1964, Billy Strange singing the Ray Charles hit song "What'd I Say" with his Fender Jaguar

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This is one of the most talented fellows of the era, Billy Strange sings the Ray Charles hit song "What'd I Say" while playing his Fender Jaguar that dates according to his son to at least 1962.

This is from Jerry Strange:
He is also the singing voice of Steve McQueen in the movie, “Baby the Rain Must Fall”.
https://youtu.be/ZVcmGM7aip4
He was also married to Joan O'Brian 1954-1956 who marries Elvis in the movie, It Happened at the World's Fair 1963" & Cary Grant in, Operation Petticoat 1959". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_O%27Brien

Billy Strange work with Elvis Presley, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, Leon Russel, Glenn Campbell, The Beach Boys, Jan and Dean to name just a very few and was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum as a member of the famed Wrecking Crew in 2007.

Strange played themes for such TV shows as "The Munsters" (1964), "Batman" (1966), and "Have Gun – Will Travel" (1957). He is the guitarist heard on the theme to "The Munsters".

These are comments from fans that were made on a previous low quality version of this production.

Patrick Carmody
I treasured your father. I am a GIT graduate and was a PRIVATE student of Tommy Tedesco..He introduced me to your father back in 92-3...also met almost ALL the WC players who were still around, also. I ADORED your dad...MY kinda guy. and that's a badass Jag tuned down to D...

Fred Fungus
Jerry Your Father wrote songs for Elvis ..One of my all time favorites Memories He also played his guitar on one the best Songs of all time Pet Sounds ..Your Pa was a Gem I would be very proud of him ...

André Rock
A fantastic musician, very influential in the development of popular music. One of my personal heroes and influences as a guitarist...

ND Weare
Billy Strange was born in Long Beach, CA back when it was nothing but sand dunes and oil derricks. His parents were country western musicians. I believe he wrote a few songs that Elvis made hits.

Rowlandph
This is the same arrangement Billy did for Elvis!..when Elvis did Viva Las Vegas... Billy sounds great here..!..

Patrick Carmody
I treasured your father. I am a GIT graduate and was a PRIVATE student of Tommy Tedesco..He introduced me to your father back in 92-3...also met almost ALL the WC players who were still around, also. I ADORED your dad...MY kinda guy. and that's a badass Jag tuned down to D...

Fred Fungus
Jerry Your Father wrote songs for Elvis ..One of my all time favorites Memories He also played his guitar on one the best Songs of all time Pet Sounds ..Your Pa was a Gem I would be very proud of him ...

André Rock
A fantastic musician, very influential in the development of popular music. One of my personal heroes and influences as a guitarist...

ND Weare
Billy Strange was born in Long Beach, CA back when it was nothing but sand dunes and oil derricks. His parents were country western musicians. I believe he wrote a few songs that Elvis made hits.

Rowlandph
This is the same arrangement Billy did for Elvis!..when Elvis did Viva Las Vegas... Billy sounds great here..!..

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