Voice
Happy Birthday !! Hope you have many more,, *HUGS* Diana
Dear Jimmy, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday. Best of everything tommorrow and always. Linda
I recently saw an interview on youtube in which you stated you were going to write a book. Is that in the works and if so, when can we expect to see it for sale? So grateful to you for continuing to share your talent with people. I was born in 57 but was lucky enough to catch on to the best music ever when the british invasion cooled down in the early 70’s and all those doo wop , and R&B artists were resurging as “oldies”. Thank goodness! I’ve been a fan ever since – thanks for keeping the music alive!
We’re still working on that book!
We’re still working on that book!
Just love your music. I was wondering have you ever noticed the similiarity between Venus in Blue Jeans and the hit by Gerry and the Pacemakers called Ferry Across the Mersey. They may owe you some writing and royalties credit
I was about 10 when I first heard your awesome song Just a Dream. I used to sing it all the time. I wanted to have it as my wedding song for the bride N groom dance but would you believe no one knew what song or who I was talking about. I always remembered the name of song N your first name growing up but had your last name in my mind as clayton..I spent yrs, trying to find your songs but never was able. then in 2006 I joined this chat group .in my profile there I had Just a dream as my favorite song.one of the girls there asked me about it N a couple of days later I thought I had died N gone to heaven. she put a link to your wonderful song.I cried for days. I play that song every night before I go to bed.. when I was in hospital for my lung cancer surgery my grandson came to visit me N had downloaded just a dream on his phone ,can’t tell you how much it meant to me.. I can’t wait to feel better so he can help me get just a dream N a few more of your cd’s to treasure. Thank you so much for being you N for given us so many wonderful memories. wish I could hug you for real but will send you tons of online hugs in place.. *HUGS N LOVE * Diana
Friend request me on Facebook and keep up with my daily activities. I think you’ll find a lot of support there.
Just wondering what ever happened to the “good ole boys”?
Just a note to everyone. Even if I don’t personally comment to each one of you, please know that I have read all of your comments. For the latest information about my schedule, check this website. Carolyn Sue is always up dating the information. Check out the store for pictures and I will personally autograph each one to you.
you are one special person and am proud to call you my friend. can never get enough of your music. thank you so much for all you have done for us try running for president would get it we need heart and soul in this country whats left of it hope to get to texas dallas fortworth you will make your sales have no problems there .if not am coming to your house and I will bring supper
I would really like it if you could come to Ft. Worth, David. I am planning some special things for that show on June 4, 2016 at the Cendera Center.
Hello Jimmy: I am a big fan of yours. Born in 1945, I love the 50s music, and you were one of the best of that era. I would love to see you in person. Do you have any plans in the future to come to Atlanta (my home is there) or to Pigeon Forge, TN? We go there every year, and would really love to see you in a show, live! Keep on with your great music!
Ed Callison, native Southerner, Vietnam veteran of the US Army, and cancer survivor—-grateful to God every day!
There is nothing schedule at the moment for me to perform in Georgia or Tennessee. Keep checking my schedule here on this website for the most up to date information.
Hello Jimmy, what a great voice you have, I just bought the DVD of the movie “Go, Johnny, Go” and loved every minute of it, will you ever visit England? it would be nice.
Could I be cheeky and ask for a signed photo? I am 66 years old & now into your music.
Alan Johnson
1 Stephen Walk
Offerton
Stockport
Cheshire
England SK1 4JE
I will personally autograph any picture that you purchase from the store on this website. I have no plans to come to England to perform at this time.
From early teenage years, I have loved Just a Dream. Still have all my 45’s of your songs. You were the greatest and still love to hear you sing!!! Would love to have an autograph and do you ever tour in Florida?
I perform in Florida frequently but I have nothing scheduled at the moment. Check this website for my schedule.
I really love Jimmy Clanton! Is there anyway I can have his autograph? That would be special! Thanks!
Come to one of my performances. I take pictures with fans, give autographs, hugs, and sometimes kisses.
i’m a fan. Come to Palm Beach County.
I was in Florida several times last year. Look on this website for my schedule.
Last year i saw you on PBS and before you sang venus in blue jeans you dedicated it to your wife i thought that was so sweet.
Jimmy when God puts you in his favor look what a blessed journey you are awarded. You have been blessed and are still sharing your wonderful talents with us! After a ll these years I am hoping to make it to one of your concerts . I have a question, after looking at the scheduled events they are all in coldddddddddd places for the dates (overseas is definitely out of the question). Do you not like the SOUTH and a warmer place to visit? I am in the Orlando, Florida area….and it would be so much easier if you came to the visit in the SOUTH.
Continued Blessing and if the Lord is Willing I will be sitting in the audience for one of your concerts.
Linda Libbey
I’ve done several concerts in Florida in the past few years. Keep checking the schedule on this website for the latest information.
My all time favorite song has always been ‘Venus in Blue Jeans’ and your voice is extraordinary. It has always made me smile and brings back great memories. Tonight I had on ‘Rock Pop and Do Wop’ on PBS and you came on, began to sing, and I melted! You still have the magic! I hope you are well and make it to Indianapolis soon. Take care, God Bless and keep crooning! ….Cynde
I kept the 50s and 60s alive all through out the 1970s in the Bronx, NY. I played Venus and Dream every show I did in the clubs, bars, and schools. I just saw the show on PBS that T.J. put together.
I am amazed that you still hit the high ones. Love the fact that you are still singing.
Bill Donovan and his Record Machine.
Thank you again for all the music.
Bill
Coming to south fl.? Lot pf old farts like still love the old rock&roll and doo-wop
Love your music all my life, hope you perform in North Dakota or close. I will keep checking dates take care. Kevin stein
Thank you all for your kind words. I do read ALL your comments even though I don’t reply to all of you! Luv ya!!!
I tried to copy your hairstyle and voice when I was just a teenager in 1959. Now we both have the same color hair but you still have that voice. You are still a great performer. Keep going strong.
Tom Callahan
Saw you in ft Pearce (sunrise Theater. Excellent!
Jimmy,
I grew up in South Louisiana listening to your music. I had a flashback this morning and wanted to hear “Just a Dream”. Then found this.
Just wanted to say, it was a wonderful time, thanks to you and others like you.
Ted
I love you dad!! Growing up in our household was such a privilege and joy that I have never taken for granted! I cherish every memory with you and will never forget the magical moment on stage with you at the Raceland show. When you asked me to choreograph and dance to “If I” with you singing on stage, I felt like I was dancing on the clouds! Thank you for being my girls “singing grandpa” and sharing your life so freely with your family and friends…you are truly loved and adored!
It could very well be that you are going to get another chance to do your ballet on stage with me to “If I” one more time. Love, Dad
I love your songs and movies wish you come.to. Chicago
Hi Jimmy, I was just looking at your website and want to say hello. It was such an honor to meet you at Foxwoods. I have been a fan since I first heard you singing. You and Sandy are a great team for sure. I hope Alice and I will have a chance to see you again . Take care Jimmy and don’t over due as my Mother used to say. Love you both , Judy Morris
Jimmy, it was nice to meet you and your friends at memquisit. We were the friends with the two boys (our sons) at the table next to you during breakfast. Im the kindergarten teacher. I must admit that i had not heard your music since i was raised in a different era. However, having listened to some of your music, i realize that you have a wonderful melodic voice. God gave you a gift. I will listen to more and enjoy. God bless jimmy, and i hope we meet again some day. If you ever find yourself in waterloo ont, email me.
