COUNTRY MUSIC CLASSICS
Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Thursday February 11th, 2016
Email: djdclassics@gmail.com
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
According to the history books – a lot of hit songs were written for certain
artists – or at least written with a certain artist in mind – but for whatever
reason – wound up being a hit record for someone else. And Janie Fricke's 1983
number one "He's A Heartache – Looking For A Place To Happen" was one of those
tunes!
In an interview with songwriter Larry Henley – he remarked that he and Jeff
Silbar actually wrote the song with Juice Newton in mind – but she turned it
down.
The song was then recorded by Tanya Tucker's sister LaCosta – but her version
went unnoticed.
At the time Janie Fricke was searching for an up-temo song to record. She
commented, "I was on tour with Alabama and I noticed the audience reaction to
their up-tempo songs and I wanted that."
"He's a Heartache" finally made its way to Fricke – she recorded it and her
Columbia Records single made the charts May 21st, 1983 and was at the top of the
list on August 13th.
It was her 19th charted song and was on the charts for 20 weeks.
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More storage room finds:
A box of artists press books and souvenir books – including:
1968 Buck Owens 56 PAGE Fan Club Journal – full of photos of Buck – his band and
his family
1983 48 page Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum souvenir book
Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius–12 page 1970's publicity kit from their booking
agency
1967 - 48 page Country Music Scrapbook – very popular in its day. Photos and
bio information on country artists of that era
Johnny Cash – 16 page 1960's press kit – photos of Cash and band in concert and
of his childhood home PLUS two 1960's Johnny Cash Fan Club Journals – PLUS 28
page souvenir book published by The House Of Cash
Hank Williams 24 page "Family Photo Album" from The Hank Williams Memorial
Foundation
1965 Country Music Souvenir Photo Album – 15 pages of photos and bio facts
"The Best Of Country Music" – 38 page souvenir photo album plus bios and
separate 8x10 color photo of T. G. Sheppard
"America's Music – Roots Of Country" – a media press kit for a TV special
produced by TBS - 1980's - 8 x 10 photos and slides plus artist information
John Conlee – 12 page 1980's media press kit
"Acuff Rose – The First 25 Years" – an 1977 -`18 page Billboard Magazine insert
to commemorate the first 25 years of Nashville's Acuff Rose Music – one of
Nashville's first music publishers – established by Roy Acuff and Fred Rose.
Information and photos of the story of their early years and first hit songs.
22 page "The Future Is As Bright As The Stars" a 22 page Billboard insert to
celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Nashville Network – April 1988 – Stories
and photos of TNN
A 1988 32 Page CMA – 30th anniversary – a Billboard Spotlight from 1988 –
History of The Country Music Association plus photos of the people who made it
happen.
Complete box for $75 – includes media packing and mailing. PayPal – Check or
Money Order accepted. Reply to djdclassics@gmail.com
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: I heard that Brooks and Dunn were reuniting for a big concert thing in
New York Park but just heard that they have canceled. Do you know anything about
that?
A: Brooks and Dunn did not cancel. Promoters of the proposed June 17-19th
2016 Farm Borough Festival at Randall's Island Park in New York canceled the
entire project. Project officials stated that "conditions dictate that they
redirect their energy at this time."
Q: According to my brother in law - The Bellamy Brothers are retiring from
touring. Is that true?
A: Not true! Howard and David Bellamy's 40th Anniversary Tour began on
February 6th in Florida and is currently scheduled to make more than 50 stops
nationwide before concluding in Maryland in mid-November.
Q: The radio folks said that Dolly Parton is doing something with a theater in
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Do you have any information?
A: Dolly purchased the Lumberjack Feud Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge and has
renamed it Dolly Parton's Lumberjack Adventure Dinner & Show.
Q: My daughter tells me that the TV entertainment news mentioned Ronnie Milsap
celebrated some kind of music anniversary. What was that?
A: February 6th marked Milsap's 40th anniversary of his induction into the
Grand Ole Opry. At that time he was getting ready to release his eighth studio
album and was climbing the charts with his 10th charting single, "(I'm a) Stand
By My Woman Man," which became his sixth No. 1 hit.
Q: Do you have any info about the hall of fame having a Johnny Cash display or
something? It was in the newspaper.
A: Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan will be part of a Hall Of Fame exhibit called
"Dylan, Cash and the Nashville Cats," and will profile the studio musicians of
the late '60s and early '70s.
Q: I heard on the radio that The Oak Ridge Boys are doing something with Blake
Shelton. What is that about?
A: Blake Shelton's upcoming 10th studio album will feature The Oak Ridge
Boys. Album title or release date have not been announced.
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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 at no
charge.
