Lefty Frizzell

Lefty Frizzell
Song Writer, Singer

Lefty Frizzell (known as William Orville Frizzell) was an American country music singer. He was widely recognized for his songwriting talents. Frizzell's style of singing influenced a great many singers, particularly Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Keith Whitley.
William Orville Frizzell was born on March 31, 1928 in Corsicana in Navarro County in Central Texas. Frizzell's largest influences included Jimmie Rodgers. He began listening to Rodgers' records as a boy. He began singing professionally before his teens.
In 1946, Lefty got married.
In 1947, the 19-year old Frizzell was arrested for having sex with an underage fan.
In 1950, he had landed a regular job at the Big Spring, Texas, nightclub "Ace of Clubs" where he developed a dedicated fan following.
In April 1950, he cut several demos of Frizzell singing his own songs.
In 1954, Frizzell had an automobile accident.
In 1968, he recorded with June Stearns as Agnes and Orville.
In early 1972, he left Columbia records and signed with ABC Records.
In 1972, Frizzell was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and his song "If You've Got the Money (I've Got the Time)" earned him the Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
On July 19, 1975, at age 47, Frizzell died of a massive stroke.

Lefty Frizzell Songs

* If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time (1950)
* I Want to be with You Always (1951)
* Always Late (1951)
* Mom and Dad’s Waltz (1951)
* I Love You a Thousand Ways (1951)
* Travellin Blues (1951)
* Look What Thoughts Will Do (1951)
* Don't Stay Away (1952)
* Give Me More, More, More (Of Your Kisses) (1952)

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