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
Wednesday July 28th, 2010
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
A lot of songs have been written about parents and family.
According to Donna Fargo, her mother was the idea behind her 1973 number one, “You Were Always There.”
Donna says she didn’t realize until after her mom had passed away that she never really got to know her mother. And she thought the same thing had probably happened to other people—just taking their parents for granted and after they’re gone, realizing they really never got to know them. Donna was hoping that “You Were Always There” could be more than just another record…that the song might hit home with people who needed to heal their relationship with a parent.
“You Were Always There” entered the country music charts May 26th, 1973 and was at the top of the charts July 28th.
It was her 4th charted song and her fourth number one.
The record was produced by Stan Silver and was on the charts for 14 weeks.
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BLUE HIWAYS TV NEEDS YOUR H E L P :
Out good friend Stan Hitchcock is trying to convince Dish Network to add Blue Hiways TV to Dish Network’s program lineup.
PLEASE email Dave Schull --DISH Program Director, at Dave.Shull@dishnetwork.com or call him at (303) 808-7228 and ask him to PLEASE add Blue Hiways TV to Dish network’s program schedule. THEN email all your friends and ask them to do likewise.
PLEASE DO THIS NOW !
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION: I was hoping you had some information about Reba McEntire being caught in a storm. I heard it mentioned on the radio.
ANSWER: Reba McEntire’s filming for "Turn On The Radio" video was halted when an electrical storm disrupted the production. She and the crew took shelter in a 100-year-old warehouse near downtown
QUESTION: Are they releasing another Elvis album? My mom says it was on TV news.
ANSWER: "Viva ELVIS - The Album," is scheduled to be released in November. A sample of the new album will be played August 14th, as part of "Elvis Week" in
QUESTION: I saw a guy on one of the RFD-TV music programs singing a song about “Drift Away.” Was that a pop or country hit?
ANSWER: Dobie Gray scored a # 5 hit on “Drift Away” in 1973. Narvel Felts (the guy you probably saw singing it on TV) had a # 8 hit on the country charts that same year.
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QUESTION: Have you heard a Merle Haggard song about “Every Fool Has A Rainbow?” He sang that at a concert in
ANSWER: “Every Fool Has A Rainbow” was the flipside of Merle’s 1970 # one, “The Fightin’ Side Of Me.”
QUESTION: My dad says that Freddie Hart is not his real name. Is that true?
ANSWER: Freddie hart was born Frederick Segrest.
QUESTION: I’m a big fan of Ray Pillow and have all his records. Is there any reason why you have never mentioned him or his recordings in the “Story Behind The Song” in your newsletter?
ANSWER: I would like to feature Ray Pillow records, but Mr. Pillow refuses to do a telephone interview with me.
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COMMENTS FROM SUBSCRIBERS:
Re: the Willie Nelson song “Good Times.” I for one am very fond of most of Willie’s RCA records. I’ve always thought this one was amazing for its economy of words – “Go to school, fight a war, workin’ steady; Meet a girl, fall in love before I’m ready.” Covers so much ground in so few words.
Flo .M.
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Doug:
It amazes me how some people can have the gall to gripe and complain about something they’re getting for free. Yes, I’m referring to the idiots who gripe about your newsletter even though they’re not paying a penny for it!
Marge in
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Your comments, suggestions, gripes, etc. concerning this newsletter---are welcome. Email to:Classics@countrymusicclassics.com
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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 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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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 “Chet Atkins: A Legendary Performer,” a 12 page (12 inch x 12 inch) booklet published by RCA Victor records in 1977---featuring 70 photos of Chet, several taken during recording sessions, plus a full page color photo of Chet on the back cover. Price: $20 (PayPal Only)
I’ll pay postage on both these items inside the
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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:
1945
Oklahoma Hills - Jack Guthrie
1953
It’s Been So Long - Webb Pierce
1961
Heartbreak
1969
Johnny B. Goode - Buck Owens
1977
It was Almost like a Song - Ronnie Milsap
1985
Love Don’t Care (Whose Heart It Breaks) - Earl Thomas Conley
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MISSIONARIES.
By: Jack Blanchard
I often get emails that have a preachy tone.
The senders probably mean well, and think they're helping me,
so I try to send a polite response.
But they are stepping into my space.
Some religious groups think that everybody else is doing it wrong,
not in contact with God, or just plain headed for hell.
Maybe they think we don't have a spiritual side because we're quiet about it.
Some don't think we're pious enough
if we don't agree with their political and moral opinions.
Politics, government, and religion get closer together every day.
The constitutional idea of separation of church and state isn't all bad.
It might be nice if they had it in
I'm for women's freedom of personal choice,
which is not a popular belief among certain groups.
I am not for casual abortion, if there is such a thing as "casual" abortion.
I doubt if any woman who has experienced it who would say it's casual.
It's not a thing to do on your vacation.
I had a colonoscopy once and that sure wasn't casual.
We never had organized prayer in my school, but somehow I turned out ok.
I wouldn't protest against it,
Maybe you can grow up to be a good person without regimented prayer.
