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Spade Cooley was an American musician and actor, known as the "King of Western Swing". In the 1940s and 1950s, he led a popular orchestra that blended country and jazz elements. His most famous song, "Shame on You", became a hit in 1945. Cooley also appeared in several films and had his own television show. His career ended in 1961 after being convicted of murdering his wife. He died in 1969 during a permitted performance outside prison. The products available from the artist Spade Cooley include CDs.