Wow! What a surprise! Thank you for your kind words. “Friend” request me on Facebook if you are on there.
Have always loved your music, Grew up listing to it!
Really enjoy your music
Really enjoy your music and your video go Johnny go head for years I God bless you
I saw your performance as part of the Legends of Doo Wop show in Upland, CA and you were outstanding! I was sitting next to one of the ladies you gave a handkerchief to, which became her highlight of the night (I didn’t know the lady). But your voice was strong unlike so many performers of the past trying to keep their careers alive. You were a highlight of a show that had many great moments. I wish you the very best, especially traveling all the way to Thailand to perform.
Take care and God bless (and thanks for running a clean show!)
Tim James, Upland CA
Thank you for letting me know this and for your encouragement!
Looking through old records and found ”Just A Dream”. One of my absolute favorites from my youth. So glad you are still alive and well Jimmy.
Love ya,
Lynn Verburg
Just got home from the Upland, CA concert and it was just great meeting you, your daughter and GrandDaughter. Your music has always seemed so “pure” to me and it makes me long for a love that I never had. Thanks for allowing the DVD to be made. I haven’t watched it yet but DVD’s of favorite artists’ concerts are so invaluable when it’s not possible to see them in person frequently.
Thank you for your lift of wonderful music. I am so happy that you have put “If I” on both the DVD and the extended CD.
May God continue to bless you and your family. See you in Heaven,if not before.
Mary Anne
Lake Arrowhead, CA
i saw you on an oldies show and loved your performance. I am 55, my husband is 75, and I told him if I ever leave him it’ll be for you. I was, of course, just kidding. Your voice touched me. Can’t explain what it is. Keep up the performances. Maybe someday I’ll get to meet you
Hi Jimmy! Only 2 days before show time here in S. Ca. I can’t wait to see and hear you once again. Maybe I will bring my Jimmy Happy/ Blue again and you can signed the other side if you have time. You signed jimmy Happy 5/14/10. Yes Jimmy, you do make me happy and so many more that were lucky to grow up in our awesome generation. We lived through the best music ever and all your songs are on my I Pad and I Phone.
Have a safe trip here as you prepare to give your devoted fans so much enjoyment.
Pat
Glendora, Ca.
Love your music. I have ever since I was a teenager. Please come to East Tennessee or close to here.
met you at our high school on feb. 7th, 1959.in spring valley, il. just 4 days after the terrible plane crash in iowa. but you showed up as a sub, and came to our school and gave a short concert for those that never had tickets for the night show. i never forgot that. ty jimmy.. your “FRIEND” denny galetti sr.
I am a senior citizen who has always loved Jimmy’s music. So glad he is still performing.
I am from Louisiana bayou country like you. Just dropping in to say hello.
I want you all to know I READ YOUR COMMENTS HERE…!!!…However, I CANNOT reply to each of you !!!…….. there are TOO MANY, GANG…!!!!…..Luv, luv, my fans…!!!!!….Jimmy……
As I get older I want to know about the “Singer and His Song”. I am a veteran and a avid karaoke backtrack singer. I belong to a veterans post and I would like to inform and cause to recall my audience about about Jimmy Clanton and his music.
This is all with you consent of course. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you and thank you for your songs and music.
Hey old man I can’t believe you’re still alive and kicking! Way to go! Walking down memory lane this morn looking up some of the old acts I played with and found your website, not many of us still alive. I guess those little girls are all grown up now. Best wishes to you and your family! Keep on keeping on! “Here We Go!”
Ross
Listen to the oldies all the time and you are one of my favorites. Brings back a lot of good memories.
Thanks for that. I live in Jacksonville, fl. are you ever going to come here so that I can enjoy your music in person?
sorry it’s taken me so long to sign, I’m Italian, what can I say, I do things backwards… anyway, love this site…thanks for having me, looking forward to all the news you send me….
I have been wanting to be able to respond to your comments and that ability just became possible here on my website. Thank you to Carolyn and Joe for making it possible to do this. Jimmy
Can’t wait to see you again. I saw you at Cerritos Performing Arts 5/14/10 and brought my Jimmy Happy album that I paid $7.98 for back when you were my teenage idol. Matter of fact you still are!
I waived it in the balcony and you told me you would meet me to sign it after the show which you did. That was one of the most exciting nights for me. I still have your music only updated on my I phone.
Thanks Jimmy for being so nice. I will see you July 18!
Can’t wait to see you again. I saw you at Cerritos Performing Arts 5/14/10 and brought my Jimmy Happy album that I paid $7.98 for back when you were my teenage idol. Matter of fact you still are!
I waived it in the balcony and you told me you would meet me to sign it after the show which you did. That was one of the most exciting night for me. I still have your music only updated on my I phone.
Thanks Jimmy for being do nice. I will see you July 18!
I remember fondly having dinner with you, Curtis Lee, Ray Peterson (whom I dated), & managers in NYC in (I think) 1961. We then drove to a club in Brooklyn where each of you guys did a few numbers on the stage. It was a fun evening.
And do you remember receiving a letter that you thought was a draft notice, when you appeared at the Indiana Theater in Indianapolis with the Cavalcade of Stars (?) in the late ’50s? It was just a fan letter from me with a pic of me in the Miss Putt Putt contest. I had sent the letter in my dad’s envelope with the printed return address including his rank & some military abbreviations. You were so relieved it wasn’t a draft notice. You called me about midnight (waking up my whole family), & when I wouldn’t believe it was you, you put Bobby Rydell on the phone to assure me it was you.
Just wanted let you know I still remember your folks’ home address in Baton Rouge – where you received several letters from me. Don’t know why I remembered that address.
Loved all your songs, and danced to them many times. I went on to make personal appearances with the Demensions (“Over The Rainbow”, “My Foolish Heart”) at Palisades Park & Patterson NJ Armory among others (I was also secretary to the national director of publicity & promotion at Decca, Coral & Brunswick Records). Since NY was a union town, their original girl singer, Marisa, did the recordings, & since she was married & expecting, I did the personal appearances with the guys. Coral didn’t think a teenage singing group should have a girl singer who was expecting.
I hope somehow you get to see this message, and maybe remember some of the instances I’ve written here. Would love to hear back from you, but don’t know if it would really be you, if I do get an answer. Take care………..
It was nice to read your comment and hear your stories!! And this is the real Jimmy.
gosh WOW !!, lucky you !!
Such fun to see you still singing
Smiles
Listening to the oldies on Music Choice and whenever they play one of your songs I have to stop what I’m doing and just concentrate on that song. Your voice is so unique. It’s like Calgon taking me away to a more simpler time in my life. Thanks for the memories!!
Hi there cousin.
My mom, Miss Liz was your mom’s sister., My aunt Joyce.
So happy to be able to listen again to your wonderful music.
Remember those days in Galliano, LA and your first concert in New Orleans.
