In the early 1950s he joined Johnnie Johnson's band and in 1955 met Muddy Waters, who suggested he contact Chess Records. He was introduced to music from a young age at school and church. Jake Hess, lead singer with The Statesmen, sang this number at Elvis's funeral.Ĭhuck Berry was born Charles Edward Anderson Berry on 18 October, 1926, in St Louis, Missouri. Numerous artists, including The Statesmen, have recorded this gospel favourite. Stuart Hamblen wrote a number of gospels, including "It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)," also recorded by Elvis. Could it be that they recorded Hamblen's number before Hamblen himself? (The Golden Chorus also released the title on 78rpm RCA Victor 20-5072, though the label here showed matrix E2VB-6828). 24," in Billboard for week ending 23 August 1952. The recording was listed in "This Week's New Releases on RCA Victor" with the note, "Ships Coast to Coast, Aug. This might indicate a problem, for The Golden Chorus Featuring Jimmy Carroll also recorded Hamblen's "Known Only To Him," and their version, on both 45 rpm and 78 rpm formats on RCA Victor 47-4895 and 20-4895 respectively (matrix E2VW-6828). His first major success in C&W came in 1949 with the number, "But I'll Be Chasin' Women." He recorded the original version of his self-penned "Known Only To Him" on 29 July, 1952, and it was released as a single on Columbia Sacred Series 4-21012, being reviewd in Billboard's "This week's New Records" section in the week ending 8 November, 1952. He started singing on the KFI radio station in Los Angeles in 1927 and in 1934 was signed to the newly-formed MCA Records label. Stuart Hamblen was born on 20 October, 1908, in Kellyville, Texas.
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