Why does the prayer have to be written by somebody else and memorized by the kids?
That sounds a little like mind control.
How about just a moment of silence so the child can pray in his or her own way....
according to their family's faith... or not at all, if they so choose.
Or sneak a peak at the girl across the aisle.
We didn't even have "under God" in the Pledge to the Flag,
but we have surprisingly few serial killers among our alumni.
In fact the crime rate was a lot lower then,
and the criminals were nicer.
Most of the kids and teachers in my schools were Jewish. I'm not.
They never tried to make me say Jewish prayers.
Our family didn't go to church together, but we were taught the basics at home.
We knew about the Bible,
and I joined the congregation on my own when I was twelve.
I don't have religious symbols or bumper stickers on my car,
but I have nothing against people who do.
Be happy.
If I have a relationship with a higher power I don't feel a need to tell people.
Maybe I would if they asked, and if I knew them well enough.
I'm not interested in converting anybody to my way,
or to judge them in their pursuit of spirituality, or their lack of it.
I don't trust all preachers and organized religions.
There is too much money and power involved.
But I've known some preachers who I admired,
and who helped me when I needed it.
I have to take them one at a time.
Being a religious leader is not a guarantee that you are honest or trustworthy.
Some are. Some aren't.
If you minister to others your words and deeds will be your credentials.
Mainly deeds.
Helping others is probably the big part.
Sometimes I have the feeling that there is too much emphasis on what we shouldn't do,
and not enough on what we should do.
Most of all, I don't expect to change anybody's mind. I don't want to.
I'll probably get a bunch of mail about this,
but, hey, as long as it's cordial I can handle it..
I won't be hurt if you just file this under "Delete".
Whatever works for you is okay,
until it pushes too hard against me.
Jack Blanchard
Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan...
Grammy Nominees. Billboard's Country Duet of the Year.ASCAP and BMI Awards.HOME PAGE: http://jackandmisty.com
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
compiled by Bill Morrison
Webb Pierce recorded "Back Street Affair" 1952.
Pete Cassell, age 36, a blind country singer-songwriter died 1954.
Johnny Cash recorded "Folsom Prison Blues," on SUN, 1955.
The Owen Bradley Quintet, featuring the Anita Kerr Quartet, debuted on Billboards Top 40 Chart with "White Silver Sands" 1957.
Cindy Cash was born in Memphis, to Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto Cash 1958.
Patsy Cline made her first public appearance on stage, since the automobile accident that seriously injured her in 1961. Patsy used crutches to reach the microphone, and thanked her fans for the thousands of cards, and letters that she had received. Patsy was almost killed, when she was thrown through the windshield of the car she was driving on a
Martina McBride born Sharon, KS 1966.
Barbara Mandrell joined the Grand Ole Opry 1972.
Pete Drake, steel guitarist/producer, died
Mercury released John Anderson's album "Takin' the Country Back" 1997.
RCA released Clint Black's "Nothin' But the Taillights" 1997.
Anita Carter, age 66, "Carter Sisters," died,
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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Museum salutes Tammy Wynette with new exhibit
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will open a new biographical exhibit, Tammy Wynette: First Lady of Country Music, on Aug. 20, saluting the country icon who brought us "Stand By Your Man" and numerous other classics.
The exhibit — set to run through June 12, 2011, in the museum's East Gallery — features many of the singer's prized possessions, stage costumes, vintage photos, correspondence and awards. Also woven throughout the exhibit is an extensive video interview with Faith Hill about Wynette's legacy and influence.
Festivities for the exhibit's opening weekend include a panel discussion with friends and associates of Wynette and a screening of the Wynette documentary Stand by Your Dream.
"Tammy Wynette was a true steel magnolia, a daughter of the South whose ladylike appearance and slight physical stature belied the magnitude of her grit, determination and talent," Museum Director Kyle Young said in an announcement of the exhibit. "Throughout her career, her personal and professional lives were indistinguishably interwoven, resulting in achingly honest recordings and performances to which fans could relate. She helped redefine what it means to be a female country singer. Her death at age 55 came far too soon, but Tammy left behind a musical canon that is among the strongest and most influential in American music history."
Four Set For Induction To Oklahoma Music Hall
Sam Harris, Jamie Oldaker, Jean Shepard and Les Gilliam will be the four inductees this year into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
The four were named as the 2010 inductees during a news conference Monday in
Harris, from Cushing, won the premier season of the television show Star Search. Oldaker, a drummer for country group The Tractors, is a
Shepard, who was born in Pauls Valley, is known as a honky-tonk singer and songwriter, while Gilliam, known as the "
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
WOODLANDS
I finally took a walk in the woods and heard the silence through the trees.
No rush of traffic in this quiet place….only whispers of the cooling breeze.
There were tracks of deer; some large, some small, leading deeper in the brush.
Wild flowers swayed among the leaves on ground so verdant and lush.
Signs abounded of the busy life
Birds flew in and out of the thickets while bees buzzed by at work and play.
I found a stump on which to sit and watch the clouds drift overhead.
As rays of sun danced down on me, I felt God’s peace…my worries fled.
M. Elaine Fowser
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