Mary Ashley
I just had a flashback to my teen years in the 50’s and had to look you up. I remember seeing you in a movie and boy did I try to style my hair like yours. I enjoyed your music very much. Keep on rockin’. You are truly an inspiration to us old time rockers.
Always loved that song “Just A Dream “
Here in the UK Jimmy never had the recognition he deserved, his Venus In Blue Jeans was far superior to the English version by Mark Wynter that made the Hit Parade here. Jimmy made some great recordings, my favourite has always been Another Sleepless Night, it has always mystified me why this wasn’t a huge smash.
Thank you for the kind comment…unfortunately, Ace Records did not have good distribution overseas…don’t think the owner of the Company had any idea I would have such ”wide” success here in America, and he did not take necessary steps to make that change for the kind of distribution overseas as some of the other big record companies…Jimmy…
Would love to see a live NY show if possible. Thank God for You Tube. Can listen to you and “Venus in Blue Jeans” all day. Thank God for you.
Born and raised in New Orleans. Montgomery, Alabama since 13 Dec 1981. Retired 31 March, 2015 from USAF Historical Eesearch Agency, Maxwell Air Force Base, after 30 years and 8 months as a DOD Civilian Historian and Arxhivist. 13th Air Force Historian at Clark Air Base, Philippines from Feb 1988 to June 1991 when Mt Pinatubo erupted forcing return to. I have been collecting records since 1953, and have some Jimmy Clanton .45’s with a picture sleeve. My wife of almost 41 years is the a Director of the Maxwell AFB Child Development Center, and our daughter is a CRNP at the Kirklin Clinic at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham.
Sempervivum Fi.
Mickey
Dear Jimmy, You were my absolute favorite singer in the 60’s. The best singer of all the teen idols of the time. I had your pictures all over my bedroom. I saved my allowance for a year to buy your double album Jimmy’s Happy/ Jimmy’s Blue.I met you once at Danceland Ballroom in Cedar Rapids Iowa, but I was so in awe of you that I couldn’t speak. I think I was 14 at the time.I just rewatched Go Johnny Go and recently purchased a CD of the double album and I am enjoying listening to it all over again. Just wanted to tell you all I couldn’t tell you back then.So good to see you doing so well after all this time.God Bless. Linda ( which of course is my favorite song you sang).
Linda, this is soooooo sweeeeet of you…. check out the Raceland Show dvd, here on my store… you will hear all the JC songs you would love of me…friend request me on facebook, where I interact with all my fans…!!!…luv, Jimmy…..
I just love your music sure wish you could sing at treasure island resort and casino in red wing, mn
Jimmy: Good to see you are still doing what you love. Would like to get together sometime to talk about the old days in Lancaster. Still living near there. Will catch one of your shows when you get nearby. Good luck to you and the family. Barrie Boas
still have a great voice!!
I Love Your Music. Your Music Bring Back So Many Good Memories Of Times Past Which Can Only Be Relived As We Close Our Eyes And Listen To Your Wonderful Songs. Thank You Very Much.
Love your music
My first record was “Just a Dream” in 1958 at age 11 and would love to see Jimmy in concert Texas
Hello Jimmy…big fan and so glad to see that you are still rocking and rolling! I am almost 70 and still playing drums and singing in a band with friends. Take care and rock on!
Jim Burr
First time I saw u person was in Houston,Texas, I was about 13 years old I fell in love with you
I fondly remember hearing you and your brother harmonizing on your grandmother’s front porch in Coffeeville. The two of you were great performers and pretty darn good baseball players. The first time I heard the opening lines of “Just a Dream”, I knew it was your voice even before it was announced. Congratulations on a great career.
I have included playing baseball in Coffeeville during my summers there in my forthcoming autobiography.
How I loved you back then. Glad you’re still here and doing well. I also live in Pa.
Stay well.
Christine
Love you Jimmy.Love your music. Most of all your love for Jesus.Thank you for all you do , and all you stand for.Your friend Pastor Clint Miller
I so enjoy your music. I now live in the Daytona Beach area and hope you can come to Florida some time soon…
Jimmy,
Good to hear you’re still out there singing the great songs. Saw you a while back on RFD-TV on a 50’s/60’s Reunion type show. I’m originally from Oklahoma but retired to Arizona a year or so ago and live near Laughlin, NV. They still appreciate the oldies out here. Wish you could make it to Laughlin some time. Riverside Casino probably books most of the “mature” singers. Again, good to see you’re still out there!
Charles
Hi Jimmy,
I think you are one of the finest singers of the last 50 years. What a performer and all around great gentleman. Keep singing and we will keep listening. My wife Joann is crazy about you and thinks you have the most beautiful hair. Thanks for the music!
ELDEN/JOANN LANDOLT
Was just enjoying the old songs on you tube so I decided to look at the website I always loved Jimmy’s voice.
Love you Jimmy
Looking forward to seeing you in Denver on October 17th at the Doo Wop concert. My wife is going to by our tickets this Friday since October 17th is also my birthday. (10/17/58).
Thanks
SFC Tommy Daw, US Army, Retired.
Jimmy I am so proud of you and appreciate and have enjoyed all your great music over the past 50+ years. We were class mates at Baton Rouge High. I joined the Navy and you became a great singer. My ship the USS General Randall enjoyed Brooklyn, NY as our home port. We transported troops to their duty stations all over the world. We took Elvis to Bremerhaven, Germany in 1958. I had the opportunity to meet him. He was a great person at that time. I was fortunate to be in New York while you were part of a show either by Alan reed or Dick Clark. I learned you were performing and attended the show. You sang JUST A DREAM. I was so very proud of you and my date fell madly in love with you. God Bless you Jimmy. Regards, Billy Mizell
Jimmie saw you in Easton, shook your hand your were terrific! god bless you!
I have all your music on my IPad and listen to it all the time. my favorite song is “Venus In Blue Jeans”.
I’ve read your comments about your faith and dedication of your life to our Lord and Savior. keep
On singing and giving your testimony .
Your music keeps me going, When Things get tough I just sit down and turn on the music. “keep on going Jimmy,
Go Jimmy go.
God Bless
Mike Kilgore
Vietnam Veteran
Was at your show last night in Easton Pa. talked after the show about dancing with all the girl’s when they played Just A Dream. Go Jimmy Go. Danny
Hi JIMMY ,
I feel as though i have known you all my life. You and I are about the same age. I had many dates listening to your
songs. I love to hear “JUST A DREAM”, “A LETTER TO AN ANGEL” and ” GO JIMMY GO” . I still watch you on You Tube with the old classic rock stars. Many thanks to you and the other stars for all the many years of entertainment.
THANKS VERY VERY MUCH ! WE ALL LOVE YOU ! WISH YOU MANY MORE YEARS !
THANKS AGAIN RANDALL
jimmy I from your home town of Baton Rouge. First cousin to Randy Russell Civello. We lost a good man when he passed away a couple ofonths ago. I am also good friend with Cy Tortorich who played the sax in your band years ago. Are you playing anywhere around Louisiana? Good luck Jeff
Saw the concert in Hauppauge and got to speak briefly at the airport and we were on the same flight to Baltimore! My wife and I love Jimmy Clanton!!
