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On September 8, 1932, Patsy Cline was born.
From This Day in Rock, which doesn't exist anymore:
Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer. Part of the late 1950s/early 1960s Nashville sound, Cline successfully "crossed over" to pop music and was one of the most influential, successful and acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century. She died at the age of 30 in a multiple-fatality crash of the private plane of her manager, Randy Hughes.
I can't come up with this nugget online, but if I am not mistaken, I heard years ago that she was number two in jukebox sales in 1959. Some guy named Elvis or whatever was number one. You can probably win a bar bet on that one. Can anyone confirm this?
Patsy Cline
Cline at 4 Star Records in March 1957
Birth name: Virginia Patterson Hensley
Also known as: Ginny, Patsy
Born: September 8, 1932, Winchester, Virginia, U.S.
Died: March 5, 1963 (aged 30), near Camden, Tennessee, U.S.
Associated acts: Kitty Wells, Jean Shepard, Jimmy Dean, Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, Skeeter Davis, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn, Jan Howard, Dottie West, Willie Nelson
Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer and part of the Nashville sound during the late 1950s and early 1960s. She successfully "crossed over" to pop music and was one of the most influential, successful, and acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century. She died at age 30 in the crash of a private airplane.
Cline was known for her rich tone, emotionally expressive and bold contralto voice, and her role as a country music pioneer. She, along with Kitty Wells, helped to pave the way for women as headline performers in the genre. She overcame poverty, a devastating automobile accident, and significant professional obstacles, and she has been cited as an inspiration by Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and other singers in diverse styles. Books, movies, documentaries, and stage plays document her life and career.
Her hits began in 1957 with Donn Hecht's and Alan Block's "Walkin' After Midnight," Hank Cochran's and Harlan Howard's "I Fall to Pieces," Hank Cochran's "She's Got You," and Willie Nelson's "Crazy," and ended in 1963 with Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams." Millions of her records have sold since her death. She won awards and accolades, causing many to view her as an icon at the level of Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. She became the first female solo artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973, ten years after her death. In 1999, she was voted number 11 on VH1's special The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll. In 2002, she was voted Number One on Country Music Television's The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music, and she was ranked 46th in the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Her 1973 Country Music Hall of Fame plaque reads: "Her heritage of timeless recordings is testimony to her artistic capacity."
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Cline at 4 Star Records in March 1957
Birth name: Virginia Patterson Hensley
Also known as: Ginny, Patsy
Born: September 8, 1932, Winchester, Virginia, U.S.
Died: March 5, 1963 (aged 30), near Camden, Tennessee, U.S.
Associated acts: Kitty Wells, Jean Shepard, Jimmy Dean, Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, Skeeter Davis, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn, Jan Howard, Dottie West, Willie Nelson
Patsy Cline (born Virginia Patterson Hensley; September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer and part of the Nashville sound during the late 1950s and early 1960s. She successfully "crossed over" to pop music and was one of the most influential, successful, and acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century. She died at age 30 in the crash of a private airplane.
Cline was known for her rich tone, emotionally expressive and bold contralto voice, and her role as a country music pioneer. She, along with Kitty Wells, helped to pave the way for women as headline performers in the genre. She overcame poverty, a devastating automobile accident, and significant professional obstacles, and she has been cited as an inspiration by Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and other singers in diverse styles. Books, movies, documentaries, and stage plays document her life and career.
Her hits began in 1957 with Donn Hecht's and Alan Block's "Walkin' After Midnight," Hank Cochran's and Harlan Howard's "I Fall to Pieces," Hank Cochran's "She's Got You," and Willie Nelson's "Crazy," and ended in 1963 with Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams." Millions of her records have sold since her death. She won awards and accolades, causing many to view her as an icon at the level of Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. She became the first female solo artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1973, ten years after her death. In 1999, she was voted number 11 on VH1's special The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll. In 2002, she was voted Number One on Country Music Television's The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music, and she was ranked 46th in the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Her 1973 Country Music Hall of Fame plaque reads: "Her heritage of timeless recordings is testimony to her artistic capacity."
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We've had lots of Patsy Cline videos in the Music Appreciation forum over the years, so let's go right to the top. Here's a good one. Turn on your computer speakers and share this with everyone at work. If you're in a hurry (like, to clean out your cubicle as security watches), Patsy Cline comes on at 5:50. Good luck finding a vest like that.
I can't find a video of this:
This is my favorite Patsy Cline video:
Her first TV appearance:
If they'd put these old shows on TV, I'd never leave the house.
Wait -- wait -- this!
Tue Mar 5, 2024: On this day, March 5, 1963, Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in a plane crash.
Fri Sep 8, 2023: On this day, September 8, 1932, Patsy Cline was born.
Sun Mar 5, 2023: On this day, March 5, 1963, Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in a plane crash.
Fri Mar 3, 2023: On this day, March 3, 1963, Patsy Cline performed a benefit concert in Kansas City, Kansas.
Thu Sep 8, 2022: On this day, September 8, 1932, Patsy Cline was born.
Wed Sep 8, 2021: On this day, September 8, 1932, Patsy Cline was born.
Tue Sep 8, 2020: On this day, September 8, 1932, Patsy Cline was born.
Tue Mar 5, 2019: Patsy Cline, September 8, 1932 - March 5, 1963
Fri Sep 8, 2017: Happy birthday, Patsy Cline.