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George Hamilton IV is recognized all round the world for his live and TV appearances over many years in show business. This is the story of his life - from his childhood in North Carolina to his legendary reputation as an international performer. George developed an early love of music and formed a country music band at high school, inspired by the artistes of Nashville, Tennessee. His first "hit" was recorded on campus radio in 1956 and sold a million singles. George toured the USA along with artistes such as Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochrane, the Everley Brothers, Chuck Berry and many others. In 1960 he was signed by a record company and his career took off in a big way. Hits include: "Abilene", "Canadian Pacific", "Before This Day Ends", "Three Steps to the Phone", "Truck Drivin' Man", "Steel Rail Blues", "The Urge for Goin'", "Suzanne", and "Take My Hand for a While". In 1970s his TV series ran for seven years and was shown in Canada, the UK, New Zealand, South Africa and Hong Kong. This is the story of well-known country and Gospel singer, George Hamilton IV, who has delighted audiences with his music and his speaking over five decades.
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Paul Davis is a journalist who specializes in Christian music. The author of George Hamilton IV, he was the first UK director of the USA's Gospel Music Association and founder of the UK's Christian Music Association..
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- PublisherZondervan
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0007101058
- ISBN 13 9780007101054
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages272
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