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COUNTRY MUSIC CLASSICS*
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Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Thursday May 8th, 2014
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG*
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Some hit songs have been written in just a matter of minutes while others took
weeks - months - and even years to complete !
According to songwriter Curly Putman - the road to success for George Jones 1980
hit "He Stopped Loving Her Today" took three years to complete.
And after completion - Jones was not thrilled with the idea of recording the
tune - because he thought it was morbid and nobody would buy it! (Although in
later interviews - Ole George stated that he knew the song was a hit the first
time he heard it. A hit record can do wonders for your memory.)
Co-writers Curly Putman and Bobby Braddock thought they had written a pretty
good song but were surprised when the song became Jones' biggest hit - taking
home a Grammy, Single Of The Year from the CMA, ACM, and the Music City News,
George Jones' Epic Records "He Stopped Loving Her Today" came on the country
music charts April 12th, 1980 and was at the top of the list on July 5th.
It was his 116th charted song and was on the charts for 18 weeks.*
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Do you have any information about Alan Jackson recording songs for a movie?
A: Alan Jackson has recorded the song "A Million Ways To Die" for Seth
McFarlane's new movie, "A Million Ways To Die In The West" scheduled for
theaters on May 30th.
Q: I had heard that Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss would be on tour
together, then heard that the whole thing was canceled. Do you have any details?
A: The tour that was set to begin May 1st was canceled due to Alison's health
problems. The tour will be rescheduled.
Q: The radio folks mentioned that Josh Turner is performing with The Oak
Ridge Boys. Do you know when and where?
A: Josh Turner and The Oak Ridge Boys will headline a June 3rd Nashville
concert during The CMA Music Festival.
Q: I'm looking for information about a George Jones college scholarship. Do
you have any?
A: The George Jones Scholarship Fund at Middle Tennessee State University is
a living memorial to Jones and has now raised over $170,000.
Q: When I was a kid - my grandpa sang a song about "That's How Much I Love
You." He said it was very popular back in the 1940's.
A: The song was written by Eddy Arnold and Wally Fowler and scored a number
2 hit for Arnold in 1946.
Q: The song "Ribbon Of Darkness" is one of my favorites. Do you know who had
hit records on that song?
A: "Ribbon Of Darkness" was a number one for Marty Robbins in 1965 and a
number 13 for Connie Smith in 1969.
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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:*
*1944*
/Too Late to Worry, Too Blue to Cry/ - Al Dexter *
*1952*
/Easy on the Eyes/ - Eddy Arnold *
*1960*
/Hell Have to Go/ - Jim Reeves *
*1968*
/The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde/ - Merle Haggard *
*1976*
/My Eyes Can Only See as Far as You/ - Charley Pride *
*1984*
/I Guess It Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes/ - The Oak Ridge Boys*
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A T T E N T I O N: R A D I O S T A T I O N S:*
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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YET ANOTHER COLUMN JUST TO CHEER YOU UP.*
By: Jack Blanchard
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If you're over 55 you have to move to move to Florida
and drive with your turn signal on.
It's the law.
The tux I wore on TV is still around here someplace.
Even if I could get into it I can't wear it in Florida
without getting arrested for overdressing.
Last night Misty told me about the time she tried to ride a horse.
She said, "It wouldn't move! It just sat there!"
I said, "SAT there?"
We drove past an IHOP and Misty sang:
"I Hop Alone, Because to tell you the truth I'm a rabbit.
I don't mind. It's a habit. I Hop Alone."
She's deep.
Today I signed a political email petition to say I was for a certain guy.
Then it said: "Thanks. Now chip in."
I wrote: "Hey! If I had any money I'd belong to the other party!"
The recorded lady on my friend's voice mail said,
"If there's no more you may hang up."
I'm glad she told me that.
I could be sitting here all day.
The cop held a gun on Thomas Edison and said,
"Don't get any bright ideas."
EARLY FAST FOOD BUSINESS FAILURE...
"Porcupine On A Stick".
My father eked out a meager living
selling ekes and meagers.*
So that's why I live in Florida and drive with my turn signal on.
Jack Blanchard
*http:// - http:///www.jackandmisty.net - http://www.jackandmisty.net
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY*
compiled by Bill Morrison*
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*1892* - Jimmie Tarlton of Darby & Tarlton, was born in Cheraw, South
Carolina.
*1922 - *Homer Bailes Jr. of the Bailes Brothers, was born in Kanawha
County, West Virginia.
*1928 - *Benny Martin, Bluegrass fiddler, was born /Benjamin
Edward Martin/ in Sparta, Tennessee.
