Hugh Jarrett
October 11, 1929 – May 31, 2008
A a member of vocal group, the Jordanaires, Hugh Jarrett added a rich bass to the many classic recordings of Elvis Presley. Recording over 50 albums with Presley, Jarret can be heard on such songs as “Love Me Tender,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” and “Love Me Tender.” Jarrett also toured with Presley and appeared in several of his films and television appearances, included his legendary debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. An in-demand session singer, Jarrett also sang with the likes of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, Dottie West, Eddie Arnold, Patsy Cline, and Wayne Newton. Hugh Jarrett died of complications from an earlier automobile accident.
As a teenager watching Elvis on the Ed Sullivan show I always noticed Mr.Hugh Jarrett and his expression showed such appreciation for the entertainer, Elvis Presley. I loved his bass voice and my only regret is not getting to see and hear him in person. I sent him an e-mail about 6 months before he died at the radio station and his manager replied saying, Hugh, did not do e-mail. To have an autographed photo of him would have been my ambition.