Historical Artist Profile
Jim Reeves
Biography & Overview
James Travis Reeves (August 20, 1923 – July 31, 1964) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. One of the earliest pioneers and practitioners of the Nashville sound, he played a central role in the sonic development of country music in the 1960s. Known as "Gentleman Jim", his songs continued to chart for years after his death in a plane crash.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"He'll Have To Go"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #2
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
26 Charted Tracks
"Distant Drums"
Entered Charts: 1966
#1 HIT
"I Won'T Forget You"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #3
"I Love You Because"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #5
"Welcome To My World"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #6
"The'S A Heartache Following Me"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #6
"It Hurts So Much"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #8
"He'll Have To Go"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #12
"I Won'T Come In While He'S The"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #12
"Not Until The Next Time"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #13
"But You Love Me Daddy"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #15
"You' The Only Good Thing"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #17
"Is It Ally Over"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #17
"When Two Worlds Collide"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #17
"This World Is Not My Home"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #22
"Adios Amigo"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #23
"Guilty"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #29
"Nobody'S Fool"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #32
"Angels Don'T Lie"
Entered Charts: 1970
Peak: #32
"Trying To Forget"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #33
"Ptty Brown Eyes"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #33
"I Love You Because/He'Ll Have To Go/Moonlight And Roses"
Entered Charts: 1971
Peak: #34
"I Heard A Heart Bak Last Night"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #38
"I'M Gonna Change Everything"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #42
"How Long Has It Been"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #45
"You' Fe To Go"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #48
"Whispering Hope"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #50