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{{Short description|American songwriter (1928–1998)}}

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'''Jerry Neil Capehart''' (August 22, 1928 &ndash; June 7, 1998)<ref name="obit">Jerry Capehart obituary, ''The Independent'' (London), 18 June 1998 ()</ref> was a songwriter and music manager. Capehart co-wrote the famous ] songs "]" and "]" with ], whom he also managed.<ref name="obit"/> One of his most-recorded songs, "]," was a chart hit for ] (his first), ], and ]. He died in ]. '''Jerry Neil Capehart''' (August 22, 1928 &ndash; June 7, 1998)<ref name="obit">{{Cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-jerry-capehart-1165679.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220608/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-jerry-capehart-1165679.html |archive-date=2022-06-08 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Obituary: Jerry Capehart|date=June 18, 1998|newspaper=]|access-date=February 4, 2020}}</ref> was an American songwriter and music manager. Capehart co-wrote the songs "]" and "]" with ], whom he also managed.<ref name="obit"/> One of his most-recorded songs, "]," was a chart hit for ] (his first), ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=1998-06-10 |title=Jerry Neil Capehart; Co-Writer of Rock Classic 'Summertime Blues' |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-10-mn-58537-story.html |access-date=2024-06-09 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==
Eddie Cochran's 1958 recordings of Capehart compositions reached #8 and #35 respectively on the Billboard Pop charts. Besides managing Cochran, Capehart was manager for actor and impressonist Frank Gorshin and vocalists Rosemary Clooney and Glen Campbell, among others. Other notable songs written by Capehart are "Beautiful Brown Eyes" recorded by Rosemary Clooney which reached #11 on Billboard Pop charts in 1951 and "Turn Around, Look At Me" which was Glen Campbell's first hit single peaking at #15 on Billboard Adult Contemporary charts in 1961. In 1994 country music artist Alan Jackson scored a #1 hit with his recording of "Summertime Blues". Capehart died in Nashville June 7, 1998. He had been in Nashville pitching a new song "Summertime Blues No. 2", to record labels on Music Row. All told Jerry Capehart wrote more than 100 songs during his career. Eddie Cochran's 1958 recordings of Capehart compositions reached No. 8 and No. 35 respectively on the Billboard pop chart. Besides managing Cochran, Capehart was manager for actor and impressionist ] and vocalists ] and ], among others. Other notable songs written by Capehart are "Beautiful Brown Eyes" recorded by Rosemary Clooney which reached No. 11 on ''Billboard'' Pop chart in 1951 and "]", which was Glen Campbell's first hit single, peaking at No. 15 on ] in 1961, followed by ] recording which made No. 7 on the ] during 1968-1969. He also contributed music to the 1963 film ''Shotgun Wedding'' starring ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0135008/ | title=Jerry Capehart | website=] }}</ref>
In 1994, country music artist Alan Jackson scored a No. 1 hit with his recording of "Summertime Blues".
Capehart died in Nashville June 7, 1998. He had been in Nashville pitching a new song "Summertime Blues No. 2", to record labels on Music Row. Capehart wrote more than 100 songs during his career.


