tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post1462648700089026228..comments2024-03-26T23:59:24.053-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 12/13 & 12/14fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-77708380583506134792013-12-17T01:19:23.292-05:002013-12-17T01:19:23.292-05:00Byron, as you know, I was at the show Saturday nig...Byron, as you know, I was at the show Saturday night and Frampton was incredible. The place was electric when he was on stage. So glad I went down on the spur of the moment to see the show. Glad he sang his two biggest songs and kudos to Ricky Skaggs and his band for doing an awesome job in playing for Frampton. He did receive 3 standing ovations. What you kind of miss on the radio and can only see if your there in person was his work on the guitar visually. Awesome. BTW, I don't know if it was mentioned, but Frampton did play the second show after all and repeated the same songs and again got standing O's although by then I was on my way back to Indiana.mll06041965https://www.blogger.com/profile/11379756348553119265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-30845370487663020532013-12-16T14:45:22.168-05:002013-12-16T14:45:22.168-05:00Listening to WSM and as of about 1pm ET Ray was st...Listening to WSM and as of about 1pm ET Ray was still with us.<br /><br />Jim <br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-52598928411574469622013-12-16T13:49:11.163-05:002013-12-16T13:49:11.163-05:00Emmylou (with Rodney Crowelll) also dedicated &quo...Emmylou (with Rodney Crowelll) also dedicated "Invitation to the Blues" to Ray Price. Ollienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-62555369502316842342013-12-15T17:51:09.895-05:002013-12-15T17:51:09.895-05:00@David B - I am on FB with Ray Price's wife, J...@David B - I am on FB with Ray Price's wife, Janie - she & her son both have posted that while Ray is fading fast he is still alive & that Bill Mack will make the official announcement of Ray's passing when the time comes, which I would think would be before the end of tonight. I was raised on Ray's music. He will be leaving behind a major body of work that will go on forever. Many of these veteran country singers are timeless .... unless he won't be on the air, I am thinking Eddie Stubbs will have an entire evening this week celebrating & honoring the life & music of Ray Price. <br /><br />(Jeanene)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-71834257094838303712013-12-15T17:05:43.988-05:002013-12-15T17:05:43.988-05:00Just read that former Opry Member Ray Price has pa...Just read that former Opry Member Ray Price has passed away. What a class act he was. David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-16238987222361759102013-12-15T13:40:09.981-05:002013-12-15T13:40:09.981-05:00I listen on my phone and thought it was my connect...I listen on my phone and thought it was my connection problem with at&t when i never could get on to hear the 2nd show. I only tuned in for the first show. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995493208826585060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-55221888634622993562013-12-15T11:34:09.196-05:002013-12-15T11:34:09.196-05:00I was able to hear most of the first show before a...I was able to hear most of the first show before a Christmas party intervened. I didn't have streaming issues at all. I have a Mac--does that make a difference? We Mac users tend to know we are superior, but still ....<br /><br />Jean was funny, indeed, and for Jesse not only to be back but to do a classical number was terrific. Jimmy C. was in fine fettle, and I think Connie has been on a "Cincinnati, Ohio" kick lately. It was nice to hear that from Ricky. About that time, Ray Price's son posted that his father is, for lack of a better way to put it, sinking fast.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-76053996919670025992013-12-15T08:21:34.400-05:002013-12-15T08:21:34.400-05:00For those who listened last night, Peter Frampton ...For those who listened last night, Peter Frampton was nothing short of incredible. I think he received 3 standing ovations. As for the rest of the show, it again was one of the best. Ricky Skaggs made a couple of comments to Jean Shepard about her fall last week and Jean turned it into a joke, saying several people had requested that she sing, "Please Help Me I'm Falling." Jesse McReynolds made it back after missing his last couple of shows and he acknowledged that it felt good to be back. Jim Ed Brown and Connie Smith were both very good, as was Mindy Smith, who in my mind sounds a lot like Emmylou. And speaking of Emmylou, she had a busy day yesterday, as in addition to the Opry she was involved in the pet adoption day in Nashville, riding in the parade and then performing among other songs, "Detroit City" with Bobby Bare. <br /><br />I know a few others have commented on the WSM stream. Last night was again frustrating. I don't know who else had issues, but it seemed to reach the real problem stage right after Peter Frampton finished and when the Square Dancers were performing. The issues continued on with Ricky's final number and carried on from there. (Not to forget, but Ricky did dedicate his opening song to Ray Price.)<br />I listen on my tablet, but I have also had the issues on my I-Pod. You would think they could get this fixed. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-11141057266476497002013-12-14T09:05:58.937-05:002013-12-14T09:05:58.937-05:00Brad Paisley showed up Friday night to help Carrie...Brad Paisley showed up Friday night to help Carrie sing her son "Remind me."<br />Carrie helped Joe Diffie sing John Deere Green. Said she was a ten year old again.<br />Opry moments at their finest.<br />And, the crowd did their best to welcome Carrie back to her true home, the Grand Old 'Opry.<br />"Welcome back to Nashville, Carrie, we love you" (to steal a quote from Brad Paisley)<br />I LOVE the 'Opry.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-24141567334174801372013-12-14T09:05:39.613-05:002013-12-14T09:05:39.613-05:00For those who listened to the Friday Night Opry it...For those who listened to the Friday Night Opry it was a fantastic show. Listening on the web, it sounded like the crowd was loud and really into it. They recognized Joe Diffie for 20 years of Opry membership, with Pete Fisher doing the honors. Joe ended up being the only guest that segment. Ricky Skaggs did "Christmas Time's 'A Coming", as is usual for him in December and Vince Gill also closed with a Christmas number. In fact, all of the artists were great. <br /><br />That brings me to Carrie Underwood. She closed her portion of the show with "How Great Thou Art" and it was s stirring rendition of the gospel number, perhaps one of the best I have ever heard. Vince was right when he said that this was a special Opry moment and that it was a special night at the Opry. <br />Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-25416286507197624632013-12-13T21:42:43.937-05:002013-12-13T21:42:43.937-05:00Actually, Porter Wagoner did the honors.Actually, Porter Wagoner did the honors.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287831362702766918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-66541371511291491542013-12-13T21:41:23.746-05:002013-12-13T21:41:23.746-05:00Joe Diffie is a month late celebrating his 20th an...Joe Diffie is a month late celebrating his 20th anniversary as he joined the Opry on November 27, 1993. He was inducted by Porter Wagoner during the televised portion on TNN that night. <br /><br />Oh, and it would appear that Brad Paisley is the special unannounced guest at the Opry tonight. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-66625545849111091682013-12-13T20:14:04.693-05:002013-12-13T20:14:04.693-05:00It's Joe Diffie's 20th anniversary of bein...It's Joe Diffie's 20th anniversary of being an Opry member according to his Twitter. Did Tater induct him back in 1993??<br /><br />A.B. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-81442404900570637252013-12-13T16:54:18.385-05:002013-12-13T16:54:18.385-05:00Fred, Bismarck:
Gee, instead of Ricky and Peter F...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Gee, instead of Ricky and Peter Frampton, and Emmylou and Rodney Crowell, wouldn't it be nice to see and hear Ricky and Emmylou together again? (A thought inspired by my seasonal spinning of Emmylou's "Light of the Stable" album.) Of course, one can't rule out such a reasonable thing actually happening. Surprise us, please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-33380352278352765502013-12-13T16:20:21.763-05:002013-12-13T16:20:21.763-05:00It looks like Peter Frampton is only doing the 1st...It looks like Peter Frampton is only doing the 1st show on Saturday night. I guess the "rockers" are not used to doing 2 shows a night. Also, the slot is till open on Friday. There is some speculation that Jimmy Dickens might make an appearance since his 93th birthday is on the 19th. Will have to see about that one. I can't image just Joe Diffie as the only guest for that segment. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-61584039619823875602013-12-13T10:44:21.495-05:002013-12-13T10:44:21.495-05:00Fred, Ray Price's Facebook page included a mes...Fred, Ray Price's Facebook page included a message from him to his fans, about how he has had a great life and thanks them for everything--I hate to have to put it this way, but a very graceful exit.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-62731551373390392232013-12-12T19:14:55.873-05:002013-12-12T19:14:55.873-05:00FYI. Peter Frampton appeared on Ricky Skaggs'...FYI. Peter Frampton appeared on Ricky Skaggs's 2010 album, "Mosaic," and also performed with him last month when Ricky Skaggs was served as the 2013 Artist-in-Residence at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Ollienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-80220006930740154472013-12-12T18:00:52.830-05:002013-12-12T18:00:52.830-05:00Fred, Bismarck:
Just heard from my daughter, who ...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Just heard from my daughter, who used to be in radio, that Ray Price has begun hospice care for his pancreatic cancer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-89806613194290915472013-12-12T08:33:03.855-05:002013-12-12T08:33:03.855-05:00Carrie Underwood has been getting roasted by the c...Carrie Underwood has been getting roasted by the critics for her performance in the Sound of Music. <br />Apparently she's not as good an actress as Julie Andrews (Imagine that!) A great response by the 'Opry crowd will be just what she needs to pep her up. Go crazy, fans! This is OUR Carrie they're pickin' on, and she's faithful to the 'Opry. Now is the time for us to be faithful to her..<br />ps. the sound of the "new" WSM online is fantastic.Nat Hill IVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-61173468350055130872013-12-12T08:10:20.023-05:002013-12-12T08:10:20.023-05:00Fred, Bismarck:
Thank you, Michael and Barry; bet...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Thank you, Michael and Barry; between you, you fixed me up. Turns out I only had to follow directions and download the latest Adobe Flash Player -- which immediately gave me Wayon doing "Ain't Livin' Long." A little more company than I needed at 7 a.m., but I wasn't quibbling!<br /><br />Nice to have such knowledgeable backup! Thanks, fellows. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-66109483824103172292013-12-12T01:55:48.211-05:002013-12-12T01:55:48.211-05:00Fred: Chances are you just need to download the m...Fred: Chances are you just need to download the media player that WSM is using. A couple of years ago they changed their streaming service and they've probably upgraded again. The link that Michael provided should get you what you need.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287831362702766918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-32798601621185159082013-12-12T01:36:16.179-05:002013-12-12T01:36:16.179-05:00With Tater's bday next Thursday, I wonder if t...With Tater's bday next Thursday, I wonder if there will be any mention of it. I would love to think the John Conlee/Joe Diffie slot might have a little wiggle room, but I don't really see them bringing him out during an 8 o'clock segment. Cody is certainly aware of it, as he brought it up twice at the George Jones tribute. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-72355037189664770252013-12-11T23:39:38.239-05:002013-12-11T23:39:38.239-05:00Fred, I tried replying earlier and I think it didn...Fred, I tried replying earlier and I think it didn't go through. Anyway, put this in your browser: http://www.wsm650online.com/Radio-Player/. That may work.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-67482707725308505362013-12-11T18:07:57.217-05:002013-12-11T18:07:57.217-05:00Fred, Bismarck:
Thanks Byron. I'm looking for...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Thanks Byron. I'm looking forward to listening to Ricky and Emmylou this weekend, but I've developed a problem reaching WSM online. Maybe a knowledgeable fayfarer can help me out.<br /><br />This is how I've always done it:<br /><br />Go to opry.com, click on 'tune in.' This brings up a new page on which I scroll down and click on 'click here to listen to a live on-line stream.'<br /><br />Now this procedure, instead of giving me the live programming, brings up a third page, 'WSM Live Stream' ... on which nothing happens, no matter where I click. It seems to me they've changed the ball game ... or is the problem me?<br /><br />I've tried approaching the problem from the WSM website, but end up on the same deadend 'WSM Live Stream' page.<br /><br />Any help would surely be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com