Jimmy Velvit

American singer-songwriter
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Jimmy Velvit
Born (1941-01-11) January 11, 1941 (age 83)
OriginCoalgate, Oklahoma/Dallas, Texas
GenresRock and roll, R&B, C&W
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, entertainment promoter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1961–present
LabelsCub Records
Bell Records
Tear Drop Records
Abnak Records
Collectables Records
Seduction Records
Alta Records
Division Records
Various Indie labels
WebsiteJimmy Velvit's Website
Musical artist

James Mullins (born January 11, 1941), better known as Jimmy Velvit, is an American rock and roll singer, who began his career in the 1960s. He is originally from Coalgate, Oklahoma, later from Dallas, Texas. He is best known for recording a white rhythm and blues version, in 1962, of Robert & Johnny's 1958 hit "We Belong Together". Velvit's first release was "Sometimes at Night" on Division Records in 1961, afterwards released on Cub Records (a division of M-G-M). He also recorded under the name 'James Bell', in 1968, when he charted "He Ain't Country", a Country & Western release, for Bell Records.

In 2001, his album Sun Sea and Sand (Seduction SCD-103) was nominated for a Grammy Award. Velvit was still recording and performing as of 2021[update].

Discography

45 RPM Singles (listed in alphabetical order by label) (incomplete)
Albums
Compilation albums (albums including at least one Jimmy Velvit track)
CD singles

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