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 November 18th, 2011
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
According to Mickey Gilley, his choice for a song to record to follow "Room Full Of Roses" was "I Overlooked An Orchid," a tune he had been singing since he was a kid.
Gilley commented, "I always loved that song and had sang it all my life, but when I decided to actually record it, I had to have someone at the record label look up the lyrics for me because I had forgotten some of the words."
His Playboy Records single, "I Overlooked An Orchid" came on the country music charts August 10th, 1974 and was at the top of the charts the week of November 2nd.
It was his third charted song and his second number one.
The song was written by Carl Story, Shirly Lyn and Carl Smith.
The single was produced by Eddie Kilroy, and was on the charts for 18 weeks.
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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.
For information, email me at classics@countrymusicclassics.com
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
QUESTION: One of my favorite recordings is Johnny Rodriguez's "Love Put A Song In My Heart." Did he write that song?
ANSWER: J.R.'s 1975 number one was written by Ben Peters
QUESTION: I love Marty Robbins' song of "Padre." Didn't some girl singer also have a hit on that
song?
ANSWER: Judy Lynn's 1975 version of "Padre" barely made the country top 100—peaking at # 92
QUESTION: It seems that I've heard the old song "Only You" by several different country artists? DO you know who had country versions of that song?
ANSWER: Several dozen country artists recorded "Only You" but the country versions to make the charts were by Norro Wilson, Freddie Hart, Reba McEntire, Statler Brothers, and Travis Tritt.
QUESTION: Whatever happened to the big guy who sang in the Hee Haw Gospel Quartet and had the records about "Sheriff Of The County" and that kind of thing?
ANSWER: That big guy was Kenny Price, who died in 1987.
QUESTION: This may sound a little crazy but my sister-in-law believes that her family might have lived next door to Margo Smith when they were children. Their neighbor's name was Smith and their little girl sang in church in Montgomery, Alabama. Could this be checked out?
ANSWER: Margo Smith was born Betty Lou Miller and was raised in Dayton, Ohio.
QUESTION: I think The Desert Rose Band's "Hello Trouble" is the greatest recording ever. Didn't someone else have a hit on that song before them?
ANSWER: Orville Couch, (who co-wrote the song with Eddie McDuff,) scored a # 5 hit on the song in 1962. Lawanda Lindsey's version made it to # 62 in 1974 before The Desert Rose Band took it to # 11 in 1989.
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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:
1949
Slipping Around - Margaret Whiting & Jimmy Wakely
1957
Wake Up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
1965
Hello Vietnam - Johnny Wright
1973
Paper Roses - Marie Osmond
1981
My Baby Thinks He's a Train - Rosanne Cash
1989
Bayou Boys - Eddy Raven
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THE NEWS IS OUT.
By: Jack Blanchard
Well, the news is out.
We did not win the CMA award for Oldest Duet of the Year.
We are Lifetime CMA members, but we didn't vote on the awards this year,
because we don't know who the hell they all are.
I guess that's OK because they don't know who the hell we are.
Taylor Swift was in the next booth when we were having lunch at The Nashville Deli.
We didn't know who she was. She was facing us, sitting across from a young man.
When people started asking her to have pictures taken with them, and for autographs,
I realized who she was.
She seemed to be almost six feet tall, and was very nice to everybody.
On the way out, two booths full of people waved and smiled at Misty and me.
That made us feel better.
People raised on farms don't have my kind of squeamishness.
A couple of our best friends keep telling me how good tasting a chicken is
when it's killed that same morning.
Maybe it would be even better if you could wait and kill it right on your plate.
When I eat something I don't care to know its name, gender, or political leanings.
Chickens never win.
Antiques Road Show is in now.
They just showed a chair made from one huge moose antler.
The lady's grandfather shot it and had made into furniture.
He could have saved everybody some trouble by just shooting a chair.
Daylight Saving Time was started to give the farmers more daylight.
Now their farm machinery has headlights, inside lights, telephones, TV, radar,
sonar, and the occasional hooker. But we still have to set our clocks back.
It's like cutting an inch off the bottom of a blanket, sewing it onto the top,
and thinking you've made it longer.
MY BASEBALL CAREER.
They first put me in center field because of a good throwing arm.
Only one trouble: I couldn't throw a straight ball.
I didn't even realize it until somebody yelled:
"Hey! This jerk is throwing curves in from the field!" So they made me pitcher.