Love to listen to you sing
Love going back when I listen to our music. Nothing compares. Great music!
Eager for you to come to south texas! Thank you for the music
I have been listening to you from the beginning of your career. You still sound just as good, hope you keep performing for a long time.
STILL SoundsLIKE THE OLD jimmy or should I say the young jimmy
….my yesterdays are gone
my tomorrows are new
my today’s are ready
to entertain You…………
Hello, I can’t get to web site with Mr.JimmyClanton to purchase CD “Everybody Needs Love”
and give to WNRI 1380 Jack Rivers .Could You kindly give me please a Post Office address ,so
I could reach You ? Thank You : Teresa Schatz
Vividly remember all the times that I have had the opportunity to see you 50+ years ago….so IMAGINE….how I will remember
the show in New Bedford Mass…..where I got a kiss and a hug…….sigh…………………Luv ya…….Oh yea !!!
You gotta love the internet !! They allow us old timers to go back to our teenage years and hear the greatest songs ever recorded. And then we get to find details about our favorite artists by linking to their web site.
Jimmy Clanton, what a great voice and what great songs! Just a Dream is in my top ten of all songs. Thanks for the memories that this song brings when I hear you singing!
We were at your show in New Bedford, MA at The Zeiterion Theater on March 28, 2015. What a great performance you put on! You are the consummate showman and professional! You’ve still got it JC!!!!!
“I enjoyed your show in New Bedford Mass last Saturday night. You really have a great stage presence and you still sound like teen idol of your teenage years. Thanks for a great and entertaining show!
Rockin’ Richard
WNHU-FM Radio”
Hi Jimmy ! Finally got to see you at the great Doo Wop Concert in Denver a few years ago. Afterward, you came out to the theater lobby and I was fortunate to meet you and you put your arm around me so my wonderful neighbor could take a picture of us together. Unfortunately, she wasn’t able to retrieve it the next day, but thanks to you I will always have this special memory. My 50-year high school reunion is this summer and I’ve been a fan of yours since I first heard “Just A Dream” when I was still in grade school. God Bless and, yes, keep on singing, as Gerard says above.
Hi–Jimmy been a long time since you were a D J at WHEX radio station in Columbia, Pa. I used to call all most everyday. Had you play a song for my hubby ( Ralph ) and our youngest daughter ( Maryann ) from Audrey. Won a lot of Roses from you and you question of the day contest. .Brought you cookies to the station.. Also came to see you when the station was In Park City Mall. Good times. Won’t forget them
Hey jimmy, sure wish you would come to michigan. Ive been a fan since I was 10. Have all your favs on one cd. I will be 59 on march19 and show no signs of never stopping to listening to youe tunes. My fav venus in blue jeans I play at least twice a week. Love singing it. one of my all time great songs to sing. Wrll heres hopeing you come to mich.if not I still will be listening to all your great tunes. God bless and keep on singing.
Oh my gosh totally lost track I saw you late 50 ties at The Surf at Nantasket beach in MA. JUST A DREAM was my favorite thank you PBS in Las Vegas that I was watching the show tonight. You are still the greatest!!
Hi Jimmy–Heard you sing on PBS station in Baton Rouge tonight sure brought back memories. Remember I lived on Goodwood Ave. and you on Alden Ct. a few doors down from Dianna. Hope you are doing good and so glad to see that you are still singing and touring. Take Care–Margaret
Hi Jimmy, loved your concert in Ft.Pierce! Please come back to Florida often. Hope you in Ft. Pierce often! Fran
Jimmy Clanton, I just love your music! Thank you for bringing the good times back!! I would love for you to sing for us here in the Sarasota Florida area!
Take care and keep singing to us with that beautiful voice!!
Tanya Champagne
Dear Jimmy,
Been a fan since I was a kid – I’m now 65-years old. God Bless You as you entertain all of us and
as you SERVE THE LORD.
Your Fan and Friend,
Roger Christensen
San Diego
Jimmy, I heard you for the first time on a transistor radio from one of the many stores on 42nd St. New York City.in 1959. I was 12 & I used the money from a college prep course. I just could not stop signing your songs. God gave you a gift and your still sharing it with us. Oh what a night that must have been for you when you shared the stage with Jackie Wilson, Deon Dimucci and his belmonts as well as the Skyliners.!.I used to think that a bottle of brandy & a song were the only ones who ever cared. Now I know that Jesus saves. No human power could help me and now I’ve been sober 28 years. Now I pray for my son. He has inherited my love for music as well as my love for other things. Somehow I think you hear me, brother. I now live in a beautiful upscale retirement community in Laguna Woods, California. We have a beautiful theatre you would love and we would love you.
Love your songs your voice is one of a kind.
Thank you for all your kind comments. If it were not for you all, I would not have a career. Thank you for being fans and for also signing my Guestbook. I do read all your comments.
never had the opportunity to see you in person, but have seen you PBS and other shows and you are awesome. I am a 70 year old Vet and still love your music as I did back in the day as a teenager.
Best wishes for forever……ken
Hi Jimmy, I saw you in person a cruise ship. You were so wonderful. I have been a fan ever since.
I pray that you stay well. Love, Donna
Hi Jimmy. We were at your wonderful show on Valentine’s day 2015 in ft Pierce, fl. Last time I saw you was with my boyfriend in hialeah, fl around 1963. We have been married for 46 years. As you came down the stairs from the stage singing TOM reached for your hand and gave it to me, I kissed you! My teenage dream came true. My hubby and family were very happy for me. I was a teenager again. I’m the one who followed you to the front and showed you my scrap book with your childhood pictures. Loved the whole night. God bless you! Alice wuenstel
I saw you you come through the Airport in Jacksonville,fl as I was Playing on the stage you left your card with me enjoyed your music on your web site .
Roger Glover
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful performance on Valentine’s Day in Fort Pierce, FL. and we both look forward to your return. Wishing you good health, good times and good cheer!
John and Ilene
Thank you for the great show in Ft.Pierce! I have always been a great fan. I met you for the first time and you were so charming! You need to come back to Ft. Pierce often! Thanks Jimmy for all the great music! Fran
I just have to commend you on a lifetime if singing the songs that make us happy. I hope you enjoy all of us who listen to your carefree endearing songs and your sweet voice. Call it nostalgia, but your music was the happiness behind our yourhful innocence. When we encounter “Venus in Blue Jeans” or “Just a Dream” on the car radio or a Trader Joe’s, it is you who make us smile inside. That’s all of us Baby Boomers secret. That your music connects is with a time and place long gone to us, but still as real as if it was yesterday. “Go, Jimmy, Go.” Continue your traveling the country. You have a lot of past for us to each remember.
My husband and I went to the Bloomsburg Fair to see you. You were awesome.Your voice will be remembered and most of all,your smile. I love when you interact with the audience,they too,loved you for doing that. You are a true entertainer and we will always remember that night hearing your song of the past. They all mean a lot to the both of us. We will always be a fan of your’s.
