The Jordanaires

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An American vocal group from Springfield, Missouri, formed in 1948. Best known for their recordings with Elvis Presley. The name of the group originates from the Biblical Jordan river (which flows between Israel and Jordan) and was chosen by founding group members Bill and Monty Matthews. Jordanaires as a group was dissolved upon the death of Gordon Stoker. In 1955 a young Elvis approached The Jordanaires at an Eddy Arnold show in Memphis. Elvis said, "If I ever get a recording contract with a major company, I want you guys to back me up". The Jordanaires' first tenor Gordon Stoker remembers that, "We never expected to hear from him again as people were always coming up and saying that". However Elvis kept his word and from 1956 Elvis used the Jordanaires on nearly all of his recording sessions for the next 14 years. Current line-up: Gordon Stoker (1st tenor /manager, 1950-2013) Ray Walker (bass, 1958-2013) Louis Nunley (baritone, 1999-2013) Curtis Young (2nd tenor, 2000-2013) Former members: Bill Matthews (1st tenor, 1948-1951) Bob Hubbard (2nd tenor, 1948-1952) Monty Matthews (baritone, 1948-1952) Culley Holt (bass, 1948-1954) Bob Money (piano, 1948-1950/1952) Don Bruce (1st tenor, 1952-1953) Hoyt Hawkins (baritone, 1952-1982) Neal Matthews, Jr. (2nd tenor, 1953-2000) Hugh Jarrett (bass, 1954-1958) Duane West (baritone, 1982-1999)

Discography

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In Daddy's Footsteps

1953

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Elvis Presley

1956

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Elvis Rock 'n' Roll No. 2

1956

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Felices Navidades Les Desea Elvis Presley

1957

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Heavenly Spirit!

1958

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A Friend We Have

1959

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Gloryland

1959

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Elvis Is Back!

1960

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His Hand In Mine

1960

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Something For Everybody

1961

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Showcase

1961

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Ballads Of The Blue And Grey

1961

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To God Be The Glory

1961

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Pot Luck

1962

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Marty After Midnight

1962

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Songs Of Devotion

1962

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Spotlight On The Jordanaires

1962

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Sweet And Sentimental

1962

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Helen In Nashville

1963

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Bette Stalnecker - Accompanied By The Jordanaires

1963

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From The Heart

1963

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Les Grands Succès D'Elvis Presley Par Son Guitariste Scotty Moore Et "The Jordanaires"

1964

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Great Gospel Songs

1964

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Irish Songs, Country Style

1964

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This Land

1964

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Ballads Of The Oil Fields

1964

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The Church's One Foundation

1964

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Church In The Wildwood

1964

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From This Pen

1965

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Its Country Time Again

1965

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The Big Country Hits

1966

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Celoso...Solitario - Country & Western Hits In Spanish

1967

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How Great Thou Art / His Hand In Mine

1969

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We'd Like To Teach The World To Sing

1969

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Get To Know The Lord

1969

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Take Time To Love Her / Carry Me Back

1973

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I Can Still See Him In Your Eyes

1973

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Peace In The Valley

1974

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I Wonder

1975

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Olympia - Rocking In Nashville

1975

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Honky Tonk Man

1975

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Christmas To Elvis

1978

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Jesus And The Outlaw (Every Outlaw's Prayer Is To Have Salvation)

1979

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"Je Roule À Côté De Mes Pneus"

1979

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A Tribute To The King (In Memory)

1979

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50 X Elvis Hits

1981

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On My Way To God

1984

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The Jordanaires Sing Elvis' Favourite Spirituals

1985

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