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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZMATHIS, Country Johnny(b 28 September 1930, Maud TX; d 27 September 2011, Cornersville TN) Country singer popular in '50s-60s. Began at Big D Jamboree, Dallas '52-4; teamed with Jimmy Lee for duets on Chess, Talent and D Records: Jimmy & Johnny made C&W top 10 with 'If You Don't Somebody Else Will' '54 on Chess. He recorded solo for Decca, UA and Little Darlin', made the chart with 'Please talk To My Heart' '63 on UA. A prolific songwriter, his work was recorded by Johnny Paycheck, George Jones, Webb Pierce, others. |