Jim Weatherly
American singer-songwriter (1943–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Dexter Weatherly (March 17, 1943 – February 3, 2021) was an American singer-songwriter who wrote mostly pop and country music. He played quarterback at the University of Mississippi[1] while also writing music with his own bands. He subsequently chose songwriting over a football career. His notable songs include "The Need to Be" and "Midnight Train to Georgia".
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Birth name | James Dexter Weatherly |
Born | (1943-03-17)March 17, 1943 Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 2021(2021-02-03) (aged 77) Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S. |
Genres | Country, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1965–2021 |
Labels | RCA Buddah Brizac |
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