Billie Jo Spears Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BILLIE JO SPEARS
Born: January 14, 1938 in Beaumont, Texas
Died: December 14, 2011 in Vidor, Texas
Biography
Billie Jo Spears, born on January 14, 1938, in Beaumont, Texas, was a popular American country music singer. She is best known for her strong, bluesy, vocal style and her role in the 1970s outlaw country movement.
Spears began her music career early, cutting her first singles when she was just 13 years old. However, her major breakthrough came in the late 1960s when she signed with Capitol Records. In 1969, her single "Mr. Walker, It's All Over" reached number 4 on the Billboard country charts, marking the start of her commercial success. Her most popular hit, "Blanket on the Ground," came in 1975 and reached number 1 on the country charts, while also crossing over to the pop charts. Other successful singles include "What I've Got in Mind," "Misty Blue," and "If You Want Me." In addition to her success in the United States, Spears also had a significant following in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with several of her singles charting highly in those countries.
Spears began her music career early, cutting her first singles when she was just 13 years old. However, her major breakthrough came in the late 1960s when she signed with Capitol Records. In 1969, her single "Mr. Walker, It's All Over" reached number 4 on the Billboard country charts, marking the start of her commercial success. Her most popular hit, "Blanket on the Ground," came in 1975 and reached number 1 on the country charts, while also crossing over to the pop charts. Other successful singles include "What I've Got in Mind," "Misty Blue," and "If You Want Me." In addition to her success in the United States, Spears also had a significant following in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with several of her singles charting highly in those countries.
1976-Top-of-the-Pops (Sound), 1979-1981-The-Val-Doonican-Music-Show (in person), 1981-Billie-Jo-Spears (in person), 1976-Top-of-the-Pops (Other), 2011-Country-at-the-BBC (Sound), 1978-Convoy (Sound), 2011-Country-at-the-BBC (Other), 1977-Saturday-Night-at-the-Mill (in person), 1976-Disco (in person), 1971-Hee-Haw (in person), 2001-Country-Legends (Other)
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BILLIE JO SPEARS - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 264102The singer signs a first day cover honoring Patsy Cline First Day Cover signed: "Billie Jo/Spears", 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring Patsy Cline, 29-cent stamp affixed, postmarked Nashville, Tennessee, September 25, 1993, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.Price: $70.00
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BILLIE JO SPEARS - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 182966Color publicity photograph of the country singer wearing a shiny top Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink: "To/Wanda!/'Good Girl'/Love/Billie Jo/Spears". Color, 8x10 overall, image 7¼x8½ (one surface). Captioned in lower margin.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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BILLIE JO SPEARS - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 182973Black and white publicity photograph of the country singer with her hand resting on her chin Photograph signed: "Love,/Billie Jo/Spears". B/w, 8x10¼ overall, image 7½x9 (one surface). Captioned in lower margin.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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BILLIE JO SPEARS - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 182975Black and white publicity photograph of the singer in an outdoor setting Inscribed printed photograph signed in ink: "To/Emil,/Love,/Billie Jo/Spears". B/w, 8x10¼ overall, image 6x8½ (one surface). Captioned in lower margin.
Price: $200.00
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BILLIE JO SPEARS - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 182971Black and white publicity photograph of the country singer wearing a shiny top Printed photograph signed in ink: "Love,/Billie Jo/Spears". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7¼x8¾ (one surface). Captioned in lower margin.
Price: $200.00
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BILLIE JO SPEARS - PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 279959The singer is shown smiling in this signed publicity photograph Printed photograph signed in ink: "Billie Jo Spears". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7x7¼ (one surface). Captioned in lower margin.
Price: $200.00
