Jim Weatherly

Jim Weatherly
Jim Weatherly
Birth name	James Dexter Weatherly
Born	March 17, 1943; Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	February 3, 2021 (aged 77); Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1965–2021
Labels	RCA; Buddah; Brizac

James Dexter Weatherly (March 17, 1943 – February 3, 2021) was an American singer-songwriter who wrote mostly pop and country music. He played quarterback at the University of Mississippi^[1] while also writing music with his own bands. He subsequently chose songwriting over a football career. His notable songs include "The Need to Be" and "Midnight Train to Georgia".

^ Thompson, Wright (February 2010). "Ghosts of Mississippi". Outside the Lines. ESPN. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2012.

[1] Thompson, Wright (February 2010). "Ghosts of Mississippi". Outside the Lines. ESPN. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2012.

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