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'James Wayne "Jim" Stafford' (b. 16 January 1944, Eloise, Florida) is an American comedian and musician, who was prominent in the 1970s. Stafford had semi-novelty hits with the songs "Spiders and Snakes", "Swamp Witch", "Wildwood Weed", the controversial "My Girl, Bill", and "Turn Loose Of My Leg".
In addition to his recording work, Stafford hosted his own summer television variety show in 1975. In the late 1970s, he was married for a short time to singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry (of "Ode to Billie Joe" fame).
He continues to work as a comedian in Branson, Missouri performing at the Jim Stafford Theater.
★ "Swamp Witch" (1973) - US #39
★ "Spiders and Snakes" (1973) - US #3 (Gold)
★ "My Girl Bill" (1974) - US #12
★ "Wildwood Weed" (1974) - US #7
★ "Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne" (1974) - US #24
★ "I Got Stoned and I Missed It" (1975) - US #37
★ "Jasper" (1976) - US #69
★ "Turn Loose of My Leg" (1977) - US #98
★ In the 1960s, Stafford was in a Florida band which also featured singer-songwriter Lobo, and future music legend Gram Parsons. Lobo later co-produced most of Stafford's biggest hits (including "Spiders and Snakes"), along with Phil Gernhard.
★ He appeared as an actor / singer playing recorded a song in Clint Eastwood's movie, ''Any Which Way You Can'', entitled "Cow Patti".
★ He also was a co-host of the early 80's show "Those Amazing Animals" on ABC, also hosted by Priscilla Presley and Burgess Meredith.
★ Stafford appeared in two episodes of the 1976 TV series ''Gemini Man'': "Smithereens" and "Buffalo Bill Rides Again". The episodes were later edited into the movie ''Riding With Death'', which was later featured on the movie-mocking program ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''.
★ Roland, Tom. (1998). "Jim Stafford." In ''The Encyclopedia of Country Music.'' Paul Kingsbury, Ed. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 500.
★ Jim Stafford Theater
★
In addition to his recording work, Stafford hosted his own summer television variety show in 1975. In the late 1970s, he was married for a short time to singer-songwriter Bobbie Gentry (of "Ode to Billie Joe" fame).
He continues to work as a comedian in Branson, Missouri performing at the Jim Stafford Theater.
| Contents |
| Hit Singles |
| Trivia |
| References |
| External links |
Hit Singles
★ "Swamp Witch" (1973) - US #39
★ "Spiders and Snakes" (1973) - US #3 (Gold)
★ "My Girl Bill" (1974) - US #12
★ "Wildwood Weed" (1974) - US #7
★ "Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne" (1974) - US #24
★ "I Got Stoned and I Missed It" (1975) - US #37
★ "Jasper" (1976) - US #69
★ "Turn Loose of My Leg" (1977) - US #98
Trivia
★ In the 1960s, Stafford was in a Florida band which also featured singer-songwriter Lobo, and future music legend Gram Parsons. Lobo later co-produced most of Stafford's biggest hits (including "Spiders and Snakes"), along with Phil Gernhard.
★ He appeared as an actor / singer playing recorded a song in Clint Eastwood's movie, ''Any Which Way You Can'', entitled "Cow Patti".
★ He also was a co-host of the early 80's show "Those Amazing Animals" on ABC, also hosted by Priscilla Presley and Burgess Meredith.
★ Stafford appeared in two episodes of the 1976 TV series ''Gemini Man'': "Smithereens" and "Buffalo Bill Rides Again". The episodes were later edited into the movie ''Riding With Death'', which was later featured on the movie-mocking program ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''.
References
★ Roland, Tom. (1998). "Jim Stafford." In ''The Encyclopedia of Country Music.'' Paul Kingsbury, Ed. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 500.
External links
★ Jim Stafford Theater
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