(Mailing list information, including unsubscription instructions, is located at the end of this message.)
__
COUNTRY MUSIC CLASSICS
Doug Davis
Owner/Publisher/Manager/Editor/
Writer/Gopher/Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Tuesday June 18th, 2013
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.countrymusicclassics.com
STORY BEHIND THE SONG
A lot of singers give credit to the songwriter--the arranger or record producer - for the success of various recordings.
And according to Willie Nelson - his 1978 number one, "Blue Skies," was of those records.
The single was released from his "Stardust" album - which Willie credits arranger Booker T. Jones in making the album possible.
Willie commented, "I knew I needed help in doing that album because all those songs were complicated - with lots of chords. But the recording was easy with Booker's written arrangements."
The entire album was recorded in Emmylou Harris' Hollywood Hills home with Brian Ahern's Enactron truck.
"Blue Skies" was the second number one single released from the "Stardust" album and was written by pop music icon Irving Berlin.
"Blue Skies" came on the country music charts on July 15th, 1978 and was at the top of the charts on September 2nd.
The Columbia was Willie's 47th charted song and was on the charts for 13 weeks.
^^^^^^^^^^
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: I keep hearing about George Strait retiring from the road. When is that supposed to be?
A: Strait has said that his final tour will extend thru 2014 and he recently performed his final show for this year in San Antonio, Texas.
Q: I have heard that a Johnny Cash Museum was opening in Nashville and the heard that it was not opening. Do you have any information?
A: The Johnny Cash Museum is now open in downtown Nashville.
Q: The radio folks were talking about Crystal Gayle and The Silver Dollar Saloon. Do you have any information?
A: Crystal Gaye recently host the 30th Annual YWCA Celebrity Auction at The Silver Dollar Saloon in Nashville. Proceeds will help the YWCA provide counseling to women and children who have escaped abuse homes.
Q: The TV News mentioned a "Dukes Of Hazzard" concert in Nashville. Do you know where and when?
A: Members of the 1980's TV series "The Dukes Of Hazzard" signed autographs and played a show for fans a few days ago at The Nashville Palace.
Q: Have you ever heard of a Johnny Paycheck about "If I'm Gonna Sink?" My brother insists it was on the radio years ago.
A: "If I'm Gonna Sink" was a number 73 hit for Paycheck in 1968.
Q: An old songs by The Browns - "Then I'll Stop Loving You" is one of my favorites. My dad says that song was on the radio by another singer years before the Browns' version. Is that true and if so - do you know e name of the singer?
A: "Then I'll Stop Loving You" was a number 15 hit for Jim Reeves in 1954 before scoring a number 12 for The Browns in 1964.
^^^^^^^^
Your comments, suggestions, gripes, etc. concerning this newsletter---are welcome. Email to: Classics@countrymusicclassics.com
^^^^^^^^^^
NUMBER ONE ON THIS DATE:
1945
At Mail Call Today - Gene Autry
1953
Take These Chains from My Heart - Hank Williams
1961
Hello Walls - Faron Young
1969
Running Bear - Sonny James
1977
Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love) - Waylon Jennings
1985
Country Boy - Ricky Skaggs
^^^^^^^^^
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
^^^^^^^^^^
A NOTE FROM HURRICANE CHARLEY.
By: Jack Blanchard
I wrote this just after we went through a major hurricane.
"It has been a pretty tense 24 hours here in Central Florida.
Charley was a category 4 hurricane and had its eye on us,
so we threw each other into huge waterproof garbage bags,
along with our most prized trash,
and checked into the Bates Motel around the corner.
"We watched the storm reports and ate junk food
right up until it was getting ready to hit us.
Then the power went off,
along with the TV, A/C, and our sense of decorum.
"The wind was howling,
and electrical transformers exploded all around.
"We had bought a little battery-operated television,
but we couldn't get any batteries,
so we stared at the portable radio, by candlelight.
It got hot in there fast.
"On the radio they said that Charley was tearing up our town
but we didn't look out the window.
Things were banging on it.
We later found out they were shingles and parts of trees.
"About an hour later the worst was over.
We tried to call our neighbors
but the motel phones weren't working,
and our cell phone battery was low.
We wondered if we had a home to go back to.
"We stood in the open motel room door
with our arms around each other
and watched the last feeder bands blow things around."
Jack Blanchard
www.jackandmisty.net
www.cdbaby.com/cd/jackmisty
www.youtube.com/jackandmisty
Mastering & restoration studio: 407 330 1611.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
TODAY IN COUNTRY MUSIC HISTORY
compiled by Bill Morrison
Slim Newman, of "The Georgia Crackers" born Cochran, GA 1910.
