C O U N T R Y M U S I C C L A S S I C S
Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Friday July 23rd, 2010
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
A lot of hit songs or ideas for songs have come from being in church and according to Kris Kristofferson, that’s just where the idea for his 1973 # one, “Why Me Lord,” came from!
Kris says he was inspired to write “Why Me Lord,” after attending a church service in which Larry Gatlin sang “Help Me.”
Kris said,” I started writing the song in my car while driving home from that church service.
He later included the song in his “Jesus Was A Capricorn” album.
The Monument Records single entered the country music charts April 7th, 1973, and was at the top of the charts July 7th---one year after he had recorded it!
It was his second charted song as an artist and was on the charts for 20 weeks.
The record also scored a # 16 on the pop music charts.
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Our short form daily radio features, “Classic Country First” and “Story Behind The Song” are now available to radio stations.
Both features are available at no charge thru barter.
For information, email me at classics@countrymusicclassics.com
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION: I’m thinking that the lady who had the hit record “One Day At A Time,” Cristy lane, might have been a neighbor of mine when we were small. The family down the street had a little girl who sang in church and their last name was Lane. Is it possible to check that out?
ANSWER: You just did. Cristy Lane is actually Eleanor Johnston and she was born in Peoria,
QUESTION: My dad says that George Jones used another name early in his career. Is that true?
ANSWER: Early in his career, George recorded under the name Thumper Jones and Hank Smith.
QUESTION: Whatever happened to Burl Ives? Does he still record?
ANSWER: Burl Ives died in 1995 at the age of 85
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QUESTION: I have a song on cassette tape recorded off the radio. It’s guy singing about “Who Cares.” Do you know the singer’s name?
ANSWER: “Who Cares” scored a # 3 hit for Don Gibson in 1959
QUESTION: My cousin says that Johnny Paycheck’s real name was Young. Was he related to Faron Young?
ANSWER: Paycheck was born Donald Eugene Lytle. He recorded under the name Donny Young. He was no relation to Faron Young.
QUESTION: Whatever happened to Susan Raye?
ANSWER: Susan is Mrs. Jerry Wiggins and lives in
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COMMENTS FROM SUBSCRIBERS:
Doug, I know you've received a number of responses regarding the negative comments from the guy Arthur, who claimed your coverage of the passing of Hank Cochran was "over kill." This guy reminds me of someone who listens to Country Music on the radio but actually doesn't like any of the songs or any of the singers. Perhaps he has now done everyone, including himself, a huge favor and unsubscribed to Country Music Classics.
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Dean in
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M E M O:
I’m digging some stuff out of storage and offering it for sale, hoping to raise a few bucks to help pay the bills and keep this newsletter afloat.
One copy of April 25th, 1970 edition of “Billboard Spotlight,” a 67 page special on “
One copy of “Grand Ole Opry”, 70 page paperback written by William R. McDaniel and Harold Seligman. Book is in excellent condition and published in 1952. Contains 78 black & white photos, many from Opry backstage in the early 1950’s. price: $40 (PayPal Only)
I’ll pay postage on both these items inside the
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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:
1948
Bouquet of Roses - Eddy Arnold
1956
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
1964
Dang Me - Roger Miller
1972
It’s Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer - Charley Pride
1980True
1988
Set ’Em Up Joe - Vern Gosdin
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MAYBE IT'S NOT TOO LATE.
By: Jack Blanchard
How can you believe in something you can't see?
One way is to look for "effect".
You can't see the wind, so how do you know it exists?
The leaves are moving.
Another way is by suspending disbelief.
Whether we realize it or not, we do it every day.
It's easy.
Every time we watch a movie or a play,
we suspend our disbelief.
We push it into a corner of our mind
so it doesn't get in the way of our enjoyment of the story.
During the opening credits
we are more aware that it's just a movie,
and the people are only actors.
After a few minutes our disbelief fades,
and we begin to believe the drama playing out in front of us.