Every fast ball I threw made a last minute turn directly at the batter's crotch.
You never saw such a bunch of nervous guys.
MY HOCKEY CAREER:
Hockey was my best game.
I played pro hockey for one season. Well, maybe semi-pro.
They gave us uniforms and traveling expenses. That's it.
It was the G.O.P team, sponsored by the Republican Party.
That's the closest I ever came to being a republican.
MY FOOTBALL CAREER:
I got tired of the gang fights at my high school, so I switched to a school in Kenmore.
The football coach had us all to run 100 yards to help him pick a team.
I wore loose loafers that fell off my feet, so I had to run in my socks.
I came in first.
The coach yelled "Hey, kid with no shoes, are you from Kentucky?"
I said no, but he called me "Kentucky" for the whole season."
Artificial sweetener can kill me, but I'll be slender.
I can't make up my mind.
Now they can tell all about you from your blood type. It's like tarot cards with blood.
They said that we O Negatives should eat a good diet and exercise. Jeez!
And I suppose I'll meet a tall dark stranger. I AM a tall dark stranger!
Well, not all that tall.
Anyway, they accused me of having a temper! That drives me CRAZY!!!
THEY BETTER KNOCK IT OFF OR GET A KNUCKLE SANDWICH!!!
I hate people saying I have a temper.
Quite often people say that Misty and I look like brother and sister.
I smile and say: "Yes, we are... and we're married!"
Actually we were both born at The Millard Fillmore Hospital, in Buffalo,
but at different times and to different families.
Much later we met in Miami. Life is strange.
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
Jimmy Swan born Colman, CO 1912.
Jacky Ward born Groveton, TX 1946.
The Louvin Brothers recorded their first sides for Apollo Records 1947.
John McFee, "Southern Pacific," born Santa Cruz, CA 1953.
Capitol Records released Merle Haggard's "Sing Me Back Home" 1968.
Glen Campbell's album "Wichita Lineman" was certified gold 1968.
Conway Twitty recorded his #1 hit "Hello Darlin'," 1969.
Jerry Lee Lewis and wife Myra were divorced 1970.
June Petrie "Elviry" Weaver, age 86, of "The Weaver Bros. & Elviry" died 1977.
Barbara Mandrell presented her first Network Television special 1980.
Esco Hankins died 1990.
BMG released "Legendary Eddy Arnold" 1997.
Doug Sham, age 58, of the "Texas Tornado's" died 1999.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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From Marty Martel:
Bill Anderson continues to enjoy the fruits of his labor from songwriting, to personal appearances, and constant new awards for his work. He is always in demand to write as one of music's greatest songwriters of all time. because of his magic mind and hand, that continue to write hits for many major artists. A long time member of the Grand Ole Opry, slowing down does not seem to be a part of Bill's life at this time. The fan base that he has built up over the past many years makes him one of the legendary artists still in demand as witnessed by his recent appearance in York, PA.
A capacity crowd of fans gathered to enjoy a night with the legend Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson Saturday evening November 12th at the York Expo Center in York, PA.
The show produced by Tim Michaels Productions of York was attended by Bill Anderson fans from all over the East Coast. Michaels said the contingent of fans many of whom traveled hundreds of miles to York, were treated to an amazing evening with Bill showcasing the 6 decades of hits that he has written for countless artists in Country Music as well as his perennial favorites like "Still" "I Love You Drops" and "Tips of My Fingers," just to name a few.
One of the highlights of the evening was a special presentation to Bill on behalf of all Pennsylvania Country Music fans, and Tim Michaels Productions. A unique plaque shaped in the form of the State of Pennsylvania was presented to Bill on stage by Michaels and a new and upcoming country singer/songwriter from York, PA, 14 year old, Leah Burke..
For Country Music fans in Pennsylvania it truly was a great night with A Legend.
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
TAKE TIME
Take time to smell the flowers, and hear the bird's sweet song;
Take time to watch a rippling stream, and the coming of the dawn.
Take time to watch the bluebird flash his colors on the wing;
Take time to hear the crickets in the evening as they sing.
Take time to see the rainbow stretch across the sky;
Take time to say "I love you" before another day goes by.
Take time to watch the sunset at the closing of the day,
And then take time to thank the Lord as you kneel and pray.
Ruth Moyer Gilmour
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