Publicity photo of Jimmy Clanton.

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Jimmy Clanton

Jimmy Clanton, born on September 2, 1938, is an American singer recognized as a prominent figure in the swamp pop and R&B genres during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He gained fame for his hit single "Just a Dream," which peaked at number four on the Billboard chart and sold over a million copies. Clanton had multiple Top 40 hits and toured with major artists of the era. His career includes appearances on popular television shows, starring roles in films, and later work as a disc jockey. In addition to his musical achievements, he had a religious conversion and published a biography detailing his life and faith journey.

(Source: Wikipedia)

GENRES: Popular, Rock & Roll, Male Vocalist