COUNTRY MUSIC CLASSICS
Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Thursday July 23rd, 2015
Email: djdclassics@gmail.com
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
Dolly Parton was the first recording artist to earn number one status - twice -
with the very same song.
Her original version of "I Will Always Love You" came on the country music
charts April 6th, 1974 and became her 35th charted song and her 3rd number one.
The RCA Victor single was on the charts for 15 weeks.
Dolly re-recorded the song for the movie "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas."
This second single made the country charts July 31st, 1982 and was in the number
one slot on October 16th. The re-recorded version was on the charts for 19
weeks.
And Dolly recorded "I Will Always Love You" a third time in 1995 - as a duet
with Vince Gill. Their duo effort peaked at number 15 - was on the charts for
20 weeks and also became the CMA's Vocal Event Of The Year" from the "Something
Special" album.
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BlueHighways TV launches on DISH
BlueHighways TV is now available on DISH Channel 73 to all DISH customers.
Popular shows on BlueHighways TV include:
* Dry Creek – Award winning classic western set in historic Florida. Tackles
modern problems while highlighting timeless lessons.
* Heart to Heart Classic – Singer/songwriters talk about and play music that
shaped their lives.
* The Music Row Show – Artists and songwriters offer personal stories of "making
it big" in Nashville.
* WoodSongs - The best in acoustic roots music from the television version of
the live audience radio show.
* Reno's Old Time Music Festival – Classic Bluegrass performances at their
finest.
* Kelly's Country Junction - Special guests join host Kelly Lee James for music
and humor.
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BlueHighways TV website, Facebook and Twitter pages will offer the complete
network schedule along with special show offerings and details.
About BlueHighways TV TM
BlueHighways TV is an independent multi-platform network, delivered in both
standard and high definition, which grew out of the great interest that
audiences have in exploring the folklore, music, traditions, destinations and
artistry of America. Conceived and created by Network Creative Group, LLC,
BlueHighways TV captures that welcoming, down-home spirit that Americans are
known for, delivered with a fresh and sincere voice. For more information,
visit BlueHighways TV's website at www.bluehighwaystv.com - http://www.bluehighwaystv.com.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Do you know anything about an Oak Ridge Boy Telly Award? I heard about it
on the radio.
A: The Oaks received the 2015 Telly Award in recognition of their one hour
"Salute To Christmas," a salute to The American Legion.
Q: I don't care for his hairdo - but Lyle Lovett is one of my favorite
singers. I have heard that he is part of a big blowout in New York City. Do you
have any information?
A: Lyle Lovett and Rodney Crowell are set to perform at the August 7th - 9th
New York AmericanaFest at Lincoln Center.
Q: The radio guys said that Alison Krauss is recording with Kenny Rogers. Do
you have details?
A: Alison Krauss is a guest on Kenny Rogers first new Christmas album in 17
years - to be titled "Once Again It's Christmas."
Q: According to my daughter, Faron Young did the Bill ANdersn song "Mama Sang
A Song" during a concert years ago. Did he ever record that song?
A: Faron Young's version of "Mama Sang A Song" is in his 1964 "Story Songs For
Country Folks" album.
Q: I love the Statler Brothers record of "Oh Baby Mine - I get So Lonely." My
dad says that song was a hit record for another group years before The Statlers.
Is that true?
A: Johnny and Jack scored a number one with the song in 1954. The Statler
Brothers version peaked at number two in 1983.
Q: I still have a 45 rpm copy of Jerry Reed's "Remembering," that I bought in
the late 60's. My sister-in-law says she bought the record when it was his
latest in 1976. Did Reed have two records of that song?
A: Jerry Reed's original recording of "Remembering" made it to number 14 in
1968. He re-recorded the song in 1976 and that version topped out at number 57.
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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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NUMBER ONES ON THIS DATE
1948
Bouquet of Roses - Eddy Arnold
1956
I Walk the Line - Johnny Cash
1964
Dang Me - Roger Miller
1972
It's Gonna Take a Little Bit Longer - Charley Pride
1980
True Love Ways - Mickey Gilley
1988
Set 'Em Up Joe - Vern Gosdin
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MARIE AND BOBBY.
By: Jack Blanchard
Marie and Bobby are two of the best people we know.
They are old and close friends, like family.
