Wesley Erwin "Mac" Curtis, Jr. (January 16, 1939 – September 16, 2013) was … Read Full Bio ↴Wesley Erwin "Mac" Curtis, Jr. (January 16, 1939 – September 16, 2013) was an American rockabilly musician.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Curtis began playing guitar at the age of 12, entering local talent competitions. He moved to Weatherford in 1954, and while there he formed a band with two classmates, Jim and Ken Galbraith. They played at school events, but during one of the events, their show was shut down due to sexually suggestive on-stage movements.[1] Instead, the group played locally, and in 1955 they were offered a deal with King Records, who released their debut single, "If I Had Me a Woman". Soon after Alan Freed heard the group and invited them to play on his Christmas radio special in 1956. He returned to Weatherford to finish school in 1957, and then became a disc jockey in Seoul, Korea after joining the military.[1] Upon his return in 1960, he continued work as a DJ in the South, and released a few albums; his 1968 release, The Sunshine Man, hit #35 on the U.S. Country albums chart.[2] As rockabilly grew in popularity in the 1970s, he began recording with Ray Campi and signed to European label Rollin Rock; his career took off there in the 1980s and 1990s. He was later elected to the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
He died on September 16, 2013, following injuries received in a car accident.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Curtis began playing guitar at the age of 12, entering local talent competitions. He moved to Weatherford in 1954, and while there he formed a band with two classmates, Jim and Ken Galbraith. They played at school events, but during one of the events, their show was shut down due to sexually suggestive on-stage movements.[1] Instead, the group played locally, and in 1955 they were offered a deal with King Records, who released their debut single, "If I Had Me a Woman". Soon after Alan Freed heard the group and invited them to play on his Christmas radio special in 1956. He returned to Weatherford to finish school in 1957, and then became a disc jockey in Seoul, Korea after joining the military.[1] Upon his return in 1960, he continued work as a DJ in the South, and released a few albums; his 1968 release, The Sunshine Man, hit #35 on the U.S. Country albums chart.[2] As rockabilly grew in popularity in the 1970s, he began recording with Ray Campi and signed to European label Rollin Rock; his career took off there in the 1980s and 1990s. He was later elected to the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
He died on September 16, 2013, following injuries received in a car accident.
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Mac Curtis Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Mac Curtis:
Grandaddy My granddaddy's got long white hair But I'll tell you now…
Grandaddy's Rockin' My granddaddy's got long white hair But I'll tell you now…
Grandaddys Rockin My granddaddy's got long white hair But I'll tell you now…
Say So Now, listen little woman I'm a-talkin' to you I don't think…
Say So ) Now, listen little woman I'm a-talkin' to you I don't think…
That Ain't Nothin' But Right Well, I work hard and I draw my pay So when…
That Ain't Nothing But Right Well, I work hard and I draw my pay So when…
That Ain't Nothing' But Right Well, I work hard and I draw my pay So when…
That Aint Nothin But Right Well, I work hard and I draw my pay So when…
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Nick Scroggins
This song was written by my grandfather James shell. He passed away when I was 6 so I have few memories of him but whenever I hear some of his songs it makes me feel closer to him. My grandmother is nearly 88 now and she tells me of wonderful stories for a time long past of their experiences with some of the world's most revered country artists. It's amazing having music to pass on to family and folks in the future to enjoy.
Mark fender
One of the finest Rockabilly tracks ever cut.
Francis Bignell
your not wrong fella
S. Riiski
Mac Curtis is my favourite rockabilly singer; i got cd's and a few vinyl albums of his, including his last one, The Songs I Wish I Wrote, which he recorded here in Finland a couple of years before his dying. Great artist, wish i had met him.
joseph sardena
He's up there with the best in Rockabilly heaven !
Arif Bey
اغنية رائعة حقا. آلاات موسيقية حقيقية، صوت جميل، كلمات عذبة... متعة... Thannnnx
Heath St John
Well, as you mature, the lyrics to these fantastically tuneful r'n'r records, and the vocalists' talent become more and more embarrasing; but their danceabilty, and their brief, callow joyfulness remain for me forever irresistible.
Tracey Hayward
Cool song . Thanks for sharing .
Vlad Piussi
Super rockabilly 👍
Jl Smith
Reminds me of Elvis Presley thank you for the upload.