Jim Glaser facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jim Glaser
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James William Glaser |
| Born | December 16, 1937 Spalding, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2019 (aged 81) |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1959–2019 |
| Labels | RCA Victor MGM/Curb MCA/Noble Vision Solitaire |
James William Glaser (born December 16, 1937 – died April 6, 2019) was a talented American country music singer. He was born in a town called Spalding, Nebraska. Jim Glaser was known for his amazing voice and for writing many popular songs.
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Jim Glaser's Musical Journey
Jim Glaser had two brothers, Chuck and Tompall Glaser, who were also country singers. Jim performed with them in a group called Tompall & the Glaser Brothers. They made music together and were quite famous.
Starting His Career
Before becoming a solo artist, Jim Glaser worked as a backup singer. This means he sang harmonies behind the main singer. He spent a long time singing with the famous singer and songwriter Marty Robbins.
Jim also wrote songs for other artists. In 1964, he wrote two big hits. One was "What Does it Take" for Skeeter Davis. The other was "Thanks a Lot for Tryin' Anyway" for Liz Anderson.
His Biggest Songwriting Hit
Jim Glaser's most successful song as a writer was "Woman, Woman". This song became a huge pop hit in 1967 for a group called Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. Jim even recorded his own version of the song later in 1975.
Jim Glaser as a Solo Artist
Jim Glaser also had a great career singing by himself. He released four studio albums. Many of his songs became popular on the Hot Country Songs charts.
His biggest solo hit was a song called "You're Gettin' to Me Again". This song reached number one on the country charts! Out of his three brothers, Jim was the only one to have a number one hit song.
In 1984, the Academy of Country Music chose Jim Glaser as the Best New Male Vocalist. This was a big award that showed how talented he was. He also co-wrote the song "Who Were You Thinkin' Of" in 1979.
Later Years
Jim Glaser continued to make music for many years. He passed away on April 6, 2019, at the age of 81. He left behind a legacy of wonderful country music.
