Jimmy Clanton
Jimmy Clanton was born 2 September 1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and formed his first band in 1956 while in high school.
One of the few white singers to come out of the New Orleans R&B/rock & roll sound (he was known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol"), he rode the crest of the popular teen music wave in the 1950s and '60s with such songs as 'Just a Dream' and 'Venus in Blue Jeans'. He even continued to release hits after he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961 and served for two years. Read Full BioJimmy Clanton was born 2 September 1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and formed his first band in 1956 while in high school.
One of the few white singers to come out of the New Orleans R&B/rock & roll sound (he was known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol"), he rode the crest of the popular teen music wave in the 1950s and '60s with such songs as 'Just a Dream' and 'Venus in Blue Jeans'. He even continued to release hits after he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961 and served for two years.
Clanton became a disc jockey in the 1970s and performed in an oldies revue, The Masters of Rock 'n' Roll, with Troy Shondell, Ray Peterson, and Ronnie Dove. He is reputed to have had a religious conversion in the 1980s. In the 1995 Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Clanton performed with Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, and Frankie "Sea Cruise" Ford.
Clanton starred in a rock 'n' roll movie produced by Alan Freed called "Go Johnny Go," and later starred in "Teenage Millionaire."
One of the few white singers to come out of the New Orleans R&B/rock & roll sound (he was known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol"), he rode the crest of the popular teen music wave in the 1950s and '60s with such songs as 'Just a Dream' and 'Venus in Blue Jeans'. He even continued to release hits after he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961 and served for two years. Read Full BioJimmy Clanton was born 2 September 1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, and formed his first band in 1956 while in high school.
One of the few white singers to come out of the New Orleans R&B/rock & roll sound (he was known as the "swamp pop R&B teenage idol"), he rode the crest of the popular teen music wave in the 1950s and '60s with such songs as 'Just a Dream' and 'Venus in Blue Jeans'. He even continued to release hits after he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961 and served for two years.
Clanton became a disc jockey in the 1970s and performed in an oldies revue, The Masters of Rock 'n' Roll, with Troy Shondell, Ray Peterson, and Ronnie Dove. He is reputed to have had a religious conversion in the 1980s. In the 1995 Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Clanton performed with Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, and Frankie "Sea Cruise" Ford.
Clanton starred in a rock 'n' roll movie produced by Alan Freed called "Go Johnny Go," and later starred in "Teenage Millionaire."
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Venus In Blue Jeans
Jimmy Clanton Lyrics
She's Venus in blue jeans
Mona Lisa with a ponytail
She's walkin' talkin' work of art
She's the girl who stole my heart
My Venus in blue jeans
Is the Cinderella I adore
She's my very special angel, too
A fairy tale come true
They say there's seven wonders in the world
But what they say is out of date
There's more than seven wonders in the world
I just met number eight
My Venus in blue jeans
Is everything I hoped she'd be
A teenage goddess from above
And she belongs to me
My Venus in blue jeans
Is everything I hoped she'd be
A teenage goddess from above
And she belongs to me
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Howard Greenfield, Jack Keller
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Mary Ann Agnes
I always wondered why he didn't last longer, Great singer Terrific looks!
Robert Brown
Great music bringing back great memories.
Janet Thomson
This version is better than Mark Wynters.
patrick scott
Learnt how to play and sing this song on my guitar this summer I love it pat
TisEyerish1
I loved him so much back in the day. This video evoked some nice memories for me..thank you!
Sheila Hogan
I love this song this man had a beautiful gift his voice. When he brings his wife up on stage you can see the deep love they have for each other.
Paula Sievert
One of my favorites in grammar school. This is why I love music today. Happy Birthday Jimmy.
patrick scott
Used to love hearing this song on the radio back in the day thankyou jimmy
Victor DiFabio
Great and memorable AB performance by Jimmy. Never tire of watching and listening to it. Do wish we had though for a moment, and for posterity, a close-up of audience, especially guys and gals sitting in front row.
Marylou Long
Iโm met this wonderful man at an airport this week. He is a God fearing Christian man. It was such an honor.