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 March 30th, 2011
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
“Country Bumpkin” contained the formula for the perfect country song: the simple country boy wanders into the bar, meets the city gal, wins her heart and takes her back to the country where they spend their lives together raising a family.
And as the story goes, a Nashville music publisher had admonished songwriter Don Wayne for bringing in songs that were “too country,” telling him that nobody cared for his “country bumpkin” type of songs. So on his way home he began writing “Country Bumpkin” which found its way into the hands of record producer Walter Haynes, who played it for Cal Smith the day before a scheduled recording session.
Although Smith had already picked the songs for his session he scrapped one of them and replaced it with “Country Bumpkin,” which became the title track for the MCA album and Smith’s second number one single and the CMA’s Single of The Year.
“Country Bumpkin” entered the country music charts March 9th, 1974, made it to number one and was Smith’s 178th charted song. It was on the charts for 15 weeks.
Cal Smith placed 36 songs on the country music charts between 1967 and 1986, including three number ones.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION: What is this I’ve been hearing about Willie Nelson going to sing in court?
ANSWER: A Texas prosecutor has reportedly promised to resolve a marijuana possession arrest case against Willie if Nelson will pay a fine of 100-dollars and sing "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" in court. The case stems from an arrest last fall when Willie’s bus was stopped at a border patrol checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Agents searched his tour bus and reportedly found several ounces of marijuana. Willie was taken into custody, and released several hours later on a 25-hundred-dollar bond.
QUESTION: The radio folks mentioned Mel Tillis being on some special Opry show. Do you have any information?
ANSWER: Mel Tillis will be the Spotlight Artist for the Thursday night “Opry Country Classics” at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium this week, with Pam Tillis, Lynn Anderson, and Jim Ed Brown. Larry Gatlin will host, and also perform with the Gatlin Brothers. Opry Country Classics is now in its third year. While Pam Tillis will be honoring her father this week, she's also slated to be one of this season's Spotlight Artists, along with The Charlie Daniels Band, and the Oak Ridge Boys. The spring Opry Country Classics shows continue through May 26th.
QUESTION: Do you remember a song on the radio many years ago about “Ten Thousand Drums?”
ANSWER: “Ten Thousand Drums” scored a # 5 hit for Carl Smith in 1959. Carl wrote the song with Mel Tillis.
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QUESTION: Have you heard the rumor about Foster & Lloyd getting back together? They were my favorite duo on record.
ANSWER: Radney Foster And Bill Lloyd are back together after more than two decades apart. The pair teamed up for a benefit for the Americana Music Association two years ago and several months later shared the stage once again at an all-star concert bash in Nashville to celebrate Radney's 50th birthday. Their new album "It's Already Tomorrow," will be in stores April 19th. A tour in support of the CD is scheduled to begin in Driftwood, Texas on April 16th. Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd originally got together in 1986 and during a four-year run the duo released three studio albums. Their hits include "Crazy Over You," "Sure Thing," "What Do You Want From Me This Time," and "Fair Shake." Foster and Lloyd went their separate ways in 1990 to pursue solo careers.
QUESTION: Is Dolly Parton still recording? I haven’t heard of any new music in a long time.
ANSWER: According to Dolly, her new album "Better Day,” is uplifting and positive, as well as inspirational. Dolly will officially launch the project on May 26th with an appearance on the syndicated "Ellen DeGeneres Show," which will include the debut performance of the album's lead-off single, "Together You And I." The album is expected to hit stores in June or July. The CD is Parton's follow up to her 2008 effort, "Backwoods Barbie."
QUESTION: I remember a funny song on the radio back in the 60’s. Some guy was singing about “My Can Do Can’t Keep Up With My Want To.” Do you know who had that record?
ANSWER: Nat Stuckey wrote and recorded that song that made it to # 17 in 1967
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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:
1945
Shame on You - Spade Cooley
1953
Kaw-Liga - Hank Williams
1961
Don’t Worry - Marty Robbins
1969
Who’s Gonna Mow Your Grass - Buck Owens
1977
Southern Nights - Glen Campbell
1985
Seven Spanish Angels - Ray Charles with Willie Nelson
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THOUGHTS ON POLITICS AND AGE.
By: Jack Blanchard
Politics:
Misty and I are Democrats and most of our good friends are Republicans.
We feel as strongly about our views as they do.
We've found that the best thing to do is keep our mouths shut,
and to not carry any weapons.
I might not vote at all because there are so many excellent specimens to choose from.
I wouldn't want to slight any of them.
I try to be liberal on the odd hours of the day, and conservative on the even hours.
