Ottis Dewey Whitman Jr.(1923-2013) had a musical career that spanned more than seven decades and included more than 100 albums and some 500 songs. Best known as a country-western singer, Whitman also recorded gospel, show tunes, love songs, and standards. He was given the name "Slim" after signing with Colonel Tom Parker (yes, Whitman toured with Elvis in the early days) after Canadian singer Wilf Carter who was billed as "Montana Slim." Whitman was an early influence on George Harrison and Paul McCartney, and was listed as one of Michael Jackson's ten favorite vocalists.
"Indian Love Call"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBuk1HXcz1k
"Red River Valley"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SEXypXTpvA
"I Remember You"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXOcRe7E5kA
"Rose Marie"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIKbJziquk
"Beautiful Brown Eyes" (with Connie Francis)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIKbJziquk
"A Fool Such as I"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W42fEyMFGiI
"I'm Casting My Lasso Toward the Sky" -- his first recorded song (in 1948)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W42fEyMFGiI
"Singing Hills"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ilTmtBjYtA
"Cattle Call"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bZS1-en398
"What'll I Do?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loFAEwvz3OM
"Una Poloma Blanca"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y78dtSvzWc4
"The Wayward Wind"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4LTK8npFMk
"That's How the Yodel Was Born"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FJ2QbM6wlQ
"Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8cWZgTIxFI
"Whippoorwill Yodel"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRycMph86RA
"Tennessee Waltz"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OY9rQZbhU
Channeling his inner Gene Autry -- "Back in the Saddle Again"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1esuJZ2tek
And his inner Roy Rogers -- "Happy Trails"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdyttO3hLoo
There, now isn't that better than watching the Inauguration today?
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