WAKELY, JIMMY
(1914–1982)
WAKELY, JIMMY (b. James Clarence W., Mineola, Ark., February 16, 1914–September 23, 1982) Wakely, one of the most popular singing COWBOYS of the postwar era, started the vogue for cheatin' songs with his megahit duet Slippin' Around, recorded with pop singer Margaret Whiting . Born in a small Arkansas town, Wakely was raised in Oklahoma. After finishing his education, he held a series of low-level jobs, eventually working his way up to being a local journalist. Meanwhile, he formed his own…