Musicians in their fifties,
they were coming home from a job
when they were involved in an auto accident, and injured.
During their recovery they got hooked on pain pills.
These are not dopers.
They are wholesome people, who play fine music,
and always keep a nice home.
She speaks six languages.
They got a doctor who had a waiting room full of people at all times,
coming from miles around and waiting 5 or 6 hours.
They were waiting for the pills he was so liberal with.
Then they went on tour and had doctors all over the country.
They lost their home, their health,
and got old before our eyes.
They also went into deep depression.
I got a phone call late one night from Bobby.
He said that he and Marie were sitting in their car,
in the closed garage, with the motor running.
They'd had it!
They wanted me to explain to their kids,
who were grown and had families of their own,
that this was their only way out.
They didn't want to be any further burden.
That was the reason for the call.
Or maybe it was a call for help.
They lived 70 or 80 miles from us,
so I couldn't get there in time to do anything,
and I couldn't reason with him, so I tried this:
I told him that if I didn't get a phone call from him
every ten minutes for the rest of the night, I would call 911.
It made him mad.
He pleaded and cursed, but it worked.
They stayed alive and got off the drugs.
Jack Blanchard
http://jackandmisty.net
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
Compiled by Bill Morrison
Eva Overstake of "The Three Little Maids" born Decatur, IL 1918.
Paul Rice, of "The Rice Brothers" born Gainesville, GA 1919.
Ralph Peer of Victor Records, was interviewed by a reporter from the Bristol
Herald Courier, about the reason Peer came to Bristol in 1927. The historic
Bristol recording sessions would begin two days later.
Johnny Darrell, born "Eddie Rae White" Hopewell, AL 1940.
Tony Joe White born Oak Grove, LA 1943.
The Gene Autry Show debuted on CBS-TV 1950, and ran through August 7, 1956.
Marty Robbins released "Not So Long Ago/I Hope You Learn A Lot" 1963.
Columbia Records released Marty Robbins' "Old Red/Matilda" 1965.
Allison Krauss, born Decatur, IL 1971. Joined the Grand Ole Opry on July 3rd,
1993. IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 1991 & 1995. IBMA Female Vocalist of the
Year in 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995.
Shannon Brown, recording artist, born 1973.
Alabama debuts on the charts with "I Want To Be With You Tonight" 1977.
The Oak Ridge Boy's "Fancy Free" album certified gold 1981.
"Pancho and Lefty" went to #1 for Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard 1983.
David Ball's single "Thinkin' Problem" debuted on Billboard's Top 40 Chart 1994.
Liberty Records released Suzy Bogguss's "Give Me Some Wheels" 1996.
Audium released Charlie Daniels' album "Redneck Fiddlin' Man" 2002.
Courtesy Bill Morrison:
<http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html>
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VIEW FROM THE FRONT PORCH
By: Stan Hitchcock
As I look upon Your Wonders Lord, of a new day being born, the rising Sun
painting a light Pink across the tops of the Sycamores along the creek, and the
Mountains behind them, I wonder, how could anyone not believe in a God of
Creation? As the birds start their morning chorus, the jackass up the road at a
neighbors farm braying along with the bird chorus...and then in a sudden
silence...a lone Mourning Dove adds its plaintive coo. The best Movie Director
in the World could not arrange such a display of beauty and sound. The best
songwriters could not quite capture it all, the finest Artist could not paint it
in the true form...for it is only You Lord, that chooses that special Sunrise
color, that teaches the birds to sing, and even the Ass to bray. The animals,
more than humans, seem to understand the significance of first light of a new
day. They sing, they call in their special ways, they leap with joy in the grass
and at the edge of the woods, as if to proclaim, "the night is done, a new day
is here!" I guess that is why I arise to early of a morning, I want to
experience that same joy and awe as the Eastern sky begins to lighten. I believe
you cannot watch a Sunrise without feeling the sense of true Thankfulness.
Another day, another page of life to turn, another blank canvas to paint...so I
join the birds and animals to proclaim, Thank You Lord..for it is a Gift and I
intend to use it well.
Stan Hitchcock
www.hitchcockcountry.com -
http://www.hitchcockcountry.com
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DON'T FORGET: BlueHighways TV is now on DISH Network – Channel 73
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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with
humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to
the humble."
—1 Peter 5:5
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