COUNTRY MUSIC CLASSICS
Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Wednesday August 22nd, 2012
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Most songwriters can remember the time in their life when they wrote certain songs and according to Merle Haggard, one of his hits came at a strange time in his life.
Haggard commented, "It's All In The Movies" was written during a strange period in my life. At that time, I was having a problem with what the doctors called the cervical nerve – that runs from the elbow to the little finger and the one next to it – and during that time – those two fingers felt like they were asleep. – I couldn't feel them at all. That went on for a couple of years so during that time – I only had two fingers that I could play guitar with – so I played lead with those two fingers."
Haggard's Capitol Records single "It's All In The Movies" made the country music charts October 4th, 1975 and was in the top slot the week of November 29th.
It was his 40th charted song and his 22nd number one.
It was on the charts for 15 weeks.
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Our short form daily radio feature, "Story Behind The Song" is now available to radio stations. (NOT AVAILABLE TO INTERNET STATIONS)
The feature is available at no charge.
For information, email me at classics@countrymusicclassics.com
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Do you have any information about Wynonna being in a motorcycle crash?
A: Wynonna Judd and her husband "Cactus" Moser were riding on separate motorcycles when he collided with an oncoming vehicle in South Dakota. Moser's left leg has been amputated above the knee. Moser, who was the drummer for Highway 101 and has been Wynnona's drummer recently, also had surgery on his hand. Wynonna has canceled all concerts for the foreseeable future as a result of the accident.
Q: Do you remember a Ray Price record of "There's Just One Way To Say Good Morning?" I've never heard it and my neighbor says it was a big hit.
A: "That's The Only Way to Say Good Morning" peaked at # 18 for Price in 1979.
Q: The radio guys were talking about a new Johnny Cash boxed set. Do you have any information?
A: "Johnny Cash - Complete Columbia Album Collection" includes 59 albums on 63 CDs spanning Cash's 1958 Columbia debut, "The Fabulous Johnny Cash," through 1990"s " Highwayman 2" release with Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. 35 of the albums are being released for the first time in the U.S., including one documenting a 1978 concert in Prague. Each album features the fully restored artwork and liner notes. The box set also includes a compilation of Cash's singles from Sun Records as well as another disc rounding up his non-album Columbia singles and guest appearances on other artists' albums. "Johnny Cash - The Ultimate Columbia Album Collection" will be in stores October 3Oth.
Q: Marty Robbins' "Ribbon Of Darkness" is one of my favorites. My mom says some girl singer also had a big hit on that song. Is that true?
A: Connie Smith scored a # 13 hit on "Ribbon of Darkness" in 1969 after Marty's # one in 1965.
Q: I have heard that Willie Nelson is back in the hospital. Do you have any info?
A: Willie Nelson is out of the hospital and doing well after missing a show outside of Denver, Colorado over the weekend because of breathing problems.
Q: During a late 60's show in Phoenix, Marty Robbins sang the song "She Thinks I Still Care" and said he had just recorded it. Was it ever released because I've never heard his version.
A: Marty's version of "She Thinks I Still Care" is a track in his 1968 "I Walk Alone" album
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Your comments, suggestions, gripes, etc. concerning this newsletter---are welcome. Email to:Classics@countrymusicclassics.com
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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:
1949
I'm Throwing Rice (At the Girl I Love) - Eddy Arnold
1957
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley
1965
Yes, Mr. Peters - Roy Drusky & Priscilla Mitchell
1973
Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man - Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn
1981
I Don't Need You - Kenny Rogers
1989
Sunday in the South - Shenandoah
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
compiled by Bill Morrison
Rod Brasfield born "Rodney Leon Brasfield" in Smithville, MS 1910.
Doyle Blackwood of "The Blackwood Brothers" born Ackerman, MS 1911.
Connie B. Gray, born Lizard Lick, NC 1914. Connie was the first President of the CMA. Elected CMHF 1980.
Dale Hawkins, Rockabilly singer/guitarist/songwriter, wrote and recorded "Suzie Q" born Goldmine, LA 1938. Inducted Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Sam Neely, born Cuero, TX 1948.
Marian Leighton-Levy, one of the founders of Rounder Records, born Harrington, ME 1948.
Pee Wee King recorded "Deck Of Cards" 1953.
Goldie Hill made a guest appearance on the Grand Ole Opry 1953.
Elvis began filming his first movie, "Love Me Tender" 1956.
Holly Dunn born San Antonio, TX 1957.
Collin Raye "Floyd Collin Wray," singer/songwriter/guitarist, born De Queen, AR 1959.
Johnny Bond's single "Hot Rod Lincoln" debuted on Billboard's Top 40 Chart 1960.
Ricky Lynn Gregg, born Longview, TX 1961.
Mila Mason born Murray, KY 1963.
George Jones became Tammy Wynette's third husband 1968.
Johnny Cash played Gdansk, Poland 1987.
Roy Clark joined the Grand Ole Opry 1987.
O.V. "Mooney" Lynn Jr., Loretta Lynn's husband, died 1996. Loretta married Mooney when she was thirteen years old.
Jo Dee Messina's single "I'm Alright" charted 1998.
LeAnn Rimes released "Can't Fight The Moonlight," 2002.
Floyd Tillman, age 88, died at his home in Bacliff, Texas 2003.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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THINGS WE LEARNED THAT HELPED US.
By: Jack Blanchard
Yesterday Misty was sorting through things piled in the shed and the utility room,
and found an old appointment book dated 1982.
In the back of it I had scribbled down a lot of little life tips
that I'd learned over the years from various sources and personal experience.
Misty and I tried to practice them, and we think they helped us,
so I pass them on to you in case you find them useful.
I offer these bits and pieces below with little attempt to sort them out.
Be careful of other people's pride, even when they are acting stupid.
Give them a graceful way out. Let them save face.
They could turn out to be friends if you get past the first collision.
ON STAGE:
Never audition for an audience. Don't put yourself on trial.
Be in gentle control. Confidence without arrogance.
Hold some of yourself back. Let your talent come as a surprise.
Be unpredictable.
Cue the audience as to what they like. Laugh tracks do this on TV.
Bring them into the process.
Tell them the story behind the song, or something about your life.
Speak more slowly that you may be used to. Avoid precise speech.
Maybe slur a little. Appear relaxed. Don't come off as hip or intellectual.
Don't be slick. Don't be a threat. Be likable, pleasant, earthy. Be loose.
Look like you belong wherever you are.
Good posture and walk. Natural gestures. Develop style... the recognition factor.
Desperation shows.
Inflate the audience. Make them feel good about themselves.
No inside jokes or private laughs with the band.
Do it all over the microphone. Don't leave them out.
LIFE IN GENERAL:
Don't let the competition see you as a rival.
Learn from the past but don't feel guilty about it.
Think about your goals all the time. Picture them.
In a negotiation, the first one to mention money loses.
Experiments have proven that children learn better and faster
surrounded by mirrors and pictures of themselves.
Many entertainers and musicians practice in front of a mirror.
Sometimes it helps to pose your material as socially relevant.
Everybody who ever does anything makes mistakes.
Stupidity is no reason not to be a success. Everybody has it.
If you believe in God, trust your God.
Life is no rehearsal. This is it... today... this minute.
Look at it. Smell it. Feel it. Listen to it. Live it.
It's all you really have.
Naturally, we couldn't think of all these things at any one time,
but we drilled them into our brains until it became automatic.
There are lots more of the little suggestions in the back of the old book,
but I'll save them for later.
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
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