Jimmy Donley

Jimmy Donley (1929-1963) was a singer-songwriter from Gulfport, Mississippi who worked in swamp pop and country music. He recorded for labels including Decca, Ace, and Tear Drop, and wrote songs that became hits for artists like Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis. His life was turbulent and cut short, leaving behind a small but devoted following among collectors of Gulf Coast roots music.