Jimmy & Johnny

Jimmy & Johnny were an American country music duo comprised of Jimmy Lee Fautheree and Johnny "Country" Mathis. They scored several hits on the U.S. Country charts in the 1950s.

The duo's career began on the radio show "Louisiana Hayride", where both were in demand as guests. They also appeared on the "Big D Jamboree". In 1951 they were signed to Capitol Records; they also recorded for Feature Records and Chess Records. Their biggest hit was 1954's "If You Don't Somebody Else Will", which reached #4 on the U.S. Country charts.

Later, Johnny was replaced by Jimmy's brother Lynn Fautheree, but the name of the duo did not change, as the producers feared a career slump. Lynn brought the group's style closer to rockabilly with songs such as "Sweet Love on My Mind", "What'cha Doin' to Me", and "Sweet Singing Daddy". They played with Faron Young's group, the Deputies, and sometimes on the Grand Ole Opry, in addition to continuing to appear regularly on "Louisiana Hayride".

At the end of the 1950s, after the Fautherees moved back to Texas, Lynn exited and Mathis returned to the duo, and they recorded together until 1961. In 1995, Johnny and Jimmy reunited for the first time since 1961, and released the gospel single "It Won't Be Much Longer".

Singles

References

* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hbfwxqr5ldke Jimmy Lee Fautheree] at Allmusic
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jzfuxqt5ldde Johnny "Country" Mathis] at Allmusic
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:g9frxq9jldhe Review of "If You Don't Somebody Else Will] . Allmusic.