Jimmy Arthur Ordge
James "Jimmy" Arthur Ordge (1935 - July 1, 2016)[2] was a Canadian country music recording artist.
Jimmy Arthur Ordge | |
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| Born | 1935 Donalda, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | July 1, 2016 Edmonton, Alberta |
| Genres | Rockabilly, Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 1961–1981 |
| Labels | Quality Records, Decca Records, Apex Records, Damon Records, MCA Coral, Royalty Records, Dore Records[1] |
Ordge scored two Canadian Number-One country singles with his 1967 release “Irena Cheyenne” and his 1970 release “The Ballad of Muk Tuk Annie”. He was a Country Male Vocalist of the Year nominee for the Juno Awards of 1978.[3] His 1981 Doré Records single release, “Stay Away From Jim”,[4] made the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 89 on July 24, 1981.[5]
Honours
In 2021 Ordge was inducted posthumously into the Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame.[6]
Notable recording
- “Easy Rockin Chair”, Quality Records (1961)
- “Irena Cheyenne”, Decca Records (1967)
- “The Ballad of Muk Tuk Annie” Damon Records (1970)
- “Stay Away From Jim” Dore Records (1981)
References
- "Jimmy Arthur Ordge". Discogs.
- "James ORDGE Obituary (2016) - Edmonton, AB". Edmonton Journal – via www.legacy.com.
- "CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC FAMILY, LOST ONE OF ITS TRUE PIONEERS". Royalty Records Inc.
- "Jimmy Arthur Ordge – Stay Away From Jim (1981, Vinyl) - Discogs". Discogs.
- "Jimmy Arthur Ordge | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021.
- "Royal Hotel performer into Alberta music hall of fame". MooseJawToday.com.
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