LaVern Baker - Jim Dandy Got Married (1957) Amid the vibrant melodies and soulful rhythms of the 1950s, a sequel to a much-loved song emerged, vibrantly performed by the dynamic LaVern Baker. Titled "Jim Dandy Got Married," this track carried forward the story of the daring hero, Jim Dandy, but with a delightful twist. LaVern Baker, with her rich and resonant voice, takes listeners on a new journey, where the once-swashbuckling Jim Dandy has now been captivated by the charms of love. No longer j

Happy Birthday James Mangrum (born March 30, 1948), better known as Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, is an American singer. He is the lead singer and frontman of the Southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, in which he is the sole remaining original member. He is noted for his raspy voice, long hair, and wild stage antics. Black Oak Arkansas “JIM DANDY” “Jim Dandy” (sometimes known as “Jim Dandy to the Rescue”) is a song written by Lincoln Chase, and was first recorded by American R&B singer LaVern Baker on D

YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, the musical biography of patriotic song-and-dance man George M. Cohan, was the favorite film of its star, James Cagney. Cagney won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM