COUNTRY MUSIC CLASSICS
Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Thursday August 6th, 2015
Email: djdclassics@gmail.com
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
According to Alabama's record producer Harold Shedd - he never looked or
considered cheating, beer-drinking songs for the group's recording sessions -
but instead searched for positive songs with a positive message. And Shedd
commented that Alabama's 1982 number one "Close Enough To Perfect" was a perfect
example.
The song was written by Carl Chambers - who at the time - was the lead guitar
player for The Bellamy Brothers.
As the story goes - the idea for the song came along as Chambers' wife was
finding fault with some carpentry work he was doing inside the Bellamy Brothers
tour bus. And after a few of his wife's negative comments about his work - he
commented "It's close enough to perfect for me." The couple agreed that the
line was a good song idea so Carl wrote it down and wrote the song a couple of
weeks later.
Alabama's RCA Victor single "Close Enough To Perfect" came on the country charts
August 28th, 1982 and was at the top of the charts on October 30th
It was their 11th charted song and was on the charts 17 weeks.
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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.
For more information, visit BlueHighways TV's website at
www.bluehighwaystv.com - http://www.bluehighwaystv.com.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: I heard that Bill Anderson had retired from touring. Is that true?
A: Bill has not retired from touring and is scheduled for a fall tour in
Canada.
Q: The TV news mentioned Tanya Tucker doing something with a racetrack. Do you
have any details?
A: Tanya Tucker will join in Darlington Raceway's celebration of the early
1970's during its Labor Day weekend events. She will perform the National Anthem
for the Bojangles Southern 500 on September 6th - live on NBC.
Q: I heard the radio guys talking about an Everly Brothers park. What is that
all about?
A: The city of Knoxville, Tennessee is honoring the Everly Brothers - who got
their start in the music business while living in the city in the 1950's - by
naming a new park after them.
Q: I have heard that Alabama is back together. Is that true?
A: Alabama reunited to record a brand new album - "Southern Drawl" - to be
released in September and is their first completely new project since 2001.
Q: According to my son - the Glen Campbell farewell is available on DVD. Do
you have any information?
A: The documentary "Glen Campbell - - I'll Be Me" which documents his farewell
tour has been nominated for a Oscar and will be available on DVD on September
1st.
Q: I love Tammy Wynette's "Your Good Girl's Gonna Go Bad." My mom says some
other girl singer also had a hit with that song. Is that true?
A: Billie Jo Spears scored a number 13 hit on the song in 1981 after Tammys'
number 3 in 1967.
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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
1949
I'm Throwing Rice (At the Girl that I Love) - Eddy Arnold - Eddy Arnold
1957
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Elvis Presley
1965
The First Thing Ev'ry Morning (And the Last Thing Ev'ry Night) - Jimmy
Dean
1973
Lord, Mr. Ford - Jerry Reed
1981
Dixie on My Mind - Hank Williams, Jr.
1989
Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' like That - Dolly Parton
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IS THAT ALL THERE IS?
By: Jack Blanchard
I was rereading a very complimentary review of one of our records. The reviewer
said this: "It's one of the best songs Jack has written in his long career as a
songwriter." I read the write-up about a dozen times due apparently to a
self-esteem problem. Then I started to think "What's wrong? I should be happier
than this."
Digging through my cluttered ego,
I think I found the problem.
It was the phrase "his long career".
That's it? That was the career?
Somehow I've always thought of myself as an up-and-comer,
expecting to break into a career at any moment.
I didn't know I was actually having one...
a long one.
I guess any musician who gets through life
without resorting to a day job,
can call it a career.
How could I have had this alleged long career
when I still feel 27 years old inside?
It must be insecurity
when I take a compliment as an obituary.
Peggy Lee sang a famous song titled "Is That All There Is?".
I know the song is good,
but I always avoided listening to it.
When it comes on, I mentally cover my ears and sing Jingle Bells,
fake a coughing fit,
or just leave the room.
Some songs cut too close to the truths we don't want to hear.
I write sad songs about life and death,
so who am I to talk?
But if I'm in the later chapters of a long career,
where's my mansion?
My big bank account?
Misty and I were never Nashville insiders,
and we never got paid for most of our efforts,
but for some reason we still love our work,
and will never retire.
We're waiting for some excitement...
a tour...
the Big Break.
Retirement to me is like endless recess.
We have too much left to do.
We'd like to move to Cortland, New York.
It's beautiful country,
they have a Country Music Hall of Fame,
and there's an apple named after the town.
So why not?
Or maybe Tennessee or California, Australia or Buffalo.
Somewhere to see new or old things.
Have an adventure.
I know Misty and I have been doing this for a lot of years,
and yet it seems like one year.
We've had unbelievable fun,
and some real hell along the way.
The bad times made the good times taste better.
It's the contrasts.
We still want more.
We're addicted to life and music.
Jack Blanchard
http://jackandmisty.net
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TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
Compiled by Bill Morrison
Old Joe Clark "Manuel D. Clark" of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance born Erwin, TN
1922.
Herschel Sizemore, bluegrass mandolin/vocalist, born in Alabama 1935.
Myrna Lorrie, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, born in Canada 1940.
Mark DuFresne "Confederate Railroad," born Green Bay, WI 1953.
Lefty Frizzell headlined, as the Hollywood Bowl presented their first ever
country music concert 1955.
Marty Robbins released "Singing The Blues/I Can't Quit" 1956.
The Louvin Brothers recorded "Send Me The Pillow You Dream On" 1958.
Darrell Scott, award winning singer/songwriter/record label owner, born 1959.
Loretta's twin beauties, Patsy and Peggy Lynn, born Nashville, TN 1964.
Tom T. Hall's "Washed My Face In The Morning Dew," was his first chart single,
1967.
Lisa Stewart born Louisville, MS 1968.
The Kendalls' single "Heaven's Just A Sin Away," charted 1977.
Steel guitarist Billy Bowman died 1989.
Wynonna's debut album "Wynonna," reached the three million mark in sales 1993.
Charlie Daniels released his second gospel album "Steel Witness" 1996.
Edsel released "Time for Travelin': The Best of Joe Ely, Vol. 2" 1996.
Colleen Carroll Brooks, age 70, recording artist/regular on The Red Foley Ozark
Jubilee/
mother of Garth Brooks, died of throat cancer 1999.
Reba McEntire's single "Somebody" topped the charts 2004.
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VIEW FROM THE FRONT PORCH
By: Stan Hitchcock
In the words of the old Nursery Rhyme, "How Does Your Garden Grow?" Hopefully
with , "Beans and Squash and Maters and Oniions and Okra and Peppers and
Lettuce…and?" Well, I got to tell you that I was hoping for Maters as big as
basketballs this year…but the best I been able to do is a few the size of
softballs…and many the size of ping pong balls. Man, I remember my Mama's garden
at Pleasant Valley…huge ones just waiting for me to come out with a salt shaker
and eat one like an apple right off the vine. Whoeeee…they ain't nothing no
better than that. It was like eating dessert before the Main Meal. Yeah, well,
so much for old memories…I just cannot raise them like that today. I think maybe
we been picking the wrong plants in the Spring to put in the ground. My
daughter, Marilyn and her husband Richard, plant Heirlooms and they have better
results. So, maybe next year we'll try that. Could be we have Genetic Engineered
ourselves right out of the good stuff. One thing I will say is that I have been
able to keep up my "Summer Salad" fresh and good since I started it in July. We
eat out of it every day at some time and I just keep adding new stuff ever
couple of days. It is so good. That Apple Cider Vinegar keeps it so crisp and
good and it will stay that way til this Fall when it finally gives out. By then
I will be working on making my "Stans Hot Pepper Magic Potion" which is
Semi-World Famous (at least Sumner County-wide) and which keeps me going all
year long in good health and vitality. You cannot beat my Peppers and Vinegar
mixture as an Elixir of Whoopie Power…it will charge your batteries…curl your
hair…get rid of worms…cure hickups…stop the itch….heal athletes foot…and make
all your skies turn blue with little fluffy clouds and a cool breeze. Now I
cannot guarantee that last part, but that's what I believe anyhow, and they
ain't no use in changing now. Anyway, keep that "Summer Salad" going and learn
to put up your own Hot Peppers and see if it don't work for you. Yessir, blue
skies and little fluffy clouds....and a cool breeze for your fevered brow.
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:
But when they [the disciples] saw him [Jesus] walking on the lake, they thought
he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified.
Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
—Mark 6:49-50
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