I have been a fan ever since I heard your first song in the 50’s I hope to see you sing one day in person I live Next door to Disney. Love Marion
“Jimmy my pal thank you for being part of one of the best nights we’ve ever had and thank you for the class and style you brought to the evening – You are a legend, keep on rocking Love & kisses, your pal the Geator”
Wow !! A Blast From The Past !! Jimmy, You Were Awesome at the Kimmel Center on Saturday Night !! Love All Your Music….Love You Too !! Thanks For The Photo !! Hope To See You Again, Real Soon !!
Enjoyed the show last night in Charlotte, NC. My hobby is research on the Clanton family.
I have been a fan of yours since you started. Love your music. Jimmy maybe someday I will have the honor of seeing you in person and meeting you. Keep on singing. You are a true legend.
Went to a re-union show a few years back and for some reason you had to cancel. Really wanted to meet you. I know we are related somehow. Grew up with your music and still enjoy it very much. I play guitar and sing just for family and friends but I did tour with two other guys while in Viet Nam for a couple months and loved it. Keep up the fine work!
Cliff Clanton
I can’t believe I will be seeing you at the Ft.Pierce concert!!! I have waited so long to see you in concert. I just hope I can hold back the tears!! Thank you for all your great music. Fran
Another cold and cloudy day in Texas. The bright side is that I am watching the Raceland video for the third time. Looking forward to the day I’ll see you again in person. Loved the performance and love your music. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
It was a great pleasure to meet you and Sandy!!! Thank you for the autograph, my mother was thrilled! Come see us again in Hinckley, MN.
Just bought 2 cds of your best songs plus the new one with the blue cover spoke to sandy several times to get your web site so could order the 2 I wanted thank for changing your web site for us to do this will see you in ft piece trying to see the seating plan on line to see whats best to see you. your the reason I am going your music brings back old days when I played 45’s on my christmas present when I was 7 years old.lost all my 45’s in a fire years ago so trying to get as much as I can back. only like originals and you do that. Thanks again your friend David listen to you on pandora radio for now
Jimmy, I want to thank you for all the wonderful music you have given to us. I never get tired of listening to you.
May the Lord keep blessing you. You are blessed and highly favored of the Lord.
Opal
I am not retiring!!! I will continue to perform as God leads and directs my life; as long as HE keeps me in good health and continues
to allow me to have a voice that is better than it’s ever been in my life!
you have been an inspiration to many of us that love sweet loving love songs. you have been apart of our lives for so many years. I was very sad to hear you were giving up your tours, but I know how I felt when I became retirement age you have gift that a lot of us would have died for to have to be gifted with your talent. And what you have done for us though the years of our youth you are truely a gift from God. we will always love you and your music God bless you and may you live a longer life and have your voice never change. you almost make me cry knowing we are going to loose you. May peace be with you always.proud to be your friend you have done so much for my life and my feelings I am proud I grew up with you in it.From the bottom of my heart Thank you
i ushered at your show in Hinckley just so i could see you ! you really are wonderful !! and as i said too cute !!
It has been a blessing in my life to meet my favorite teenage singer. Most of all is the total blessing of becoming your friend now and knowing how far God has brought you. You are a humble, loving man who is touching many lives for our Lord. Loved you as a teen and love you now. You are in my deepest prayers daily. Praying for health and traveling mercies as you entertain your fans and tell them how awesome Jesus is. GOD BLESS YOU. LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST LYNN.
Hi Jimmy
Just a thank you for your contribution to the great rock n roll music scene, over the years. Here in Australia we missed out on a whole bunch of overseas stars, but was always nice to hear their records. Jimmy Clanton always kind of stood out as one of the nice guys, with a damn good haircut.
I do a rock n roll programme here in Australia on Triple U FM 104.5, and I would love to have some promos from you if that’s possible, sent via MP3 if that’s ok.
I am Rob Bell and the programme is Rokkitt Radio on Mondays from 5 oclock on Triple U FM, also if you would me like to plug any of your CD’s I am happy to oblige “on air”.
Anyway, take care, and have a merry Christmas for 2014.
Rob Bell
Thanks for the great tunes and memories of those times when we would cruise around listening to the radio. I am glad you are still performing and hope you come to the Thrasher/Horne Performance Center in Orange Park, Florida in 2015. Would that be cool or what.
Hi to one of the first swamp poppers. I’ve just been looking at newspaper ads from Baton Rouge back when you were playing with Dick Holler at the Carousel Club. I’m writing a book about Slim Harpo, and I wonder whether you’d have a few memories of Baton Rouge clubs and the local blues scene you could email me about direct ?
Been a huge fan since I am 15. Saw u at the bloom fair!
I loved your music when I was a teenager and still do. I have about a few of your original 45 records. I saw your Raceland concert and it was great like I knew it would be. Keep on singing and consider coming back to south Louisiana. Love ya…
i was in high school when “Just a Dream” came out. I still have the “45” record! Love your DVD from Racetrack–It’s almost like seeing you in person. Keep on singing, Jimmy–maybe someday I’ll be lucky enough to see you in person.
Greetings young Jimmy, keep up the great work, and before the great man calls you try and come and do a tour of England with Troy Shondell, take care buddy.
Just heard “Just A Dream” on satellite radio. Brought back good ole memories of the Lighthouse on False River. I will alwaysl love that music. Hope all is well for you!! Come to Baton Rouge soon!
Gloria Bello (Your friend in 1958-1959)
Hi Jimmy,
Just found you again and your great music. And, I just watched you sing Venus In Blue Jeans on you tube. That was one of my favorite songs. You were one of the best and it brings back so many memories when I was growing up in Georgia.
You can catch me on you tube under my name with two oldie songs I’m sure you remember…My Special Angel remake, and remake of He’s Got You.
Best to you, Jimmy!!
Bobby
I just watched the Raceland DVD again this afternoon ! I NEVER get tired of watching and listening to Jimmy !
I have listened to Raceland and I loved it. I felt like I was back in my teenage years. More than that Jimmy it wasn’t like going to a concert where you only sing a few songs. This was like being invited to your home for and informal meet and greet so everyone got to know each other and became friends. I wish I could have gone. You Tammy Lynn and Terri sang from your hearts and your grandaughter was just wonderful and a breath of spring. I play it all the time, sometimes I am not watching it but just listening to it wishing that I was there. It puts me back in time and sometimes that is a good thing I could go on and on about Raceland but it is the best of the best and I loved it. God Bless you Jimmy and I hope for many more performances just like this one Alice Basler
i was not able to attend The Raceland show. But… I bought 2 Raceland DVD s !! I bought 2 in case I wore the first one out. Well, I’ve watched it so many times I’ve lost count !! Jimmy is the best ever ! There are no words to describe this show! AWESOME doesn’t even begin to describe it !! This DVD is a MUST HAVE for All Jimmy Clanton fans !!
The Raceland DVD is the next best thing to being there. We can relive that Magical Night over and over, while wishing it had never ended. Took me 50+ years to get there, the “Wait” was beyond my expectation, YOU, Sir, DID NOT DISAPPOINT! In one EXTRAORDINARY NIGHT you made ALL my dreams come true!!! The DVD is the GREATEST reminder we could have asked for…..Thank you, JC, for the MEMORIES, in a DVD!!!! We love you!!!!
