COUNTRY MUSIC CLASSICS
Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Wednesday March 27th, 2013
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STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Singers record songs for various reasons and according to Waylon Jennings - he recorded his 1979 number one, "Come With Me," as an effort to help another singer!
Waylon commented, "Carter Robinson and her husband Cliff - both worked for me at the time. Carter did back up vocals and Cliff played piano. Carter had a record deal with ABC which didn't work out so I was trying to help her get a record deal. Chuck Howard wrote the song and I thought it could be a hit but I mainly recorded it to help Carter. A lot of folks thought it was Jessi on the record but it was Carter."
"Come With Me" made the country music charts September 22nd, 1979 at number 40 and three weeks later - was in the top slot where it stayed for two weeks.
The session was produced by Richie Albright and was on the charts for 13 weeks.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: I heard on the radio that David Allen Coe was seriously injured in a car crash. Do you have any information?
A: David Allen Coe is recovering from injuries received in a car crash in Ocala, Florida. Coe's Suburban was reportedly struck by a tractor-tractor rig when he ran a stop sign, and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Q: Do you know anything about George Strait and Garth Brooks singing together? My daughter said it was mentioned on TV.
A: George and Garth will perform together for the first time to pay tribute to Dick Clark at the 48th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards.
Q: Our radio folks mentioned Willie Nelson receiving some kind of music degree. Do you have any information?
A: Willie Nelson will receive an honorary doctorate of music degree at the Berklee College Of Music's commencement ceremony on May 11th.
Q: I heard that Alabama is touring again. Is that true?
A: Alabama will kick off their "2013 Back To The Bowery Tour" on April 5th and 6th - with two concerts at The Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Q: Do you have any information concerning a concert for the Johnny Cash home in Arkansas?
A: Tommy Cash will host an August 17th country music concert on campus at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home in Dyess, Arkansas.
Q: My uncle used to sing a song abut "There's Nothing As Sweet As My Baby." He said it was on the radio many years ago. Do you have any info on such a song?
A: That song was the flip-side of Carl Smith's first hit, "Let's Live A Little" in 1951.
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NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:
1950
Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy - Red Foley
1958
Ballad of a Teenage Queen - Johnny Cash
1966
Waitin' in Your Welfare Line - Buck Owens
1974
There's a Honky Tonk Angel (Who'll Take Me Back In) - Conway Twitty
1982
She Left Love All Over Me - Razzy Bailey
1990
Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart - Randy Travis
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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 feature, "Story Behind The Song" is now available to radio stations. (NOT AVAILABLE TO INTERNET STATIONS)
The feature is available at no charge.
For information, email me at classics@countrymusicclassics.com
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ME AND ROGER MILLER.
By: Jack Blanchard
When I was trying to figure how this voice of mine,
and the way I write songs would fit into the music business,
Roger Miller was a great help to me.
His voice and style of writing were in the same category as mine:..
No category.
My first few country songs had a strong Miller influence.
Most people didn't hear it, but I did.
I was and am a Roger Miller fan.
I don't know why, but "Engine #9" is my favorite.
It doesn't have the depth of "Husbands and Wives",
but it is a minimalist gem.
Simple is good.
Every word, every phrase in his songs adds something to the whole.
No fill ins. That's what I've always tried for in my work.
Any word that doesn't add something, erase it.
I learned a lot from him.
Misty and I were doing a session at Columbia Studio B.
Roger's session in studio A was already going on.
We took a few minutes and watched through the window in the door.
I remember hearing him say over the microphone,
"Let's go, folks. We're losin' light".
Right in the middle of our session Roger walked in,
carrying a brief case, and stood by the door, listening.
I stopped everything and told Misty I had to go meet Roger Miller
and tell him what a fan I was.
Just as I approached him with my hand out, he said,
"Hi, Jack. I'm a fan of yours."
One of the best moments of my life.
The last time I saw him was at a party he hosted
at the King of the Road Motel.
He wove through the crowd to greet us, and we got talking.
He must have heard one of our interviews,
because he asked me what I meant when I said
that he was responsible for me getting into country music.
