Jimmie Rodgers' 1957 television appearance on The Big Record hosted by Patti Page, where he performed **"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine,"** was a pivotal moment in his career, helping solidify his status as one of the biggest stars of the folk-pop crossover genre in the late 1950s. The song itself is a gentle, romantic ballad with folk roots, and Rodgers’ smooth, soothing voice lent it a warmth and sincerity that resonated with audiences. "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" became one of Rodgers' signature son

In the late 1950s, Jimmie Rodgers became one of the most beloved male vocalists with his warm voice and gentle country-pop style. The song "Kisses Sweeter than Wine," released in 1957, is a perfect example of his success. The song was written by Paul Campbell and Joel Newman, which were pseudonyms for Pete Seeger and Lee Hays of the folk group The Weavers. The melody was inspired by a traditional Irish folk song called "Drimmin Down." "Kisses Sweeter than Wine" was written by Pete Seeger and Lee

Jimmie Rodgers, the “Father of Country Music,” was born in Pine Springs, Mississippi in 1897. At 13 he went to work for the railroad, where he learned to play guitar, heard music from different traditions, and heard tales from men who rode the rails. For more interesting facts about Mississippi's 200-year history, watch a new interstitial each week of 2017 with "Mississippi: A Thread through Time" on #MPBTV, #MPBThinkRadio and on mpbonline.org/ms200. #ms200 #ms200th | MPB - Mississippi Public Br

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