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July 2, 1964

Posted by Roy Zinck <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Roy+Zinck' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 2, 2025, 6:08 pm

A very important date for any Jim Reeves fan. As everyone will know, this date July 2, 1964, was to be Jim's last recording session 61 years ago today.

There were two sessions on this date. First ..the afternoon (13:00-16:30) five songs recorded. The evening session (22:00-01:00). Three songs recorded.

I would have to say "Missing You" for me is the one song that became iconic during the evening session. Just 29 days later Jim and Dean were gone. Certainly gave special meaning to the song title. Yes, we are all "Missing You"....

I may be wrong, and correct me if I am, but it seems that this July 2nd. recording session(s) only happened on this date. Afternoon and then Evening recordings has not shown up in any discography list with Jim that I have checked. A very special date for sure.....Thank you everyone !!

Re: July 2, 1964

Posted by Mike Slater <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Mike+Slater' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 5, 2025, 9:58 am, in reply to "July 2, 1964"

Yes Roy, this is a very important date for sure. Not only was it Jim's last RCA session, but in my opinion, he recorded some of his best songs here, and "Missing You" is just about my favorite one too. However, they are ALL so good. July 2nd is both a sad and happy anniversary. Sad that it was the last session and happy because of the classic recordings Jim gave on this day. There is no question that Jim will always be remembered on this day and every day...

Re: July 2, 1964

Posted by Robert Wagner <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Robert+Wagner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 8, 2025, 12:50 pm, in reply to "Re: July 2, 1964"

You guys are the BEST. I guess we are the last of a dying breed.

"Missing You" is truly one of a number of "Works of Art" performed by Jim Reeves.

Lately I have been stuck on the beauty of "Where do I go to Throw a Picture Away". Brings memories of my wife's late uncle who was a photographer for the Holyoke MA Police Department, and the deceased local newspaper "The Transcript Telegram". Always carried a camera with him.

Would you guys be so kind as to list the all the songs recorded that day?

Thanks.

Bob

Re: July 2, 1964

Posted by Roy Zinck <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Roy+Zinck' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 11, 2025, 12:19 pm, in reply to "Re: July 2, 1964"

Songs Jim recorded on his last time at Studio B .. And as many agree...some of the very best !!

Afternoon Session: Make The World Go Away
(13:30..!6:30) There's That Smile Again
You'll Never Know
Is It Really Over
I Can't Stop Loving You

Evening Session In The Misty Moonlight
(22:00..0.100) Missing You
Maureen

Re: July 2, 1964

You are right! These are among the very best of Jim Reeves recordings.

Interestingly, the first song I heard by Jim Reeves was "In the Misty Moonlight". I was hooked from then on.

I searched for the song and purchased my very first ever album, "The Jim Reeves Way", while in Junior High School.

It is still one of the best compilations, and the one I recommend to new listeners and future fans.

Thanks.

Re: July 2, 1964

Posted by Gary Bryson <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Gary+Bryson' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 13, 2025, 2:16 pm, in reply to "Re: July 2, 1964"

Is It Really Over is probly my favorite song of Jim's recordings. It was on the first Jim Reeves album I ever owmed. "Distant Drums", a Christmas gift from my parents in 1966. Jim wrote it.

Re: July 2, 1964

Totally agree.

"I Won't Come in While He's There" Another great along the same line.

Don't forget "This is It' also from the same album.

The entire "Talking to Your Heart" album is filled with greats.

I always recommend these songs, among others, to potential new fans.

Re: July 2, 1964

"This Is It" is a really great song, written by Cindy Walker. It is the favorite of Jim's former secretary, Joyce Jackson. Cindy said it was interesting that she wrote it not long before Jim's death as the words seem prophetic. I think "Is It Really Over" has that same quality. Both are at the top of my favorites list. And its a long list.

Re: July 2, 1964

THE BEST OF THE BEST!

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