12 Facts About Jim Gilstrap

James Earl Gilstrap was born on November 10,1946 and is an American singer and session musician.

Jim Gilstrap is best known for his 1975 solo hit single "Swing Your Daddy", as well as singing co-lead to the theme from the TV series Good Times.

Jim Gilstrap was born November 10,1946, in Daingerfield, Texas to Jodie and Pearlie Mae Jim Gilstrap.

Jim Gilstrap began his career in the music industry when he returned from serving in the Vietnam War.

Jim Gilstrap sang the opening two lines of the Wonder song, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life".

Jim Gilstrap subsequently signed a recording contract with Chelsea Records in 1975.

Jim Gilstrap's recording of the Kenny Nolan-penned "Swing Your Daddy" was a number 4 hit in the UK Singles Chart in April 1975, and reached number 10 in the US Billboard Black Singles chart.

Jim Gilstrap recorded two albums of his own during the 1970s.

Jim Gilstrap worked as a session artist for the UK singer Elkie Brooks on her album Live and Learn, among other performances.

Jim Gilstrap can be heard in a vocal performance on Quincy Jones' 1974 jazz-funk composition "Soul Saga ", from Jones' Body Heat album.

Jim Gilstrap provided the male lead vocals for the theme music to the 1970s television program Good Times.

Jim Gilstrap worked with the group Side Effect on their track "Run, Run, Run" that was released on Bell Records.