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On this day, February 18, 1914, Pee Wee King was born.
Pee Wee King
Pee Wee King c. 1944
Background information
Birth name: Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski
Born: February 18, 1914; Abrams, Wisconsin, United States
Died: March 7, 2000 (aged 86); Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski (February 18, 1914 – March 7, 2000), known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist best known for co-writing "Tennessee Waltz".
Pee Wee King is credited with bringing the musicians union to the Grand Ole Opry — he was one of the first musicians in Nashville to carry a union card, and to have the members of his band work union. He also served on the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Pee Wee King c. 1944
Background information
Birth name: Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski
Born: February 18, 1914; Abrams, Wisconsin, United States
Died: March 7, 2000 (aged 86); Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski (February 18, 1914 – March 7, 2000), known professionally as Pee Wee King, was an American country music songwriter and recording artist best known for co-writing "Tennessee Waltz".
Pee Wee King is credited with bringing the musicians union to the Grand Ole Opry — he was one of the first musicians in Nashville to carry a union card, and to have the members of his band work union. He also served on the board of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Pee Wee King & Golden West Cowboys - Pee Wee King - Slow Poke
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Pee Wee King singing 'Slow Poke'
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Pee Wee King singing 'Slow Poke'
Redd Stewart: New Website: http://www.billyraestewart.com/
Pee Wee King & Golden West Cowboys - Pee Wee King - 'Tennesse Waltz' & 'You Belong to Me'
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Redd singing The 'Tennessee Waltz' and 'You Belong To Me'
Redd Stewart: New Website: http://www.billyraestewart.com/
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reddstewart
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Redd singing The 'Tennessee Waltz' and 'You Belong To Me'
Redd Stewart: New Website: http://www.billyraestewart.com/
Pee Wee King - Ten Gallon Boogie
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Hillbilly Boogie
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50sRockabilly
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Hillbilly Boogie
Pee Wee King and His Band - Blue Suede Shoes (1956)
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Pee Wee King wrote/co-wrote and recorded some big hits in the late 1940's and early 1950's, such as "Tennessee Waltz", "Bonaparte's Retreat", "Slow Poke", "You Belong to Me", and "Bimbo". In the mid-'50's, he released some rock and roll/rockabilly singles. The vocal on this record is Walter Hayes. Several versions of "Blue Suede Shows" were released in 1956, and this version was one that did not chart nationally. The song did chart at #2 for Carl Perkins (it's writer) in March 1956 (#10 UK, #1 Country, #2 R&B), #20 on the Hot 100 for Elvis Presley in April 1956 (#9 UK) and #63 for Boyd Bennett and His Rockets on the Hot 100 in April 1956. Other charting versions: #38 on the Hot 100 for Johnny Rivers in March 1973 and #13 in the UK for Elvis Presley in September 2007.
Did not chart, but released as a single in 1956.
Written by Carl Perkins.
B-side is "Tennessee Dancin' Doll".
4,840 views Aug 20, 2011
CatsPjamas1
56.6K subscribers
Pee Wee King wrote/co-wrote and recorded some big hits in the late 1940's and early 1950's, such as "Tennessee Waltz", "Bonaparte's Retreat", "Slow Poke", "You Belong to Me", and "Bimbo". In the mid-'50's, he released some rock and roll/rockabilly singles. The vocal on this record is Walter Hayes. Several versions of "Blue Suede Shows" were released in 1956, and this version was one that did not chart nationally. The song did chart at #2 for Carl Perkins (it's writer) in March 1956 (#10 UK, #1 Country, #2 R&B), #20 on the Hot 100 for Elvis Presley in April 1956 (#9 UK) and #63 for Boyd Bennett and His Rockets on the Hot 100 in April 1956. Other charting versions: #38 on the Hot 100 for Johnny Rivers in March 1973 and #13 in the UK for Elvis Presley in September 2007.
Did not chart, but released as a single in 1956.
Written by Carl Perkins.
B-side is "Tennessee Dancin' Doll".
Pee Wee King Trots Out A Humdinger
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Unnamed instrumental from the hottest band EAST of the Mississippi.
7,777 views Nov 15, 2009
pappyredux
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Unnamed instrumental from the hottest band EAST of the Mississippi.
Sat Feb 18, 2023: On this day, February 18, 1914, Pee Wee King was born.
Hat tip, This Day in Country Music
February 18th: On this day
1914
Born on this day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski who became better known as Pee Wee King. The American country music songwriter is best known for co-writing "The Tennessee Waltz", which was a hit for both Cowboy Copas, Patti Page and Petula Clark. He died of a heart attack in Louisville, Kentucky, aged 86 on March 7, 2000.
1914
Born on this day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski who became better known as Pee Wee King. The American country music songwriter is best known for co-writing "The Tennessee Waltz", which was a hit for both Cowboy Copas, Patti Page and Petula Clark. He died of a heart attack in Louisville, Kentucky, aged 86 on March 7, 2000.
Fri Feb 18, 2022: On this day, February 18, 1914, Pee Wee King was born.