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Jim Gilstrap (James Earl Gilstrap) was born on 10 November, 1946 in Daingerfield, Texas, U.S., is an American singer (born 1946). Discover Jim Gilstrap's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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James Earl Gilstrap |
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| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
10 November 1946 |
| Birthday |
10 November |
| Birthplace |
Daingerfield, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Jim Gilstrap Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim Gilstrap Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Gilstrap worth at the age of 77 years old? Jim Gilstrap’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from United States. We have estimated Jim Gilstrap's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
singer |
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Timeline
James Earl Gilstrap (born November 10, 1946) is an American singer and session musician.
Gilstrap was born November 10, 1946, in Daingerfield, Texas to Jodie and Pearlie Mae (Tolbert) Gilstrap.
He joined the U.S. Navy Reserve.
He began his career in the music industry when he returned from serving in the Vietnam War.
Early groups he worked with include the Doodletown Pipers and The Cultures.
In the early 1970s, Gilstrap was one of the backing vocalists in Stevie Wonder's backing outfit, "Wonderlove", appearing on Wonder's albums, Talking Book and Innervisions.
Gilstrap sang the opening two lines of the Wonder song, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (with Lani Groves singing the next two lines).
Gilstrap also recorded two albums of his own during the 1970s.
The first, titled Swing Your Daddy, contained three more singles in "I'm on Fire" (covering 5000 Volts; it made number 78 in the U.S.), "House of Strangers" and "Put Out the Fire".
Gilstrap also provided the male lead vocals for the theme music to the 1970s television program Good Times.
He can be heard in a vocal performance on Quincy Jones' 1974 jazz-funk composition "Soul Saga (Song Of The Buffalo Soldier)", from Jones' Body Heat album.
He is best known for his 1975 solo hit single "Swing Your Daddy", as well as singing co-lead to the theme from the TV series Good Times.
He subsequently signed a recording contract with Chelsea Records in 1975.
His recording of the Kenny Nolan-penned "Swing Your Daddy" was a nmuber 4 hit in the UK Singles Chart in April 1975, and reached number 10 in the U.S. Billboard Black Singles chart.
The song peaked at number 64 in Australia.
"I've Got You Where I Want You" (1975) was used in the soundtrack of the film Three Days of the Condor.
The second album, Love Talk (1977), was not as successful.
He worked as a session artist for the UK singer Elkie Brooks on her album Live and Learn (1979), among other performances.
In addition, he sang the theme song for the 1990s cartoon series TaleSpin.
More recently he did an original song for the Japanese film Survive Style 5+ entitled "A Lament".
He worked with the group Side Effect on their track "Run, Run, Run" that was released on Bell Records.
Gilstrap's other recording credits include:
Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
