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Marvin Rainwater


Rockabilly / Country

Years active 1957-2013

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Wichita, Kansas, USA

Born July 2, 1925, Died Sept. 17, 2013 (a. 88), Minneapolis, Minnesota

Kansas

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Marvin Rainwater

Marvin Karlton Rainwater (July 2, 1925 – Sept. 17, 2013) was an American country and rockabilly singer and songwriter who had several hits during the late 1950s, including "Gonna Find Me a Bluebird" and "Whole Lotta Woman", a UK no.1 record. He was known for wearing Native American-themed outfits on stage and was 25 percent Cherokee.

Biography; Early life and rise to Fame

Rainwater was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Stella (née Miller) and Cicero Percy Rainwater, and grew up during the Great Depression. As a child, instead of listening to the Grand Ole Opry with his father, he took classical piano lessons, which ended after he lost part of his right thumb to a work accident as a teenager. He originally trained to be a veterinarian, but after some time in the Navy during World War II took up the guitar. He became fascinated with Roy Acuff and started playing and writing songs. With his brothers, he played concerts around Virginia. He sometimes wore a buckskin jacket and headband. Rising guitarist Roy Clark worked with Rainwater and together they cut a few demos for 4 Star Records. Pop singer Teresa Brewer turned one of his compositions, "I Gotta Go Get My Baby", into a big hit. Others were overdubbed and released on budget record labels.  Read the Original text here >>> Marvin Rainwater / C. Francis

” Rockin’ Rollin’ Rainwater ” Bear family  Bfx 15079 [1982]

Mr. Blues - 1956

I dig you baby - 1958

Moanin' the blues - 1958

Love me baby (like there's no tomorrow) - 1959

” Sings With a Heart, With a Beat ” Bear family  Bfx 15132 [1984]

duet with Connie Francis - You, my darling you - 1957

duet with Patty Rainwater (sister) - Can I count on your love - 1958

Boo hoo - 1961

Tough top cat - 1961


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