Dick Foran, singer/actor, born 1910.
A.P. Carter, age 23, married Sara Dougherty, age 16, in 1915. Both were elected to the CMHF, along with Maybelle, in 1970.
Zeke Turner of "Zeb and Zeke Turner" born Lynchburg, VA 1923.
Bill Morrison, TNT Recording artist, born Mattoon, IL 1940. Inducted Rockabilly Hall of Fame 7/1/2003.
Hank Williams made his second appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, this time on the NBC network portion of the show, in 1949.
Marty Haggard, singer/guitarist, son of Merle Haggard, born Bakersfield, CA 1958.
Marty Robbins released "The Last Time I Saw My Heart/She Was Only Seventeen" 1958.
Eddy Arnold's single "The Last Word In Lonesome Is Me" debuted on the charts 1966.
Henry Maddox, age 46, of "Maddox Brothers & Rose" died 1974.
Paul Howard, age 75, died Little Rock, AR 1984. Member Grand Ole Opry.
Cecil Campbell steel guitar/banjo died 1989.
Davis Daniel released his third album "I Know a Place" on A&M Records 1996.
RCA released "The Essential Chet Atkins" 1996.
The L.A. Times reported, the following country music stars, were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1998: Reba McEntire, Charlie Pride, Freddy Fender, Alabama and Patsy Cline.
Exile released their album "All the No. 1 Hits" 2002.
Lonestar debuted on daytime TV as they made a guest appearance on Days Of Our Lives 2004.
Ray Charles, buried in Inglewood Park cemetery in California 2004.
Courtesy Bill Morrison: http://www.talentondisplay.com/countrycalMAR.html
^^^^^^^^^^
Hank Williams Jr. and Blaster Records will distribute Williams' latest music project "Old School New Rules" among participating NAPA Auto Parts locations starting in June.
"This is the first time music is going to be available at NAPA Auto Parts stores," says country music icon Hank Williams Jr. "NAPA customers are my fans. I am glad that my CD's are going to be sold there and right next to the Blaster products."
In celebration of this 'first-time' offering at NAPA Auto Parts, Hank Williams Jr. joined Blaster Corporation executives at the recent NAPA/Balkamp buyers convention in Indianapolis.
"We look forward to introducing Hank's music to the NAPA customers as well as displaying our latest products in the stacker promotion," said Tom Porter, CEO.
Never one to stay silent for long, Hank Williams Jr., hits the road this summer on select exclusive dates.
2013 Hank Williams Jr. Tour Schedule
(check website for updates and additional dates)
06/21 Alpharetta, GA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
06/28 Detroit, MI - The Fox Theatre
06/29 Kettering, OH - Fraze Pavilion
07/12 Pensacola, FL - Pensacola Civic Center
07/13 Orlando, FL - UCF Arena
07/19 Atlantic City, NJ - Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre
07/20 Fredericksburg, VA - Job.com Pavilion
07/26 Southhaven, MS - Snowden Gove Park
07/27 Guthrie Center, IA - Guthrie's River Ruckus
08/17 Tower, MN - Fortune Bay Resort Casino
08/24 Beaumont, TX - Lamar University
08/31 Portsmouth, VA - Ntelos Wireless Pavilion
09/01 Cherokee, NC - Harrah's Cherokee
09/06 Concho, OK - Lucky Star Casino
09/07 Newkirk, OK - First Council Casino
09/13 Bossier City, LA - Horseshoe Casino & Hotel
09/14 Biloxi, MS - IP Casino Resort and Spa
For more information, please visit www.hankjr.com
^^^^^^^^^^
If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE from this newsletter, send a blank email to countrymusicclassics-off@milepost1.com
^^^^^^^^^^
--
The following information is a reminder of your current mailing
list subscription:
You are subscribed to the following list:
Country Musicclassics
using the following email:
thegblogindy@gmail.com
You may unsubscribe from this list at any time by
visiting the following URL:
http://countrymusicclassics.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/u/cmclassics/thegblogindy/gmail.com/
If the above URL is inoperable, make sure that you have copied the
entire address. Some mail readers will wrap a long URL and thus break
this automatic unsubscribe mechanism.
You may also change your subscription by visiting this list's main screen:
http://countrymusicclassics.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/list/cmclassics
If you're still having trouble, please contact the list owner at:
<mailto:classics@countrymusicclassics.com>
The following physical address is associated with this mailing list:
Pleasant Groove Rd., Texarkana, USA.
Mailing List Powered by Dada Mail
http://countrymusicclassics.com/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/what_is_dada_mail/=
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment