The Dixie Hummingbirds

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The Dixie Hummingbirds

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Gospel group founded in 1928 by 12 year old James Davis and his classmates. It became famous when Ira Tucker became its lead singer in 1938 and the group signed with Decca Records, ushering in the hard singing style of gospel music's 1940s and 1950s golden age. The group recorded a number of albums for Peacock Records in the 1950s and 1960s.

The group performed at the integrated jazz club Cafe Society in 1942, 1966 Newport Jazz Festival and backed up Paul Simon on his 1973 hit Loves Me Like A Rock.

Ira Tucker sang with the group unti he died in 2008 from heart disease but the "Birds" still perform with new members Tucker guided until his death.

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City of Gold

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Loves Me Like A Rock

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Ezekiel Saw The Wheel

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Nobody Knows The Trouble I See

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Christian's Automobile

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20 live performances · data from Setlist.fm

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September 25, 2016

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States


March 5, 2006

Hawaii Theatre

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States


November 6, 2005

State Theatre

Cleveland, Ohio, United States


November 5, 2005

State Theatre

Cleveland, Ohio, United States


August 8, 2004

Fort Adams State Park

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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The Dixie Hummingbirds' most-played tracks include City of Gold, Loves Me Like A Rock, Ezekiel Saw The Wheel, Nobody Knows The Trouble I See, Christian's Automobile. Listen to these songs and explore more from their catalog on this page.

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