Here's where I did a stupid human trick.
I will never know why, but I said this:
"I was just trying to get your attention."
He looked at me funny and drifted off into the crowd.
I could have told him all that I've told you here, but I didn't.
And now I never can.
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TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC
For traditional music - visit three different websites all devoted to different branches of country music. For the best in country music from the 1920's to the 80's visit myhillbillymusic.com. This website features mainstream country music including Hank Snow, Ernest Tubb, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jimmie Rodgers, and other legendary singers. The site also features rarities from "vinyl" by such neglected legends as Carl & Pearl Butler, Hugh X. Lewis, and other great artists... 5000 individual cuts with more being added all the time!
mybluegrassfavorites.com features the best from the beginning of bluegrass, all the way back to early Bill Monroe. This site features thousands of cuts by Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, Jim & Jesse, and more.
The only website dedicated to the music of Mountain View, Arkansas is mymountainviewmusic.com. This site starts with Jimmy Driftwood and is filled with locally produced music from dozens of artists who have been and still are active in the "Folk Music Capital of the World".
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
compiled by Bill Morrison
1912 - Bill Callahan, of the 'Callahan Brothers' born in Madison County, North Carolina.
1926 - J. W. Deason and his Barn Dance Orchestra made their first, and last appearance on the WSM Barn Dance this evening.
1936 - David Rogers 1936-1993, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, born in Houston, Texas. David joined the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree in 1967.
1940 - Janis Martin, singer, guitarist, and RCA recording artist, born Sutherlin, Virginia.
1940 - Melvin Sloan, founder of the Melvin Sloan Dancers, born in Wilson County, Tennessee.
1947 - Tex Williams recorded "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette." Capitol released the record in June, and it hit the charts on July 5th. Merle Travis and Tex Williams co-wrote the song, and watched it climb to #1. This was Tex's 2 nd chart hit, and Capitol Records first release to sell a million copies.
1950 - Johnny & Jack recorded "Poison Love," 1950.
1951 - Red Foley recorded the first million-selling gospel song, "Peace In The Valley."
1966 - Buck Owens topped the charts with "Waitin' In Your Welfare Line."
1971 - Glen Campbell's single "Dream Baby" charted.
1971 - Jan Howard became a member of The Grand Ole Opry.
1972 - Elvis recorded "Burnin' Love."
1973 - Kenny Rogers the First Edition's Reprise album "Greatest Hits" was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1975 - Tom T. Hall recorded "I Like Beer."
1975 - Billy Gray 1924-1975, age 50, Western Swing bandleader, singer, and guitarist died during heart surgery.
1989 - Buck Owens & Ringo Starr recorded "Act Naturally" at Abbey Road Studios, in London, England. Jerry Crutchfield and Jim Shaw produced the session, Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison wrote the song. Session personnel included: Buck Owens-vocals; Ringo Starr-vocals; Reggie Young-lead guitar; Terry Christofferson-rhythm guitar; Jim Shaw-piano; Doyle Curtsinger -bass; Jim McCarty-drums. The single was released by Capitol Records June 21, 1989, and topped out at #27.
1990 - k.d. Lang's Sire label album "Absolute Torch & Twang" was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1990 - Kenny Rogers' Reprise Album "Something Inside So Strong" was certified Gold by the RIAA.
1992 - Alabama's RCA album "Greatest Hits Volume II" was certified Gold by the RIAA.
2001 - ASV released "Johnny Bond & His Red River Valley Boys."
2001 - Delta Disc released the Bellamy Brothers album "The 25 Year Collection, Vol.1."
2001 - Columbia Records released John Anderson's album "Nobody's Got It All."
2006 - NSAI's 14th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival opened today in Nashville, and ran through April 1st.
2006 - Country Music Guitar Master Class was held at the Kennedy Center. A discussion of guitar playing and more with Marty Stuart, Kenny Vaughan, and Bill Lloyd. Several local guitarists performed in front of these talents and received critiques.
2007 - Jan Howard celebrated her 36th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
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