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
Friday December 23rd, 2011
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
According to Dolly Parton, "I suppose it was just naturally for me to write "Love Is Like A Butterfly," because I've always likened myself to a butterfly, because butterflies are very colorful and they're gentle. Everybody knows I'm colorful and I try to be gentle. And butterflies just go about their business, trying to add some joy and beauty to peoples' lives and I hope I do that for people too. I've been fascinated with butterflies since I was just a little girl. Even when I was a kid, I was chasing dreams and butterflies."
Dolly Parton's RCA Victor single, "Love Is Like A Butterfly" entered the country music charts August 31st, 1974 and made it to number one the week of November 9th.
It was Dolly's 20th charted song and her 4th number one.
It was on the charts for 17 weeks and also placed on the pop music charts.
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Both features are available at no charge.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION: A girl singer had a good record on the radio several years ago about "You've Got A Soft Place To Fall." Do you know her name?
ANSWER: "You've Got A Soft Place To Fall" was a # 44 hit for Kathy Mattea in 1984.
QUESTION: Carl & Pearl Butler's "Don't Let Me Cross Over" is my favorite country recording. My mom says that several other folks had hits on that song. Is that true?
ANSWER: "Don't Let Me Cross Over" was a 1 for Carl & Pearl in 1962, a # 9 for Jerry Lee Lewis and Linda Gail Lewis in 1969 and a #10 for Jim Reeves and Deborah Allen in 1979.
QUESTION: I have the Ray Price recording of "Don't You Ever Get Tired of Hurting Me." My mom says Price recorded that song with Willie Nelson. Is that true?
ANSWER: Ray's solo version of the song peaked at # 11 in 1966. He and Willie's duet of the tune reached # 11 in 1981.
QUESTION: I hear the Freddy Weller "Down in The Boondocks" on classic country stations quite a lot. My brother says some girl singer had a hit on that song. Is that true?
ANSWER: "Down in The Boondocks" was a #37 hit for Penny DeHaven in 1969 before scoring a # 25 hit for Freddy Weller in 1970.
QUESTION: I saw Lacy J. Dalton sing "Dream Baby" an old TV show. Didn't some guy have a hit on the song?
ANSWER: "Dream Baby" scored a # 7 in 1971 for Glen Campbell before making it to # 9 for Lacy J. Dalton in 1983.
QUESTION: As popular as Hank Snow's "I Don't Hurt Anymore" was, didn't anyone else ever record that song?
ANSWER: Hank's 1954 number one was an album cut for several artists and made the charts for Narvel Felts in 1977, Linda Cassady the same year and for Prairie Oyster in 1990.
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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:
1944
I'm Wastin' My Tears on You - Tex Ritter
1952
Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes - Skeets McDonald
1960
Wings of a Dove - Ferlin Husky
1968
Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell
1976
Thinkin' of a Rendezvous - Johnny Duncan
1984
Why Not Me - The Judds
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WE MEET AN ELF.
By: Jack Blanchard
One Christmas we were in a mall, and in the holiday spirit.
Misty said "There's a little gingerbread house! Look inside and see what it's like."
I looked in a window and an elf yelled,
"WHAT ARE YOU LOOKIN' AT? I'M ON A BREAK HERE. BEAT IT, JERK."
I hate elves.
THE MARGARET TRUMAN LAUNDRY:
Harry Truman, his wife Bess, and daughter Margaret are honored in Key West.
Truman Avenue is a main street.
Playing our first job there, we stayed at the "El Rancho Motel",
on the corner of Truman Avenue and Margaret Street.
Across the corner was The Margaret-Truman Laundry, now called "Launderette".
HERE COMES THE RAIN:
(We were once on the road for eight years... one continuous tour.
That's when I wrote this song.)
"3 A.M. by the courthouse chime, I wonder what they call this town.
Sang my last song a few hours ago, And the road fever's got me down.
3 A.M. is a lonesome time, And no time to be alone.
Packed my guitar, in the back of the car. I wish that we were headin' home.
Here Comes the Rain. Here Comes the Rain.
Soft as the sound of a far away train.
"Read all the papers and magazines, And the Bible that I found in the drawer.
From a hotel window, all these towns look the same, And tomorrow, there will be one more.
Here Comes the Rain. Here Comes the Rain.
Soft as the sound of a far away train."
REAL CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS:
"A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow."
"Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered."
I got on the scale today. it said "One at a time, please."
If life were fair, Elvis would be alive, and all the impersonators would be dead.
911 operator: "Calm down, sir. First, let's make sure your friend is dead."
A shot is heard.
Caller: "OK. What next?"
HOW THE ANGEL GOT ON THE TOP OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE:
Santa was busy, tired, worn out, and in a lousy mood.
The little angel said, "What do you want me to do with this Christmas tree?"
Jack Blanchard
The Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan Home Page: http://jackandmisty.com
Restoration and mastering studio: 407 330 1611.
CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/jackmisty
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
compiled by Bill Morrison
Buddy Harmon, session drummer, born Nashville, TN 1928.
Buck Owens recorded "Excuse Me I Think I've Got A Heartache/Above And Beyond," 1959.
Marty Robbins released "Don't Worry/Like All The Other Times" 1960.
Jack Greene joined the Grand Ole Opry 1967.
Merle Haggard recorded "The Fightin' Side of Me," 1969.
Johnny Cash's "The World of Johnny Cash" certified gold 1971.
Ray Cash, age 85, father of Johnny Cash, died 1985.
Funeral services were open to the public as the Grand Ole Opry house hosted Hank Snow's final public appearance. Hank, age 85, died on December 20, 1999. The service was televised.
Alison Krauss' album "So Wrong, So Long" certified gold 1997.
Calvin Crawford, age 68, died in Nashville 1999 from cancer. Calvin played Bass guitar for Little Jimmie Dickens for 19 years.
Mercury Records' "O Brother Where Art Thou?" movie soundtrack debuted on the charts 2000.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
DAILY THINGS
Thank You, Lord, for daily things which mean so much to me –
For the majesty of morning sun, and moonlight on the sea.
Thank You for a job to do, for a home filled with love,
And thanks for the trials too, and faith in things above.
Thank You, Lord, for daily prayer, and friend who come to call –
For the budding rose of springtime, and the golden leaves of fall.
Thank You, Lord, for April rain when rainbows fill the sky,
And for the pride inside my heart when Old Glory passes by.
We praise You, Lord, for eyes that see when snow begins to fall.
Thank You, Lord, for daily things which bless us one and all!
Clay Harrison
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