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Jim Ford

voc, 1941-2007 US, Kentucky
Singer / Songwriter of Rock and R&B/Soul
A.k.a. James Henry Ford

Jim Ford (August 23, 1941 – November 18, 2007) was an American singer-songwriter originally from Johnson County, Kentucky. After living in New Orleans, Ford moved to Los Angeles, and finally settled in Fort Bragg, CA. His music is a mixture of soul, country and folk. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists, including Aretha Franklin, P.J. Proby, Bobby Womack, and The Temptations. The UK singer Sylvia McNeill recorded "Ugly Man" in 1970, the only known version as Ford's could not be found in his archives. Nick Lowe has cited Jim Ford as his biggest musical influence.

     
Genres
  • Rock
  • R&B/Soul
  • Folk
  • World
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
She Turns My Radio On on Rare Singles and Previously Unreleased Masters, Vol. 1 by Jim Ford
It's My Life on Point of No Return - Previously Unreleased Masters, a Lost 45 & Rare Demos by Jim Ford
Long Road Ahead on Harlan County by Jim Ford
I'm Gonna Make Her Love Me on Harlan County by Jim Ford
Love On My Brain on Harlan County by Jim Ford
I'm Ahead If I Can Quit While I'm Behind on Point of No Return - Previously Unreleased Masters, a Lost 45 & Rare Demos by Jim Ford
Harlan County on Harlan County by Jim Ford
Under Construction on Harlan County by Jim Ford
Working My Way To LA on Harlan County by Jim Ford
Big Mouth USA - Slow Version on Rare Singles and Previously Unreleased Masters, Vol. 1 by Jim Ford

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Allergic To Love (The Later Recordings)Jim Ford2016Album
Demolition Expert Rare Acoustic DemosJim Ford2011Compil.
The Unissued Capitol AlbumJim Ford2009Album
Big Mouth USA The Unissued Paramount AlbumJim Ford2009Album
Point Of No ReturnJim Ford2008Compil.
The Sounds Of Our TimeJim Ford2007Compil.
Rising SignJim Ford1973Single
Harlan County / Changin' ColorsJim Ford1969Single
Dr. Handy's Dandy CandyJim Ford1969Single
Harlan CountyJim Ford1969Album
Hangin' From Your Lovin' Tree / Crazy Cajun Cake Walk BandJim Ford1968Single
RamonaJim Ford1967Single
Linda Comes RunningJim Ford1967Single
College Queen / Lazy LoveJim Ford1962Single
The Story Of Elvis PresleyJim Ford1960Single
To Make My Life BeautifulJim FordSingle
Look AgainJim FordSingle
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