Jimmie Tarlton's lyrics & chords

Jimmie Tarlton (born May 8, 1892 Cheraw, South Carolina - died November 29, 1979 Phenix City, Alabama) is best known for his partnership with Tom Darby (Darby & Tarlton), which lasted from the late '20s until the mid-'30s. The two were never especially fond of each other, however, and although they both saw some activity in the '60s as part of the folk-blues revival, and Tarlton got to make a record, there was no impetus for continuing the partnership. Tarlton's style was rooted in rural South Carolina, where he was born and raised. His fathe...read more