I would vote twice for those wonderful politicians if I could.
I think we should have two co-presidents, one from each party.
Twice as much brain power.
I might not vote at all because there are so many excellent specimens to choose from.
I wouldn't want to slight any of them.
You can probably vote after you're dead.
Dead people vote in every election.
I'll try to remember this if I'm ever in that condition.
Age:
I forget more things now.
I think it's because I know more things now.
I used to be strong as an ox and just as smart.
I can't be old. I'm still having my mid-life crisis.
I never get indigestion from junk foods,
but I always get sick on health foods.
I don't remember the words to my own songs!
What does that mean?
You don't have to answer. It's rhetorical.
My whole life may be rhetorical.
I look young, I think young, and I talk young.
It has occurred to me that I may just be a good actor.
The world may be screwed up, but I'm glad to be in it.
Jack Blanchard
Jack Blanchard
Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan...
Grammy Nominees. Billboard's Country Duet of the Year.ASCAP and BMI Awards. ^^^^^^^^^^^^
LETTERS FROM SUBSCRIBERS:
Doug:
Clyde Pitts died Saturday March 26th in Jackson, Ms. Clyde was the co-writer of a few country hits such as "Sweetheart Of The Year" by Ray Price, "Sad Situation" by Skeeter Davis, "Even The Bad Times Were Good" by Connie Smith and Nat Stuckey. I thought that you would like to know and pass it along to your readers. I knew Clyde and he was a nice man and I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
Sincerely,
David,
Brandon, Ms
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
compiled by Bill Morrison
1895 - Amos Binkley 1895-1985, of the Binkley Brothers Dixie Clodhoppers, born in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Members of the cast of the Grand Ole Opry, the Binkley Brothers were the first to record commercial records in Nashville.
1935 - Paul Williams, of the "Lonesome Pine Fiddlers" born Wytheville, Virginia.
1942 - Bobby Wright singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor was born in Charleston, West Virginia, to Johnny Wright and Kitty Wells.
1944 - Al Dexter's self-penned Okeh single "So Long Pal" was the Top Country record in America. Al's band the Troopers (Holly Hollinger, Aubrey Gass, and Paul Sells) backed Al in the studio.
1949 - Hank Williams took his first ride in an airplane. Based on the huge success of "Love Sick Blues," MGM wanted Hank back in the studio A.S.A.P. Hank flew from Shreveport to Nashville to record.
1955 - Connie Cato, Capitol recording artist was born Connie Ann Cato in Carlinville, Illinois. Connie had eleven hit singles between 1974-1980.
1956 - Johnny Cash recorded "I Walk The Line," at Sun Studio.
1957 - Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper joined the Grand Ole Opry.
1961 - Marty Robbins single "Don't Worry About Me" was #1.
1963 - George Jones was hospitalized, after being injured in a tour bus accident in Oregon.
1968 - Anita Carter 1933-1999, (daughter of Maybelle and Ezra Carter) and Waylon Jennings' RCA Victor duet "I Got You" charted today. The record topped out at #4. Anita's other duet partners during her career included Hank Snow and Johnny Darrell.
1974 - Moe Bandy debuted on the charts with "I Just Started Hatin' Cheatin' Songs Today."
1974 - Tanya Tucker's "Would You Lay With Me" climbed to #1.
1976 - Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Jessi Colter and Tompall Glaser's RCA Victor album "Wanted! The Outlaws" was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
1977 - Glen Campbell topped the charts with "Southern Nights."
1977 - John Denver's RCA Victor album "Greatest Hits, Volume II" was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1987 - Sandi Patti's Benson label album "Songs From the Heart" was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1989 - Gilley's nightclub in Pasadena, Texas closed. A fire of questionable origin destroyed the structure a few days later. A young man was later charged with arson.
1999 - Columbia released David Allan Coe's album "Recommended for Airplay."
2005 Billy Joe Shaver's biography "Honky Tonk Hero" was released by the publisher today.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
HIS GIFTS OF LOVE
I will talk to all who will listen to what I have to say,
In hopes my words will reach each heart to guide and show the way.
I’ll speak of His amazing grace, of His mercy and His love,
To let them know He’s always there as He watches from above.
He hears the prayer of this sinner who asks, with contrite heart,
To be freed of my transgressions, and to make a brand-new start.
Soon the angel choirs will sing, the trumpets will loudly sound,
For Jesus’ love now fills my needs, and new purpose I have found.
I’ll now proclaim His mighty power, hear the Alleluias ring!
Then lift my hands to offer up all the gifts His love will bring.
Angie Monnens
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