White Lightning (The Big Bopper song)
1959 single by George Jones / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"White Lightning" is a song written by the rockabilly artist J. P. Richardson, best known by his stage name, the Big Bopper. The song was recorded by American country music artist George Jones and released as a single in February 1959. On April 13, 1959, Jones' version was the first number-one single of his career. The song has since been covered by numerous artists. Richardson never got to see the success of the record, as he had been killed in an airplane accident 6 days before its release.
Quick Facts Single by George Jones, from the album ...
"White Lightning" | ||||
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Single by George Jones | ||||
from the album White Lightning and Other Favorites | ||||
B-side | "Long Time to Forget" | |||
Released | February 9, 1959 | |||
Recorded | 1958 | |||
Genre | Rock and roll, rockabilly, country | |||
Length | 2:48 | |||
Label | Mercury | |||
Songwriter(s) | J. P. Richardson | |||
Producer(s) | Pappy Daily | |||
George Jones singles chronology | ||||
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