St. James Avenue / John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith
Jim Lowe (2), Norman Leyden And His Orchestra
- Artist
- Jim Lowe (2), Norman Leyden And His Orchestra
- Label
- Dot Records
- Catalog number
- 45-15429
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · Single · Mono
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1955
- Genre
- Pop
What’s on it
St. James Avenue / John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith has 2 tracks, about 5:29 of music. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
ASt James Avenue
- Written-By
- Charles Grean, Jim Lowe (2)
BJohn Jacob Jingleheimer Smith
- Written-By
- Bill Carey (2), Charles Grean, Louise Viana, Norman Leyden
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Where it came from
Released in 1955 by Dot Records, this 45-rpm single features Jim Lowe performing two tracks backed by Norman Leyden and His Orchestra. During the mid-1950s, Dot Records was instrumental in bridging the gap between novelty songs, country, and early rock and roll. This release is representative of the label’s strategy to capitalize on catchy, sing-along arrangements that appealed to both children and the radio-listening public.
The A-side, St. James Avenue, sits alongside the enduring traditional folk tune John Jacob Jingleheimer Smith. Jim Lowe, a radio personality and musician, brought a polished, broadcast-ready vocal style to these recordings. The production choices reflect the standard studio practices of the era, utilizing Leyden’s orchestral arrangements to create a bright, accessible sound that prioritized clarity and rhythmic repetition, which helped these tracks maintain popularity as lighthearted entertainment during the decade.
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