C O U N T R Y M U S I C C L A S S I C S
Doug Davis
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Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Tuesday October 19th, 2010
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Sometimes several elements must come together at just the right time to make a hit record and Marie Osmond’s 1973 # one, “Paper Roses,” seemed to be one of those tunes!
At the time, it seemed like just about everyone in the Osmond family was making records except 13 year old Marie and MGM record exec Mike Curb decided to dip back into the Osmond family well of talent one more time, so he asked Marie’s mom if Marie could sing! Mom assured Curb that her daughter could sing but was more into country music than pop!
The first hurdle to overcome was to find songs that would pass the Osmond family’s strict code for proper lyrics, followed by the second hurdle of finding a producer who could and would fill the bill. Someone in the Curb organization suggested Sonny James, who was also known to be sensitive about song lyrics, and was also off the road at the time.
Sonny decided to take on the job of producing Marie, after hearing a two song demo. According to Sonny, “You could tell it was a child singing, but her voice had this kind of cutting sound once in a while.”
It was Sonny’s decision for Marie to record “Paper Roses” for the first single at Jack Clements Recording Studio in
“Paper Roses” entered the country charts September 8th, 1973 and was in the number one slot the week of November 10th---four weeks after Marie’s 14th birthday. The single stayed at the top of the list for two weeks and was on the charts for 16 weeks. It also scored a # 5 on the pop charts.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION: I heard on radio that Kris Kristofferson was having something to do with the
ANSWER: Kris Kristofferson, Randy Houser, Terri Clark, and Mark Chesnutt are scheduled for a special show in honor of Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in
QUESTION: Barbara Fairchild’s “Teddy Bear” is my favorite song. Do you know who wrote it?
ANSWER: Barbara’s 1973 # one was written by Nick Nixon and Don Earl.
QUESTION: Do you remember the comedy team of “Homer & Jethro?” My uncle says the two were part of the Wilburn Brothers family. Is that true?
ANSWER: Homer & Jethro were actually Henry “Homer” Haynes and Kenneth “Jethro” Burns, no relation to The Wilburn Brothers.
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QUESTION: I found some records at a garage sale by “The Homesteaders.” The music is pretty good. Who where they?
ANSWER: The Homesteaders were Jack Boles, Jerry Rivers, and Floyd Robinson. They scored two songs on the country charts in the mid 60’s. Rivers played fiddle in Hank Williams Drifting Cowboys band.
QUESTION:
ANSWER: Before peaking at # 59 in 1971 for Conway, “What Am I Living For” made it to number 19 for Ernest Tubb in 1959.
QUESTION: My dad used to sing a song about “It’s A Pity What Money Can Do.” He said it was on the radio years ago by Marty Robbins. I’ve asked a music store and a radio station and they’ve never heard of it. Have you?
ANSWER: “It’s A Pity What Money Can Do” was the flipside of Marty Robbins’ 1955 # 14 hit, “Time Goes By.”
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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:
October 19
1951
Always Late (With Your Kisses) - Lefty Frizzell
1959
The Three Bells - The Browns
1967
I Don’t Wanna Play Hous
1975
Hope You’re Feelin’ Me (Like I’m Feelin’ You) - Charley Pride
1983
1991
Keep It Between the Lines - Ricky Van Shelton
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STUFF I WROTE ON FACEBOOK.
By: Jack Blanchard
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CONGRATULATIONS to Jack & Misty on their induction into The
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I was just browsing through some of the weird things I've written on Facebook.
They were mostly scribbled out on the spur of the moment,
but they are kinda funny, and I thought you might need a laugh.
Editors, feel free to censor as you see fit. I understand.
Jack
I got sucked into a political argument today with two jerks who let talk radio do all their thinking.
That was five hours ago and I'm still ticked off, but I'm proud that I didn't hurt anybody.
Must think happy thoughts. Must think happy thoughts. Must eat brains.
Did you know this?
Laboratory research has shown that if you put too many mice in a small box
for a long time,
they start to look at each other funny.
Colonoscopies: Before they had fiber optic cameras, and all the high tech equipment,
they used to send a midget up there with a sketch pad.
Today I got an ad for pet insurance. Do you know what that will lead to?
People will be murdering their pets for the money!
We're going to
Drive-by accordion solos.
Every few minutes our band members shake the saliva from their instruments.
And they play guitars.
Misty likes The Dollar Store. She wishes they had lay-away.
With all our technology, we still can’t strangle idiots over the phone.
It's getting hot in
I'm gonna put on my short-sleeved pants and my open-toed cowboy boots.
The court was silent. The judge farted.
He said "One more outburst like that and I'll clear the courtroom."
I feel kinda guilty for yelling at a Walmart cashier today.
I said" WHERE'S MY 'HAVE A NICE DAY'?
YOU GAVE ONE TO THE JERK AHEAD OF ME."
She said "Have a nice day."
I said "I have other plans."
I don't want to achieve immortality through my music.
I want to achieve immortality by not dying.
When I was first on Facebook, I wrote that I wondered what dogs think about during sex,
and cited the faraway look in their eyes.
A lady immediately commented: "How do I get off this list?!
What kind of pervert watches dogs' faces during sex?"
Biggest laugh I've had here yet! LOL!
When I was a kid and Winter came, we all cuddled up to my sister.
She had a fever.
Somebody asked me "What did you do today?"
I said "Is it over already?!"
Then I offered weakly "I had soup."
It's too quiet out there. We used to fight like normal children...
People were getting each other’s goat... especially mine.
Nobody wants my goat anymore. Everybody’s so sweet! It’s sick!
I liked it when we were at each other’s throats. Like a family.
I don't have any zombie friends, mainly because of their lack of social skills.
You can't carry on a good conversation with somebody who's trying to eat your brain.
They have a one track mind.
My brain is so packed with wisdom
that just writing this eases the pressure.
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
Arthur Edward Satherley born in
Hugh Ballard Cross of the Cumberland Ridge Runners, born Oliver Springs, TN 1904.
Don Parmley of the "Bluegrass Cardinals," born
Harry Shelor, "New Grass Revival," born
Mayf Nutter, born "Mayfred Nutter" Jane Lew, WV 1941.
Jeannie C. Riley born Anson, TX 1945.
Charlie Chase, Talk Show host, born Rogersville, TN 1952.
The Ozark Jubilee debuted on ABC TV 1954.
The CMA Awards Show made its debut in
Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man," charted 1968.
Cyndi Thomson born Tifton, GA 1976.
Grant Turner, age 79, the dean of WSM announcers, died in
RME released Bashful Brother Oswald's album "Carry Me Back" 1999.
MCA Records released Gary Alan's album "Smoke Rings In The Dark" 1999.
The 11th Annual International Bluegrass Music Association Awards Show was held in
Doc Watson and Lance LeRoy inducted IBMA Hall Of Honor in 2000.
Filming of Johnny Cash's "Hurt" video was completed in
Johnny Faulk, age 79, of the Hackberry Ramblers died 2004.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I KNOW….
I know that it is You, dear Lord, who sings to me in the bird’s sweet song.
You are the fragrance of lush flowers, that spill their fragrance in the dawn.
I know that it is Your guiding hand that leads me down the path ahead.
It is Your touch that tints the sky into a vast expanse of crimson red.
I know that it is Your loving smile, hovering after the warm Spring rain.
It fills the sky with a colorful glow, and brings forth fields of golden grain.
I know it is You that fills the room, when I feel a presence vast and still.
You are the purple mist that clings o’er the summit of a pine-crowned hill.
I know You are standing near me, Lord, when the world has left me all alone.
Your hand paints such pretty pictures, and Your voice sings such a lovely song!
Barbara Cagle Ray
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