The show in Raceland was just a dream come true. I loved every minute of it. Now with the wonderful DVD I can relive it over and over again. The DVD is just wonderful.
Rec’d the RACELAND DVD and it is terrific. NOT as good as in person, of course, but since we were there I am qualified to say, “Jimmy, you are a fantastic performer. Sammye is already preparing to find another of your concerts to attend.
Sorry that was about May of 1960.
Hi Jimmy,
You were always my favorite entertainer and I got to meet you and get your autograph in Galveston, Texas in about May of 1961. You had come to appear at Pleasure Pier I believe. Anyway my friends and I met you following the Splash Day parade. Still have the autograph. Thanks for all the happy memories and the beautiful music.
Just got my tickets for your January 2 show in Minnesota. I hope the weather is better than the last time you were here. I’ll have to buy an Ol Rock and Roller shirt and hope you sign it.
Dear Jimmy,
Loved your music as a teenager, remember “Just A Dream”, it’s in my soul. Thank you! And I’m so glad you are still performing. You look and sound terrific!
still enjoying your awesom music. Keep it going. Go Jimmy Go!
I never thought I’d meet you until I went to the Ultimate Doo Wop show in Sarasota on 10/24/14. Thank you for making me feel like a teenager again. When you sang Venus in Blue Jeans & asked me to stand I was so excited. You are so talented and gave a wonderful performance. Thank you again.
see you in fort pierce
still a fan still love the songs
I saw you in Denver 2 years ago. Thank you for a great performance. Venus in Blue Jeans is my favorite song of yours. Hope you are married to your “venus”. / Lee.
Just bought your CD. I cannot buy your DVD because I do not have a DVD player. I love all your songs. You are truly blessed with so much talent.
I just love your music. You are truly blessed with so much talent.
Hi, Jimmy, I’ve loved u and your music since the ‘American Bandstand’ days! What a wonderful, glorious time! Best ever!!
a.k.a Dick Valentine. http://www.wolfeenterprises.org Love your singing, Jimmy, and glad to have you as a Facebook Friend! Venus In Blue Jeans is one of my all time favorites!
Jerry
Truly enjoyed your show at Bloomsburg Fair…..Just a dream was one of my favorites during my teens…Keep up the good shows!!!!!!
Jimmy………..I have loved you since I was a teenager! I hoped to one day see one of your shows……but due to health and other circumstances…….it has remained to be……….just a dream……….I listen to your songs often…….I have so many fond memories……You have been a blessing to all your fans! Your long time fan….thank you for the music<3
Loved you then, Love you still.
Jimmy you are the beat!! Love your music. Thank you for all you do!!
I was a lonely teenager in a strange city, going to college when Just a Dream came on the radio. I would race home from college to turn the radio, on, changing the stations until I could hear it play. Little did I know that someday I would meet you in person. From that winter day, at Memorial Hall in Plymouth I have called you friend for the genuine person that you are. Many times I have read your nuggets and they have grabbed me in the heart. I have cried many tears because sometimes they just seem to be telling me something that I needed to hear at the time. God Bless you Jimmy and keep on singing your wonderful songs for us
“Just a dream”—- so long ago— so many great memories!!!! THANKS!!!!!!
Jimmy the last time we saw you was at the IP in Biloxi.
We really enjoyed the show. we are looking forward to seeing you the next time you come to the IP.
By the way we grew up on the North side of the tracks.
Hail Istrouma! 1959 & 1957
Baton Rouge, LA.
Dickie & Linda
I would like to thank you for the wonderful performance at the Bloomsburg Fair on Saturday evening. My mother has been a fan of yours since you started performing so you can imagine how thrilled she was to finally see you perform in person. The highlight of her night was getting your autograph and picture taken with you. Thank you so much for being so gracious and welcoming to your fans. Marian and Rhonda
Hi Jimmy. 🙂 You are the greatest!!!! Hugs and love!!! 😀 <3
Jimmy,
Thanks for all your great music down through the years. “Just A Dream” was just the first of your records that have been just plain fabulous. Looking forward to lots more “golden” sounds from you. Hope to see you in person sometime.
All the best,
Jack Miller – Baltimore, Md.
Listening to you on the Solid Gold Oldies makes me feel young again. I have seizures so don’t go to concerts. DVD’s will have to do. Keep up the good work & God Bless.
Jimmy, I can relate to Candy Freeman ‘s story…. I was 11 and went to a Dick Clark Caravan of Stars show in Kansas City. Someone sat me on stage and you came over and sang Just A Dream to me. I’ll never forget looking in your eyes and you had a little tear.That was a great night I will never forget, I loved you then and I love you now. I hope you keep on singing for a long time, your voice has got even better thru the years.Oh,and that was 55 years ago.
Enjoyed your site, glad to reconnect after all lost after Katrina! You have helped make life wonderful again. Keep singing, we all,love your talents and fan comments ! sho buz
Jimmy I just want to thank you for all the wonderful memories you have given me through out the past years with all the great songs you have recorded. You were blessed with an outstanding voice that brought us all those wonderful songs that we will remember for the rest of our lives, as I have said many times, my favorite song has and will always be “Just A Dream”. I can’t tell you enough times how I love that song. Well Jimmy may god bless you and keep you safe and healthy so you can continue to sing for us. Love you lots.
What a miracle this was! I found out today that my albums of the 50’s 60’s were “gone” (to simplify the story) and I cried
way too much. Through a little research I found your Facebook ministry site, and this website. I have purchased a ticket
for your show on October 24 in Sarasota, and hope to meet you then. I am in Georgia, but will somehow find a way to
get to Sarasota, Fl.
Thanks for the miracle you sent to me today; without even knowing you had. -Turned a “hopeless feeling day” into one
with a shining light. Thank you – Judy
When I was 9 years old, I went to a dance at the Lions Club in Shreveport with my sisters. We went to see you and The Champs. I was right in front of the stage and you had me come up on stage and you had someone get a stool for me and you sang “Just a Dream” to me. I still haven’t forgotten that night. It was so cool. That was 55 years ago!!!
hi jimmy, a long time fan, from way back when I was 15 , an now im 71, an still love to hear your songs. xo, god bless, cant wait for your dvd.
hi jimmy, ive been a fan way back , love your singing, then she do , am 71, now my children, even no your songs, cant wait to get your DVD, JUST PLEASE LET ME NO HOW TO GET IT, LOVE YOU, , , YOUR LONG TIME FAN. GOD BLESS. MIDGE
Thank you Jimmy for all the great times and music you have shared with us down through the years. God Bless you!
Love the new website! Love that it has a menu. Wishing you the best of luck alway, Jimmy. You have brought so much comfort and joy to so many. May you and your family continue to be blessed by the Lord. Keep smiling always!
I still play my 45’s and continue to enjoy hearing you. When I hear your songs they bring back great memories of the past. Thank you for all these years of enjoyment.
God bless you as He has blessed us with hearing your incrediable voice.
Marie
Woops that is a nostalgia attack although if I could somehow attach that would be OK too. LOL
God Bless. Terry
You knew me as Terry Pines with a group called the Pixies Last time I saw you was in Hershey PA before I moved to CA. Lived there 30 years. Are you still in Lancaster, PA? My family lives in PA and I have spent the last 6 years in GA. Hope you and Roxie are doing well and enjoying life. I watched a PBS fundraiser using the music of the 50’s and early 60’s. Am having a nostalgia attach. Wish you well. Terry
I miss seeing you at CLUMC. We’re having a fun 60’s party/family night on Oct. 3. in Wesley Center to help celebrate out 50th anniversary. Would love for you to come enjoy it with us.
Sally Williams
love your music–have forever–thanks for all the music!!
Well, finally..it’s not going to be JUST A DREAM, when i get to see ya in concert in Sarasota Florida. Cannot wait!
Love you music since the early sixties. Saw you in Raceland, LA and just listened to “a taste of” your new CD. Loved Raceland and love the CD. Keep on singing, you are the greatest.
We live in a great land. Jimmy Clanton is a National treasure as an ARTIST and a TRUE AMERICAN!
Continue to ROCK our world!
Jimmy this was the first song/record I ever danced too summer of 1958 me 13 Linda 12 still see each other
I sure do enjoy your music on Sirius XM radio. I learned the lyrics to “Go Jimmy Go” when I just a toddler (my teenage sister played your records over and over as she babysat me). Would love to see your performance if you visit Colorado. Thanks for the music and memories.
SO PROUD TO CALL YOU MY FRIEND JIMMY!!!!!! I can’t wait for you to hear “I GAVE YOU MY HEART!” Your writing talent is awesome!!! What a beautiful song you wrote for me………..I am truly honored!!!!!! In my book you most definitely ROCK!!!!!!
Ok,I will try this again…. I love your website ! Thank you Carolyn for all the hours you’ve spent on this! And Jimmy, I now have purchased everything from your website except photos. Been a Jimmy Clanton fan since 1959, actually probably 1958 but ’59 is when I saw you. I am so happy that you are still singing . Luv ya
Read all your comments, gang…I am extremely humbled and so appreciate you ALL…!!!..
I WILL READ YOUR COMMENTS, I PROMISE…!!!!…YES, I LOVE MY INCREDIBLE FANS…!!!..YOU ALL ARE THEEEEEEEE GREATEST…!!!!…LUV, Jimmy….
Thank you so much for such an awesome show in raceland. We love you Jimmy and hope to see again soon. Hi to Sandy for me.
Loved your music as a teen and still do! Keep on keeping on!!
ALWAYS LIKE YOUR SINGING………..
Many blessings to you Jimmy. Thank you for all you share and much continued success. Love that you have this page also!!!
Great web site, Jimmy !! Love the music. One of these days I might even hear it in person. Meanwhile, it will be on here and on fb. Talk to you soon over on fb… Love you….GG !
I saw jimmy in person in Hauppauge , long island n.y this april he”s wonderful , sings just as great as ever!! <3
Great looking page Jimmy……You’re sounding better than ever………Keep up the awesome music.
I have loved your music for all of these years. I was thrilled when “Go Johnnie Go” came out and it was great. I watched it just recently. You can come to Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. I would love that. My favorite is probably “Just a Dream”, but I love them all.
I’ve been a fan of yours since the mid 50’s, I even copied your hair style, one part on each side of head and comb hair to the middle with duck tails in the back….am I correct? Anyway God Bless you, my friend. (We’re friends on FaceBook!
It would have been about 1958, and I sat right beside you in a class at LSU. You told me your band was playing across the river, and to bring a date and that you would sing a song for us. You sang “Just A Dream” for us, and we were very impressed. Little did I know that you would become so famous!
always loved your music. first saw you back in the early 60s !! ouch!haha! and still seeing you when I can. love the new website! you are a true gentlemen and great with you fans!!
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Jimmy, I love your new website. It’s awesome!! Hugs to an amazing entertainer!! Kindly, Delores
I love your music! Especially Venus in Blue Jeans. I think it’s one of the best produced records of the 60’s. The melody and the vocal are exemplary. The modulation makes it the perfect song. The trumpets are fantastic! You can hear everything on that song. Feel free to write me, I would love to discuss your music with you. Sincerely, Carl Couch
Jimmy’s greatest talent is on the inside. He is one of the warmest, kindness, caring people I have ever met and I am so happy I have seen this side of him so many times. You can not help but love Jimmy. He has brought so much happiness to all of our lives. Growing up in the 50s and 60s all we had was our music and Jimmy sure kept belting out the best music I ever heard. I still cry every time I hear “A Part of Me” and no one does it like Jimmy. Thank you for being a part of all of our lives. We love you Jimmy.
Come back to the bayou!!
I have been a fan of yours for many years!!!! It seems like a dream that we can talk with you!!
Your best fan, Judy
What was “Just a Dream” became a reality. You have followed your dream and with your God given talent, you have shinned. God bless you Jimmy
Evening Mr Clanton,
,
I have been a fan since the good old 50& 60’s … I have listened to your music all of my 67 years an still do to this day.
THANK YOU …
Your fan in Maryland
God bless
Betty1225
Thank you very much for the inspirational songs about Jesus you sang today at White Dove Fellowship. It’s great to see some of the 50’s and 60’s great singers get saved and singing for the Lord. I’ve also talked to Dion Dimucci, once. I’m the one that took all the pictures. The one that’s “temporarily” on oxygen> I was healed from terminal cancer and I’ll be healed from this, too. I hope you come back and sing. again. Thank you again and God Bless you!!
Jimmy I am honored to know such a beautiful person as you, with a heart full of love for the Lord and for your fans, thanks for the wonderful music I have heard from my youth and into my senior years. I love it and can sing along with it too. Your work has been oh so awesome just like you are. I love you, God bless you and stay sweet my beautiful friend.
Thankls for the trip back to my youth. Remember the songs the first time around.
let’s do it again, come on back to bayou next year
Been a fan since 1958. Go Jimmy Go. Still sounding great. Come to No. California some time.
Love that music and always did
Love that music and all ways did
Loved the show, your visit with the family for the reunion, and love you, Cuz.
Hello Jimmy Love this site and the song that you are singing sounds like a life recording — nothing like it !! I love all the 50″s and early 60″s They where part of me and my life and I miss the Singers and the music when it was new !!
I have the same birthday as u June 20 so a belated Happy Birthday. Loved all ur songs especially Just a Dream. I missed a show years ago because of a snow storm up on Long Island NY. Would love a chance to see u, maybe someday soon.
You know we’re friends on facebook. This is a great website Jimmy. Love it ♥
Hello Jimmy,
Greetings from Hong Kong! Your music is great and I think your website is excellent!
Best to you always!
I enjoyed the Raceland show. I am glad I went. I have been a fan since I was a teenager.
My friend and I stayed until we could get a signature from you. I really hope to get a DVD
for us both when they are out.
Thank you Jimmy and I hope you keep on doing what you like.
GO JIMMY GO
Love U
GOD BLESS
Thankful for all the memories at Raceland and those from many years ago in Coffeeville
I have loved your music for many years. Fabulous voice. Used to live in Lancaster County, beautiful area, still go back.
I always loved your beautiful voice and music. It helps me especially when I feel alone. Love you !