We get into it because we want to.
Good movies can stick with us for life,
almost as though they are memories of our own experiences.
In a way they are.
In 1969 we were feeling pretty insecure
and were helped by a book titled: "The Magic of Believing".
The author lays out a formula for suspension of disbelief, in real life.
He claims that if we can convince ourselves of something
it increases the odds of it coming true...
that it generates an energy that can change things.
Pushing aside our disbelief, according to this theory,
shifts our mind into a more powerful gear.
OK, back to us in 1969.
We were renting a comfortable old house,
driving an old car,
and worrying about old bills.
As prescribed in the book,
I started picturing things I wanted to happen.
I even practiced by looking at the sky and moving clouds
by picturing them moving in a way I chose.
I thought I could do it.
Sometimes I would draw pictures of things
to help embed them in my brain.
Pictures have power.
On Christmas morning 1969
(about three months before our first big hit "
we had a new Corvette in our carport,
wrapped in a red holiday ribbon.
A couple of years later,
while moving to a different house,
I was going through boxes of papers,
and found the worn copy of "The Magic of Believing".
Inside the back cover of the paperback
I was surprised to find a drawing of a new Corvette.
I must have drawn it months before it became reality,
in an effort to cram it into my head.
To "believe" it.
Over the years I've just about lost the knack of making myself believe.
I went back and read the book again,
but the impact of first discovery was gone.
This morning I was scanning some pictures to load into my computer
and I came across the photo of Misty and me with the new car.
It made me think.
I'm going to try harder to get that feeling back.
I think that sometimes miracles can happen.
Maybe it's not too late.
Jack Blanchard
Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan...
Grammy Nominees. Billboard's Country Duet of the Year.ASCAP and BMI Awards.HOME PAGE: http://jackandmisty.com ^^^^^^^^^^
BOB KELLY PASSED AWAY
Bob Kelly, Western Swing Hall of Fame steelman formerly with Johnny Bush, Jody Nix and others, and songwriter notably for Nix and George Strait, passed away Sunday night, July 18, 2010, in an Odessa, Texas hospital due to an aneurysm on the aorta of his heart. He died peacefully with his wife Frances and son Ken and family by his side.
A memorial service was held Wednesday Afternoon at 2 p.m. at
If you wish to send a note or card, please mail to the family at 2537 E. 10th,
Please notify your friends who knew Bob.
We've lost a fine friend and a true music great.
Barbara Martin,
Western Swing Monthly
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
compiled by Bill Morrison
Eva Overstake of "The Three Little Maids" born
Paul Rice, of "The Rice Brothers" born
Ralph Peer of Victor Records, was interviewed by a reporter from the Bristol Herald Courier, about the reason Peer came to
Johnny Darrell, born "Eddie Rae White"
Tony Joe White born Oak Grove, LA 1943.
The Gene Autry Show debuted on CBS-TV 1950, and ran through August 7, 1956.
Marty Robbins released "Not So Long Ago/I Hope You Learn A Lot" 1963.
Allison Krauss, born Decatur, IL 1971. Joined the Grand Ole Opry on July 3rd, 1993. IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 1991 & 1995. IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995.
Shannon Brown, recording artist, born 1973.
The
"Pancho and Lefty" went to #1 for Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard 1983.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW
Today is yesterday’s tomorrow,
You worried that it might bring you sorrow;
Yet, the sun still shines, the birds still sing,
God’s still controlling everything.
What if it brings you trials and tests,
Challenging you to do your best?
Remember He is by your side,
Through valleys deep His love abides.
So give today your very best,
With Christ, we conquer, then comes rest;
Leave all tomorrows in His hand,
For He’ll be there to help you stand.
Joy comes again, think on that day;
That great tomorrow, though come what may,
There, mansions wait, with no more sorrow,
Twill be yesterday’s eternal glorious tomorrow!
Helen Gleason
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