*1940 - *Rick Nelson 1940~1985, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and
actor was born, /Eric HilliardNelson/ in Teaneck, New
Jersey. Rick married Kristin Harmon in 1963, they were divorced in 1982. Rick
was inducted into the R&RHF 1987.
*1942 - *Jack Blanchard saxophone, keyboards, singer, and songwriter,
of Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan, was born in Buffalo, New York.
*1952 - *Leon Huff 1912~1952, age 39, known as /The Texas
Songbird/ died today. During his career Leon sang with the /Light
Crust Doughboys, Bob Wills Texas Playboys, and Johnnie Lee Wills & His
Boys./
*1953 - *Billy Burnette, singer, songwriter, was born in Memphis,
Tennessee.
*1958 - *Brenda Lee recorded her /first /Decca session with
her new producer Owen Bradley. The two songs recorded that day were
/Ring-A-My-Phone and The Golden Key./
*1960 - *The Browns appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show.
*1968 - *The Solemn Old Judge George D. Hay 1895~1968, age 72, died in
Virginia Beach, Virginia. Inducted into the CMHF in 1966. George was laid to
rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia. His contribution to the success
of WSM's Grand Ole Opry is immeasurable.
*1968 - *Del Anthony Gray, member of Little Texas was born in
Hamilton, Ohio.
*1976 - *Reba McEntire made her chart debut with her Mercury single
/I Dont Want To Be A One Night Stand. /Layng Martine Jr. wrote the
song, and the record topped out at #88.
*1982 - *George Jones was arrested by Nashville Police for DUI. The
arrest was caught on film by a local TV cameraman, and broadcast around the
world.
*1982 - *Willie Nelsons Columbia single /Always On My Mind,/
went to # 1, and was later named the CMA Song of the Year; and received two
Grammy Awards, /Song of the Year, and Male Vocal./
*2001 - *Universal released /An Introduction to Steve
Earle."/
*2001 - *Lily Pearl Black, daughter of Clint and Lisa Hartman Black
was born. The birth was announced at the ACM award show.
*2001 - *Eminent Records released Rosie Flores album Speed of
Sound."
*2003 - *Alan Jacksons album /Drive,/ was certified Platinum
X 4 (4 million sales.)
*2003 - *Darryl Worley was honored at the Tennessee State Capitol, for
his support of U.S. troops all over the world. Later in the day Darryl was
honored on Music Row with some # 1 partys for /Have You
Forgotten./
*2004 - *Charley Pride underwent brain surgery in a Dallas hospital.
Pride is expected to make a full recovery.
*2008 - *Willie Nelson appeared in concert at the Glasgow Royal
Concert Hall in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
*2008 - *Eddy Arnold 1918~2008, /"The Tennessee Plowboy"
/died today, two weeks short of his 90th birthday. His beloved wife Sally
Gayhart Arnold died earlier this year on March 11th. A public viewing was held
in the Country Music Hall of Fame rotunda on the 13th and 14th. An afternoon
funeral service was held at the Ryman Auditorium on the 14th, and Eddy Arnold
was laid to rest in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville.
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Courtesy Bill Morrison:
<http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html*>
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VIEW FROM THE FRONT PORCH
By: Stan Hitchcock*
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It's peaceful here on the front porch of the old farm house...a beautiful day of
sunshine and blue sky. Peaceful...that simple word..but one that means so much
to all of us. Most old Sailors and Soldiers appreciate Peace...we strive for it
in everything we do. Young folk chase after new excitement...new games...new
music...and many times, miss the peace that is right in front of them. Peace is
more than quiet times...it is a satisfaction that you have done the best you
could do...you gave it all...and now you don't chase it anymore. That is not to
say we do not still seek adventure, the thrill of discovery, the desire to be
used of God for good. We do, but our focus on the horizon causes us to also be
sensible, we probably are not gonna float a raft down the Mississippi all the
way to New Orleans, like Huck and Tom wanted to do...but, we can put our boat in
and find secret coves and backwaters, and spend a peaceful day on the water. I'm
not gonna have that number one record...but I can be satisfied with the body of
music that I recorded through the 50 years of performance. It was mine, and I
did my best.
Yes, the Horizon seems much closer now, to the old sailors and soldiers, and
flyers, but we had our time, and we gave our time. It ain't over til it's over,
there is still fight left in us if need be, but....the old peaceful front porch
is sure nice.
*Stan Hitchcock*
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:*
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Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to
him, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who
hope in the Lord. *
* Psalm 31:23-24 (NIV)*
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