Jimmy I love your new website. Glad you have pictures from your different shows. Enjoyed the show on May 31st. A night to remember. Enjoyed seeing you at breakfast and singing to your fans. Looking forward to DID to relive the wonderful memories! Love you!!!
you are a beautiful person with such a big heart .love you and your singing ,you the man .glad u my friend and enjoy the hot sauce lol .good stuff .
Awesome web site Jimmy!!!!!! Love your voice & songs my friend.
Love, Judy
Awesome website! Keep on rockin’ & rollin’, Jimmy!!
Awesome website! Can’t wait for the video of the Raceland show to come out. Keep on rockin’ & rollin’, Jimmy!
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THANKS Jimmy for the best concert I have ever heard on May 31 sat night in Roseland at your bayou show we loved you show and your great voice pray you can come again on the bayou for one more show Jimmy Can’t wait to order the great DVD you are making I know it will be great can’t wait to hear my interview I did for you I mint every word I said God Bless you my friend
Thanks for the music Jimmy!
hi jimmy, I saw you in Hauppauge, long island, n.y. april 12th & enjoyed the show! I follow you on facebook too, I love watching you sing. I want to see more of the videos with your grandchildren & beautiful daughter, bless you, Love Rhona Gorman, GoD gave you such a great gift! xooxoxox
My sister and I will be going to Foxwoods to see you and we are so excited. I can’t wait to meet you and Sandy. See you in August.
Looking forward to seeing you again in August. You are a wonder of our world. Someone who is just what he presents to us. Kind, caring and an amazing talent.
my first concert of yours and was a blast and not far from where i live, wish my phone had taken a better picture, thanks for signing my picture and record, i’d do it again, kenneth
THE RACELAND SHOW WAS EVEN MORE THAN I EXPECTED!!!! I BROUGHT MY OLDER SISTER AND MY SISTER-IN-LAW AND WE ALL HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME!!!! MELODY IS BEAUTIFUL AND DID A WONDERFUL JOB ON HER BALLET PERFORMANCE!!!! WHAT A GREAT NIGHT TO REMEMBER FAMILY AND MEETING NEW FB FRIENDS!!!!! THANK YOU FOR A GREAT CONCERT!!!!
The most AMAZING Man on the Planet, your Show in Raceland was PURE PERFECTION, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!!!!! Thank you for the Memories, for making our “Just A Dream” come true!!!! We love you, ya think!!!!!!
Jimmy…what a truly GREAT show in Raceland..thank you so much for sharing your God given talents, your faith..and your wonderful family with us…what a wonderful memory you gave us! God bless you and your awesome family and team.
God Bless you Jimmy, love your music ! You rock!
jimmy , i new you would have an awesome show, i wish i was there. , ill be seeing you in fox wood , aug 2, im wearing my shirt , your voice has not changed , when you sing , it makes us feel so good, , god bless you , jimmy. were proud to say we no you,.
Jimmy you did it again You promised an aawesome show and you delivered..It has been 47 years since I last saw you and you are just as good now as you were back then. I will be glad when the vidio is released.. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories.
Jimmy what can I say? The show was all that you promised us and more! The ballet was a beautiful touch. Melodie is so graceful. Had a conversation with granddaughter Lex. She is so adorable. She told me she was soo proud of the shirt she was wearing.(the blue one with the dates of 1959-1980 ) What a night , surrounded by a loving family, friends and fans. God has truly blessed you Jimmy.The perfect ending to your show was the prayer. God Bless you Jimmy. Looking forward to the dvd and seeing you again . Love you forever!
Great website. Loved the show so much. I was happy to be able to attend. Jimmy’s voice, his talent, sense of humor, and his beautiful songwriting is still going strong. JC is awesome. Loved the duet with Terri McPhail Chiasson, And, “Ole Rock N’ Roller” is one of my favorite songs. A wonderful evening was had by all. Thank you, JC. Thank you for all the “Just A Dream” dreams!
Awesome website here Jimmy. If Venus is the 8th wonder of the world…you just have to be # 9! Looking forward to seeing some video of the Raceland show…keep on rockin’ you ole rock n roller you!
Sorry I didn’t get a chance to make it to your show in Raceland, but I did get to meet you at the practice. You, Terry , Tammy, Lynn ,Pershung, and Blue Eyed Soul sounded awesome. My son in law is the drummer for Blue eyed Soul.
JIMMY ROCKS! JIMMY ROCKS! JIMMY ROCKS! ……. Love ya Jimmy!!!!!!
Oh my! This weekend was the all-time high of my life!!!! What a show! It was so uplifting to interact with you and your fans (many of which are now my friends). Jimmy, you ARE DEFINITELY NUMBER 8!!!! Again, thank you and may God continue to bless you. Love the website! God willing, I’ll see you again real soon. Sending thankful and loving hugs to you and Sandy!
Jimmy, Your website is awesome!! Can’t wait until the vidio of the show in Race land is ready. I will be ordering it!! Hugs and Blessing, Jeanie
My wife and I were able to celebrate our anniversary by attending the “Upclose and Personal Show in Raceland, LA. What a treat and what a way to celebrate our anniversary. Spending time with other friends and fans, then Jimmy’s Performance of a lifetime. We loved all of Jimmy’s music from the first time we heard “Just A Dream” and fell in love with Jimmy after seeing the movie “Go Johnny Go”. Thanks for all the memories, Gene & Pat Blasingame Houston, Texas
Thank you for an awesome night. You promised it would be awesome and you delivered. Your fans are the greatest. It was awesome to be around so many happy and friendly people all getting along and enjoying the show. Praying blessings on you and all you do.
great show in Raceland Jimmy, so touching that you brought the children on stage and recognized them because they are the future, and to end the show with a Prayer for every one’s safe trip home , can’t wait til you come back around the gulf coast, i will be back to see you again, :), stay safe , Russell McAllister
Well Jimmy, its not “Just A Dream” anymore. I finally got to see you face to face. I am totally in awe. You are as fabulous as you were from the beginning. Thank you for a wonderful night. God Bless!
hi Jimmy Clanton, so glad your weekend was such a big success for you….
Your music brings back so many memories ! Sorry I missed Raceland, hope to see you on the Gulf Coast sometime soon! God Bless You!
Love your music–back then and now also!
Loved your music when I was a teenager and love it still. Can’t wait to order your DVD.
Geaux Jimmy Geaux! Great show On Da Bayou last night in Raceland, La. Come on back anytime!
Love the updated site; can’t wait to order the DVD of your home coming unforgettable performance in Raceland,
What a night!
Go, Jimmy Go!
Thank you for a awesome night!!! Truly unforgettable!!! <3
Love you!!
Linda
Jimmy, GOD Bless you and the fact that you have been married for so many years. My good friend, Charlie Gracie has also been married to his lovely wife, Joan for over 60 years. My band had the pleasure of working with Charlie’s band at North Wildwood NJ for a few summers. Also drummed for him at two venues in recent years. Keep going Jimmy, My wife and I love your music. We saw you at the American Music Theatre, in Lancaster, Pa. Jimmy and Bunny McNamee (My band was “Jimmy & The Tropics” Delaware County Pa. It lasted for 50 years with all Original members, all deceased now.