Jim Nabors
While better known as an actor thanks to his immortal role as television's bumbling Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors also enjoyed a successful career as an easy listening balladeer. Born June 12, 1930, in Sylacauga, Alabama, he graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in business administration, but later found himself working in TV as an apprentice editor; at much the same time, he also pursued a career as a cabaret singer. In 1963, Nabors was hired to guest star on an episode of the popular Andy Griffith Show; although his role as the hayseed Gomer was originally intended as a one-shot, the character proved such a hit with audiences that he went on to become a featured player for the next two seasons. In 1965, Nabors even received his own spinoff series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., in which Gomer appeared as a hapless Marine Corps private. During a 1964 guest appearance on The Danny Kaye Show, Nabors first displayed his vocal prowess; his baritone subsequently graced dozens of albums, including a number of gospel and country efforts. He also had an opportunity to sing on his Gomer Pyle show; during the program's fourth season, in an episode entitled "The Show Must Go On" which aired on November 3, 1967, Nabors sang "The Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha, and the song subsequently became a popular part of his repertoire as a performer. From 1969 to 1972 Nabors hosted his own variety program, The Jim Nabors Show, and also regularly performed in concert. Jim Nabors died at his home in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 30, 2017; he was 87 years old.
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The Best Of Jim Nabors
International Pop - Released by Columbia - Legacy on 22 Jun 2004
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Love Me with All Your Heart
Pop - Released by Columbia - Legacy on 9 Sep 2016
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The Complete Columbia Christmas Collection
Christmas Music - Released by Columbia - Legacy on 6 Nov 2015
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Christmas Album
Christmas Music - Released by Columbia - Legacy on 24 Feb 2017
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Jim Nabors Christmas
International Pop - Released by Columbia - Legacy on 1 Oct 2002
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Everything Is Beautiful
Pop - Released by Columbia on 1 Jan 1970
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16 Most Requested Songs
International Pop - Released by Columbia on 23 Oct 1972
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Songs of Inspiration
International Pop - Released by Columbia - Legacy on 21 Oct 1997
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