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Patsy Cline (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963) was an American country music singer.
Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia, United States, she received her first contract as a country singer in 1953 and, despite her short life, would become one of the most influential singers in the history of American popular music. Cline was the last name of her first husband, Gerald Cline, a construction industry mogul, whom she married in 1953 and divorced in 1957.
That same year, Cline married Charles Allen Dick, who worked as a linotype operator for the Winchester Star. They had a daughter, Julia Dick (b. 1958), and a son, Allen Randolph Dick (b. 1961).
Cline rocketed to fame after she performed her breakthrough hit “
Walkin’ After Midnight” (1957) on the Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts, written by Don Hecht and Alan Block. She became a mainstay on the country music showcase Grand Ole Opry in 1960. Though she began her career recording rockabilly, it became clear that Cline’s voice was best suited for pop/country crossover tunes, especially love songs. Some signature songs are “Crazy” (written by Willie Nelson but forever linked to Cline), “She’s Got You”, “I Fall to Pieces” and Don Gibson’s “Sweet Dreams”.
On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline and her brother were involved in a head-on car collision. The impact of the accident threw Patsy through the windshield, nearly killing her. Suffering from a jagged cut across her forehead that required stitches, a broken wrist, and a dislocated hip, she spent a month in the hospital. When she left the hospital, her forehead was still visibly scarred.
Born Virginia Patterson Hensley in Winchester, Virginia, United States, she received her first contract as a country singer in 1953 and, despite her short life, would become one of the most influential singers in the history of American popular music. Cline was the last name of her first husband, Gerald Cline, a construction industry mogul, whom she married in 1953 and divorced in 1957.
That same year, Cline married Charles Allen Dick, who worked as a linotype operator for the Winchester Star. They had a daughter, Julia Dick (b. 1958), and a son, Allen Randolph Dick (b. 1961).
Cline rocketed to fame after she performed her breakthrough hit “
Walkin’ After Midnight” (1957) on the Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts, written by Don Hecht and Alan Block. She became a mainstay on the country music showcase Grand Ole Opry in 1960. Though she began her career recording rockabilly, it became clear that Cline’s voice was best suited for pop/country crossover tunes, especially love songs. Some signature songs are “Crazy” (written by Willie Nelson but forever linked to Cline), “She’s Got You”, “I Fall to Pieces” and Don Gibson’s “Sweet Dreams”.On June 14, 1961, Patsy Cline and her brother were involved in a head-on car collision. The impact of the accident threw Patsy through the windshield, nearly killing her. Suffering from a jagged cut across her forehead that required stitches, a broken wrist, and a dislocated hip, she spent a month in the hospital. When she left the hospital, her forehead was still visibly scarred.
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Patsy Cline - A Church, A Courtroom And Then Goodbye
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Patsy Cline Faded Love
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Crazy
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I Fall to Pieces
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Walkin' After Midnight
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Back in Baby's Arms
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She's Got You
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Leavin' on Your Mind
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Strange
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Why Can't He Be You
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So Wrong
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Walking After Midnight
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Faded Love
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You're Stronger than Me
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Heartaches
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Your Cheatin' Heart
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Shoutbox
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treestantinople wrote:
she is so much better than modern country. Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray needs to be on tops track list.
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brianamoocow wrote:
Patsy is classic. Thanks mom and grandma for introducing me to this lovely lady:]
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LeviathanX wrote:
Patsy, you are an amazing vocalist, and a true artist. I love you so much. I miss you so much... :'( You'll never be forgotten. Your songs are always echoing on my mind - many of them, now, are part of my life. Crazy, Anytime, Walkin' After Midnight, Strange, In Care Of The Blues, Hungry For Love, She's Got You, Sweet Dreams, Why Can't He Be You?, You're Stronger Than Me, Stupid Cupid, Leavin' On Your Mind, Blue Moon Of Kentucky, Your Kinda Love, Seven Lonely Days, A Poor Man's Roses, Turn The Cards Slowly, A Church, A Courtroom, And Then Goodbye, Honky Tonk Merry Go Round, The Heart You Break My Be Your Own ... I LOVE YOU PATSY!
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penny136 wrote:
Patsy we miss you!!!!
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bendzio wrote:
Für mich,die beste Countrysängerin aller Zeiten.
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novemberain27 wrote:
i have uploaded a photograph of her, in which i think she looks far better than this one, please vote for it if you think so too. cheers
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Zx-tole wrote:
always wondered why modern country doesn't sound like this anymore.
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arrell wrote:
30 is waaaaaaay too early to go.
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oldsanta wrote:
Hard not to love Patsy Cline ! what a voice
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BuckeyeNichole wrote:
I love Patsy Cline!! One of the best female voices ever.
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imprecisely wrote:
i'd tap that
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ChristoLyonache wrote:
*SOBS* Totally weak for Patsy !! Mwah X
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sayheyheyhey wrote:
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Jodi_Ann wrote:
You may also like this artist! http://www.last.fm/music/Jodi+Ann
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missymae70 wrote:
Patsy Cline...my all-time favorite!!! She's amazing and her music is timeless!!
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Raian-kun wrote:
I'm really loving her music at the moment. An amazing vocalist.
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teapotwashere wrote:
An original. There'll never ever be another Patsy Cline.
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bexestabueno wrote:
such an amazing vocalist! her range is great.
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Marticinka wrote:
i'm crazy for feeling so lonely!
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edavilac wrote:
back in baby's arms <3
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