==Death== ==Death==
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==Discography== ==Discography==
* "Rollin'" b/w "Walkin' Stick Boogie" (CASH 1021, 1956) ''released as by Jerry Capehart Featuring ]''<ref>http://www.eddiecochran.info/Discography/USA/I.htm Eddie Cochran discography at Remember Eddie Cochran</ref> * "Rollin'" b/w "Walkin' Stick Boogie" (CASH 1021, 1956) released as by Jerry Capehart Featuring The Cochran Brothers<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eddiecochran.info/|title=Eddie Cochran biography|website=Eddiecochran.info|access-date=February 4, 2020|archive-date=January 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115092425/https://eddiecochran.info/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* "I Hates Rabbits b/w "Scratchin'" (] 15810, 1958) ''released as by Jerry Neal''<ref name="rcs-discography.com">http://rcs-discography.com/rcs/artist.php?key=cape1000 Jerry Capehart discography on Rockin' Country Style</ref> * "I Hates Rabbits" b/w "Scratchin'" (] 15810, 1958) released as by Jerry Neal<ref name="rcs-discography.com">{{Cite web|url=http://rcs-discography.com/rcs/artist.php?key=cape1000|title=Capehart, Jerry (RCS Artist Discography)|website=Rcs-discography.com|access-date=February 4, 2020}}</ref>
* "Song Of New Orleans" b/w "The Theme For The Young And The Blue" (Crest 1101, 1962)<ref name="rcs-discography.com"/> * "Song Of New Orleans" b/w "The Theme For The Young And The Blue" (Crest 1101, 1962)<ref name="rcs-discography.com"/>
* "Love On The Run" b/w "I Remember Love" (] 55657, 1964) ''released as by Jerry Berryhill''<ref name="45cat.com">http://www.45cat.com/artist/jerry-capehart/all Jerry Capehart discography at 45cat</ref> * "Love On The Run" b/w "I Remember Love" (] 55657, 1964) released as by Jerry Berryhill<ref name="45cat.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.45cat.com/artist/jerry-capehart/all|title=Jerry Capehart Discography - All Countries - 45cat|website=45cat.com|access-date=February 4, 2020}}</ref>
* "Lemon Pie" b/w "Midnight In The Afternoon" (Liberty 55825, 1964) ''released as by Jerry Berryhill''<ref name="45cat.com"/> * "Lemon Pie" b/w "Midnight In The Afternoon" (Liberty 55825, 1964) released as by Jerry Berryhill<ref name="45cat.com"/>


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American songwriter (1928–1998)
Jerry Capehart
Born(1928-08-22)August 22, 1928
Goodman, Missouri, United States
DiedJune 7, 1998(1998-06-07) (aged 69)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
GenresRock and roll
Occupation(s)Songwriter, music manager
Musical artist

Jerry Neil Capehart (August 22, 1928 – June 7, 1998) was an American songwriter and music manager. Capehart co-wrote the songs "Summertime Blues" and "C'mon Everybody" with Eddie Cochran, whom he also managed. One of his most-recorded songs, "Turn Around, Look at Me," was a chart hit for Glen Campbell (his first), the Lettermen, and the Vogues.

Career

Eddie Cochran's 1958 recordings of Capehart compositions reached No. 8 and No. 35 respectively on the Billboard pop chart. Besides managing Cochran, Capehart was manager for actor and impressionist Frank Gorshin and vocalists Rosemary Clooney and Glen Campbell, among others. Other notable songs written by Capehart are "Beautiful Brown Eyes" recorded by Rosemary Clooney which reached No. 11 on Billboard Pop chart in 1951 and "Turn Around, Look at Me", which was Glen Campbell's first hit single, peaking at No. 15 on Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in 1961, followed by The Vogues recording which made No. 7 on the Hot 100 during 1968-1969. He also contributed music to the 1963 film Shotgun Wedding starring Jenny Maxwell.

In 1994, country music artist Alan Jackson scored a No. 1 hit with his recording of "Summertime Blues".

Capehart died in Nashville June 7, 1998. He had been in Nashville pitching a new song "Summertime Blues No. 2", to record labels on Music Row. Capehart wrote more than 100 songs during his career.

Death

He died at the age of 69 from brain cancer in Nashville, Tennessee.

Discography

  • "Rollin'" b/w "Walkin' Stick Boogie" (CASH 1021, 1956) released as by Jerry Capehart Featuring The Cochran Brothers
  • "I Hates Rabbits" b/w "Scratchin'" (Dot 15810, 1958) released as by Jerry Neal
  • "Song Of New Orleans" b/w "The Theme For The Young And The Blue" (Crest 1101, 1962)
  • "Love On The Run" b/w "I Remember Love" (Liberty 55657, 1964) released as by Jerry Berryhill
  • "Lemon Pie" b/w "Midnight In The Afternoon" (Liberty 55825, 1964) released as by Jerry Berryhill

References

  1. ^ "Obituary: Jerry Capehart". The Independent. June 18, 1998. Archived from the original on 2022-06-08. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  2. "Jerry Neil Capehart; Co-Writer of Rock Classic 'Summertime Blues'". Los Angeles Times. 1998-06-10. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
  3. "Jerry Capehart". IMDb.
  4. "Eddie Cochran biography". Eddiecochran.info. Archived from the original on January 15, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  5. ^ "Capehart, Jerry (RCS Artist Discography)". Rcs-discography.com. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  6. ^ "Jerry Capehart Discography - All Countries - 45cat". 45cat.com. Retrieved February 4, 2020.

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