For information, email me at djdclassics@gmail.com
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NUMBER ONES ON THIS DATE
1946
Guitar Polka - Al Dexter
1954
Bimbo - Jim Reeves
1962
Walk on By - Leroy Van Dyke
1970
A Week in a Country Jail - Tom T. Hall
1978
I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love - Larry Gatlin with Brothers &
Friends
1986
Hurt - Juice Newton
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
1908
Born on this day was Roba Stanley, country music singer who has been said to be
the first woman to record country music, (others have pointed out that Samantha
Bumgarner and Eva Davis recorded a session three months before Roba). She died
on June 8, 1986.
1918
Born on this day in Chicago, Illinois, was Wesley Rose, music industry executive
and record producer. Rose was a important part of the development of the country
music industry. He was a driving force behind the creation of the Country Music
Association.
1970
Special guests on this week's Johnny Cash ABC television music variety show
included, Ray Charles, Neil Diamond and Tammy Wynette. Ray Charles performed a
version of "Ring Of Fire", and a short version of "Walk The Line."
1975
Willie Nelson recorded "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" which went on to become
his first #1 hit as a singer. Written by songwriter Fred Rose the song was
originally performed by Roy Acuff and later by Hank Williams.
1979
Kenny Rogers was at #1 on the US Country music chart with his sixth studio
album, The Gambler which has now sold over 35 million copies world wide.
1984
Merle Haggard reached #1 on the Billboard country chart with the Lefty Frizzell
song "That's The Way Love Goes". At the Grammy Awards of 1985, "That's the Way
Love Goes" won the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
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HOW TO BECOME PRESIDENT
by: Jack Blanchard
"You rang", said the Devil? "That was fast", said Herk Carlson.
"We aim to please", said Satan. "What's up?'
"I might be interested in selling my soul", said Herk,
"or maybe just renting it out."
"Make me an offer", said the Devil.
"Well, I've had my eye on being a celebrity".
"What field", asked the Devil. "Show business?"
"Sort of", said Herk. "I'd like to be pope."
"Sorry. We don't do popes", said the Devil.
"Could you make an exception", asked Herk?
My soul is in showroom condition. Hardly used."
"You'd have to throw in something besides just your soul", said the Devil.
"I'm up to my tail in souls. I may have to have a yard sale."
"Hmmm", said Herk.
"I could get you into Congress", said the Devil. "I have connections there."
"If I only wanted to be a politician I wouldn't need your help. No offense."
"None taken", said the Devil,
"but you'd be surprised how many politicians use our services."
"I'll think it over", said Herk.
"How about Governor of California, or even President?" asked the Devil.
"Very tempting" said Herk.
"Hey, tempting is what I do", said the Devil.
"I have your number", said Herk.
"And I have yours", smiled the Devil.
There's no hurry", said Herk, pretending he didn't care about being president.
"We have all the time in the world. At least I do", said the Devil,
vanishing in a burst of flame.
The Devil reappeared a moment later and said,
"Sorry about the fireworks. Old habits, you know."
Satan picked up his briefcase, walked to the elevator,
and pushed the "Down" button.
Herk stood there thinking about who he would like to invade first.
Jack Blanchard
http://jackandmisty.net
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VIEW FROM THE FRONT PORCH
By: Stan Hitchcock
Late Night View From The Old Farm House-
Well, as I shut the old farm house down for the night, I would like to put you
to sleep with this positive observation, something that should make you sleep
soundly, with visions of sugar plums dancing in your little heads...(have you
ever even seen a sugar plum? Yeah, me neither)...but, at least give you dreams
of some better weather than what we have had all winter.....In the morning, as
you wake up...say to yourself...ONLY 39 MORE DAYS!!!! Yes, my friends, I, the
keeper of the Official Spring Arrival Calendar, have personally counted up the
days, multiplied, divided, added and subtracted, as only an Official Spring
Expert can do, hit the button on my Little Jim Dandy magic adding machine and
out popped the answer....39 days. Now, who do you want to believe, me or some
dumb Yankee ground hog? Well, I can't believe it....I saw 12 people voting for
the dang ground hog. Okay, okay...some folks would vote for anything, as
evidenced by some of our career politicians...but, I digress....excuse me, just
go on to bed and keep that number 39, dancing with the aforementioned sugar
plums, in your little heads...and know that we are on the downhill slide
now...uh yeah, that downhill slide is caused by the blasted ice all over
everything...but, forget that...concentrate on 39...repeat after me....39,
39-ain't no hill that I can't climb, Spring is coming, shore'nuff, I'm from the
country and mighty tuff, snow may come but it's gotta go...gotta
go....gotta.....go . . . . .
www.hitchcockcountry.com -
http://www.hitchcockcountry.com
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please
ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them
up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults
of those who insult you have fallen on me."
– Romans 15:1-3 (NIV)
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