tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post2907152032362487344..comments2024-03-28T21:22:49.157-04:00Comments on Fayfare's Opry Blog: Grand Ole Opry 8/28 & 8/29fayfarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00173166778978335059noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-66717152584749213582015-08-30T21:38:22.934-04:002015-08-30T21:38:22.934-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Yes; and as I recall, Roy had a k...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Yes; and as I recall, Roy had a kind of compound at his suburban or rural home where the Smokey Mt. Boys, who were on salary, lived and did yard and household work when they weren't making music.<br /><br />As for the gym outfit, we know Roy from a young man overcompensated for his small stature by being a tough guy who could certainly take care of himself. (He bragged that, in his western movies, he did his own fight scenes, needing no stand-ins.) In fact, if it hadn't been for that sunstroke that sidelined him for a summer and made him take up the fiddle, he might have been nothing but a drinker and brawler.<br /><br />I think Roy is a perfect example of someone of whom the Lord (or somebody) said: By God, I'm going to lift this guy up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-81182597233129292132015-08-30T10:49:55.580-04:002015-08-30T10:49:55.580-04:00Funny thing about the quote from Mr. Acuff: You Tu...Funny thing about the quote from Mr. Acuff: You Tube used to have a video posted by Roy Husky, Jr., of silent footage of a party at Mr. Acuff's house in the late 1950s. It was interesting to watch--Cousin Jody looking like a regular guy, for example, and how many of them were puffing away on cigarettes. Not to mention that Mr. Acuff was wearing what looked like a gym outfit, and we were reminded that even in his fifties, he was in tremendous shape.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-38166464542994949932015-08-30T07:53:04.488-04:002015-08-30T07:53:04.488-04:00Fred, Bismarck:
Excellent point by Jim, above, in...Fred, Bismarck:<br /><br />Excellent point by Jim, above, in his last paragraph, on the decline (or demise) of the package show and its impact on hosting. When do these people ever see each other anymore?<br /><br />Also, the bigger they are, the less they come around the Opry. Little wonder the old camaraderie is gone.<br /><br />That said: I also remember Roy Acuff saying once, in a print interview, that the fans' notion of one big happy family in Nashville was an exaggeration. To paraphrase: "The fans think all we do is hang out at each another's houses. But, when you finally get off the road, that's the last thing you want to do. You want a little time to yourself to get rested up and spend time with your family." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-78708993837968059092015-08-29T23:04:53.928-04:002015-08-29T23:04:53.928-04:00Just wanted to comment in regards to the Whites. M...Just wanted to comment in regards to the Whites. My wife and I have had the privilege of getting to know Buck, Sharon, And Cheryl quite well over the last 15 years or so and I can assure you, when Sharon makes mention of their movie role and being "movie stars", she is making a joke. She is poking fun at herself and her family.<br /><br />The Whites are actually some of the most humble, down to earth folks we have ever had the honor of calling true friends. Every time we see them, they always have a big hug for us and treat us like family. They are the real deal.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74263393980753558002015-08-29T19:28:39.405-04:002015-08-29T19:28:39.405-04:00actually, it was the 8/22/14 show; last night was ...actually, it was the 8/22/14 show; last night was 8/28/15. will try to listen again tonight to see which show is aired; really wanted to hear Mel Tillis, Jesse McReynolds, and Steve Wariner Friday nightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74700645638645760802015-08-29T18:35:53.491-04:002015-08-29T18:35:53.491-04:00Wow. Thanks for clarifying it. Interesting that th...Wow. Thanks for clarifying it. Interesting that they played an Opry show from this weekend a year ago. Someone really goofed that one up. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-12299115158718075752015-08-29T11:40:20.209-04:002015-08-29T11:40:20.209-04:00it was the actual Opry show (looked up your info a...it was the actual Opry show (looked up your info and found it was from last year August 22d); played at the regular time and XM had the regular "you are listening to the Grand Ole Opry on XM Willies. . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-39047555104678243202015-08-29T08:54:20.878-04:002015-08-29T08:54:20.878-04:00Not sure about that one as I did not listen to the...Not sure about that one as I did not listen to the replay. Was it a commercial promoting the show or were they playing an actual Opry show and using an old tape?Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-74588826235856181272015-08-28T23:40:26.881-04:002015-08-28T23:40:26.881-04:00we were on XM Willies's Roadhousewe were on XM Willies's RoadhouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-48598166796499474132015-08-28T21:21:19.044-04:002015-08-28T21:21:19.044-04:00OMGosh - what is going on - tonight's "Op...OMGosh - what is going on - tonight's "Opry" is Jim Ed Brown ????????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-87236182208613298272015-08-28T13:06:46.373-04:002015-08-28T13:06:46.373-04:00Let me begin my comments about Jeannie Seely as ho...Let me begin my comments about Jeannie Seely as host by saying that I enjoy hearing her sing ballads and shuffles very much and I have met her a few times and she was always very nice. I have also occasionally received notes from her after sending out my original artwork Christmas cards. I also appreciate her remembering some of the members who have passed on through the songs she sings.<br /><br />Two songs that she performs that I really could do without is Ode to Billy Joe, never liked that when Bobby Gentry had it out, and I always found Rock-a-bye Boogie annoying. I will say that when Skeeter did it it kind of fit her light hearted free and easy personality though.<br /><br />As for Jeannie hosting, yes, she has got to where she talks more than I would prefer and I believe some of it is an effort to try and fit in and associate with the younger acts appearing so often anymore. Once in a while Jeannie tells a joke that I like but I'd much rather hear her sing! Maybe if the Opry had more actual comedians on the show we wouldn't hear so many lower caliber jokes from some of the artist! <br /><br />Funny we are having this discussion. One of the things I loved so much about Roy Acuff's portion was his conversations with the artist. Sometimes he would talk for several minutes and didn't really care. If he got in a bind on time he'd just forego is last song and have Dan or Howdy play them out. A good example of his long conversations is the reference we made last week about June Webb. The night she was on I bet he talked with her a good five to eight minutes all together. Now I am agreeing that Jeannie and Sharon talk too much! Guess it depends on the occasion and the people.<br /><br />These days, now that Jim Ed is gone, Bill Anderson is about the only veteran that handles hosting really well. Maybe he's the best of any of them. His radio, journal and TV experience shine through when he is hosting and he is usually very knowledgeable about most of the people he introduces or at least handles is lack thereof very professionally.<br /><br />That's another part of the Opry that is fading away. I would say that the days of the big package show and personal radio spots might have had something to do with Roy, ET, Monroe, Snow, Lester and all the others, being great hosts. I don't think there is any activity today that would groom any of our youngsters for being hosts. It's an "all about me" society we are living in for the most part and much of the comradery is gone that would have come across on stage and made hosting a fun and easier job.<br /><br />Jim<br />Knightsville, INAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-36640343718250745372015-08-28T11:36:38.255-04:002015-08-28T11:36:38.255-04:00Hosting on the Opry has always interested me (I do...Hosting on the Opry has always interested me (I don't mean that I plan to host a segment!). I remember when TNN telecasts started, Porter, Bill, and Jim Ed got some extra shots because they had the most TV experience. Bill Monroe's approach to hosting was the old one--he let the announcers say more. One night, he cued the commercial on TV by just nodding toward Hairl Hensley! My favorite was the night then-Vice President George Bush visited and Mr. Acuff decided to change the order of the show, and later explained that since it was his segment, he could do that.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-2800976175495399862015-08-28T08:38:00.091-04:002015-08-28T08:38:00.091-04:00Just a couple of thoughts on hosting at the Opry. ...Just a couple of thoughts on hosting at the Opry. I always enjoyed the Hall of Famers from years ago such as Roy Acuff, Hank Snow, Bill Monroe and Grandpa Jones. They all had a unique style about them. What I always liked about Hank was that he did his introductions from the announcers stand, leaving the stage wide open for whoever he was introducing. It should also be noted that while Marty Robbins hosted the 11:30 segment, he very rarely introduced any of the guests. After his opening song, he generally went backstage and did not come back out until his final numbers. The staff announcers handled the guests. <br /><br />I really enjoy Larry Gatlin and Riders In The Sky. They both do great jobs handling the segments and the introductions. Of course, Vince, Ricky and Marty Stuart all are great also. Connie Smith has greatly improved and Mike Snider is fine as long as he sticks to the cue cards, which does not always happen. <br /><br />The two I have issues with are Jeannie Seely and The Whites. Jeannie used to be pretty good, but like the other comment, I think she goes on way to long some times, with the same comments or jokes each week. I don't know what it is but I just prefer others. As far as The Whites, specifically Sharon, I want to tell her that her movie role was about 20 years ago and no, they are not movie stars. The Whites are very nice people and I have met Buck and Sharon over the years. But....I just don't know. Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-26621318714286386532015-08-28T01:05:56.799-04:002015-08-28T01:05:56.799-04:00Marty was a fine gentleman. My girl and I ran into...Marty was a fine gentleman. My girl and I ran into him and his band members in an obscure restaurant in Saginaw, Michigan after a concert there in 1963. Marty talked to us, thanked us and signed autographs although he and the band really wanted privacy after a great show. Our contact was a very quick one, respecting their privacy, but Marty was wonderful to us. Dashmann - Flushing , MichiganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-1380033435829852832015-08-27T21:06:01.099-04:002015-08-27T21:06:01.099-04:00Marty Robbins!!!!! My all-time favorite singer al...Marty Robbins!!!!! My all-time favorite singer along with Ernest Tubb!!!! My grandmother is a big Marty Robbins and Eddy Arnold fan, but she always talks about the great concerts that she saw that Marty Robbins gave. She also has told me hoe generous he was with his fans, always taking time to sign autographs and to thank them for supporting him. My favorite Marty Robbins song would be "Return to Me" or any other that uses the trumpet to bring in the mariachi influence, and southwest feeling. I also liek how he used hawaiian influence in his music..... what can i say I listen to his CD´s often, and sure do miss him........ Ohhhhh and when I went back to the Opry in 2009, I made sure I got pics of all his nudie suits, as I am huge fan of rhinestone suits!!!!!Nittannee73https://www.blogger.com/profile/08977684960717941053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-65499706142961160872015-08-27T17:43:09.788-04:002015-08-27T17:43:09.788-04:00Most of my memories growing up (1980's, 1990&#...Most of my memories growing up (1980's, 1990's) of "hosts" were the Hall of Famers; Roy Acuff, Little Jimmy, Grandpa Jones, Hank Snow, Bill Monroe, etc..a few that were not, Porter Wagoner (at the time), Bill Anderson (at the time), Johnny Russell (who to me was a host out of this world) and I'm certain others if I thought about it longer. To me it's always special if you can get a Hall of Famer to host. Realistically that's almost impossible today, As most of the Hall of Famers that are Opry members are not "Roy's" and "Grandpa's" and "Snow's". You never know when they will be there. <br />Bill Anderson should always host. Vince Gill should as well. Future Hall of Famers, Marty Stuart, Ricky Skaggs and Larry Gatlin all do great jobs. <br />Of the female members I think Jeannie Seely does as good or better than Hall of Famers Connie Smith and Jean Shepard (when she was able). Sharon White does a great job I think. Then there are the Riders In The Sky, Mike Snider and John Conlee that all do great jobs. <br />A gripe of mine is Barbara Mandrell. Yes, she may be retired from preforming (singing), but she is still very active in the music business. She could be a excellent host from time to time. I think the audience would respect her wishes of not wanting to sing, and she could just introduce the acts. Others could do this as well, Tom T. Hall, Ricky Van Shelton and maybe even Jeanne Pruett. None of which or likely to happen. David Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236512891823165117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-54988452375681549032015-08-27T17:41:29.964-04:002015-08-27T17:41:29.964-04:00Thank you!!!! Thank you!!!! Byronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610237116677181633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344993590139159352.post-23126750401691730512015-08-27T10:23:46.507-04:002015-08-27T10:23:46.507-04:00we used to joke that Jeannie Seely was my husband&...we used to joke that Jeannie Seely was my husband's "girlfriend" - he always took 5x more pix of her than anyone else - now even he can't stand her hosting (and we hate when she does Ode to Billy Joe - it just drones on forever. . . .) - have previously commented that she talks way too much, says way too much about people she does not know, and talks about her self way too much - in other words, we are no longer impressed with her hostingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com