R.I.P. - Jim Gilstrap - July 18, 2026 - American singer (79)

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    James "Jim" Gilstrap (born November 10, 1946, in Daingerfield; died July 18, 2026.

    Was an American singer from Texas, primarily known as a background vocalist (for example, for Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson).

    A very well-known song by Gilstrap was "Swing Your Daddy," released in 1974, which reached the Top Ten of the charts. "Swing Your Daddy" was written by British songwriter Kenny Nolan.

    Gilstrap was also one of the background singers in the film *Grease* (1978) starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

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    Jim Gilstrap, singer of "Swing Your Daddy," has died at the age of 79.
     
    PulseWave, Jul 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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