The man. The myth. The legend. SLIM WHITMAN A leading figure in American Country music. Born this day, 1/20/1923. (1923-2013) 🎶 A long time Clay County, FL resident. His real name? Ottis Dewey Whitman Jr. 🎶 He was known for his yodel-style falsetto that could hit notes most singers only dream about. 🎶 Slim once outsold The Beatles and Elvis in the UK charts in the 1950s! 🎶 He taught himself guitar while recovering from injuries after World War II. 🎶 Despite global fame, he stayed humble and
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The man. The myth. The legend. SLIM WHITMAN A leading figure in American Country music. Born this day, 1/20/1923. (1923-2013) 🎶 A long time Clay County, FL resident. His real name? Ottis Dewey Whitman Jr. 🎶 He was known for his yodel-style falsetto that could hit notes most singers only dream about. 🎶 Slim once outsold The Beatles and Elvis in the UK charts in the 1950s! 🎶 He taught himself guitar while recovering from injuries after World War II. 🎶 Despite global fame, he stayed humble and
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